Monday, November 5, 2007

Experiments with Macro Photography

Experiments with macro photography with my new camera

Close-up of a gladiolus flowerClose-up of a gladiolus flower
HibiscusHibiscus
Close-up
LimeLimes
Holy BasilHoly Basil
Close up of a lemon floretClose up of a lemon floret

Thursday, October 18, 2007

Pujas 2007

Bijoya
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Pujas 2007Sindur khela over . . .

Meandering through North Calcutta's narrow streets, the bisorjon procession makes its way towards the Ganges.Meandering through North Calcutta's narrow streets, the bisorjon procession makes its way towards the Ganges.


Bijoya at my grandmother's house will not start till they return after the immersionBijoya at my grandmother's house will not start till they return after the immersion

Another procession.. this time in New Alipore...


Central Avenue at 8.30 PM on Dashami night.


Red Road at 3.00 PM.


A pandal in North Calcutta. This time eco-friendly pavilions are in. Some Pujo watchers see a move away from bling to an emphasis on artistry and authenticity.


Close up of one of the statues made of eco-friendly jute in a pandal in North CalcuttaClose up of one of the statues made of eco-friendly jute in a pandal in North Calcutta

Some more pictures . . .

Dhunuchi Nach - New Alipore Association PujoDhunuchi Nach - New Alipore Association Pujo


Dhunuchi Naach on Astami eveningDhunuchi Naach on Astami evening

Sandhi PujoSandhi Pujo

Pujas 2007
TV Networks hard at work covering the Puja Celebrations... this one inside Avishikta Housing Complex on EM Bypass
TV Networks hard at work covering the Puja Celebrations... this one inside Avishikta Housing Complex on EM Bypass

The mandatory CPIM stall in Chetla. They are even catering to children...The mandatory CPIM stall in Chetla. They are even catering to children...


Some pictures from the New Alipore Association Puja from yesterday evening.
Pujas 2007

Pujas 2007
Pujas 2007Click on the pictures to see the larger images

Monday, October 15, 2007

Durga Puja in Kolkata

Happy Pujas to everyone . . .

Durga Puja in New Alipore in 2006




Sandhi Puja in progress

Saturday, September 22, 2007

Interesting pictures

A set of interesting pictures. . . .

Bangkok Airport... 6.15 AM. Even at this hour, you can still see Indians hovering around the duty-free booze countersBangkok Airport... 6.15 AM. Even at this hour, you can still see Indians hovering around the duty-free booze counters

KL, Malaysia, June 2007.Another advertisement media . . .
KL, Malaysia, June 2007.
May be after outdoors, will be the next big thing in India...

These characters were to guard the visiting dignitary (possibly Condi Rice) at the Forbidden City in Beijing. September 2006 The decisive moment!


These characters were to guard the visiting dignitary (possibly Condi Rice) at the Forbidden City in Beijing. September 2006

An afternoon meeting . . .perhaps Interestingly, the lady was trying to shield her face from the camera. The man looked on unperturbed. Shot from a taxi. Beijing, September 2006An afternoon meeting . . .perhaps
Interestingly, the lady was trying to shield her face from the camera. The man looked on unperturbed.
Shot from a taxi. Beijing, September 2006


Deer Park, near Shantiniketan, July 2004Too close . . .Literally inches away from the deer.
Deer Park, near Shantiniketan, July 2004

Sunday, September 16, 2007

Some new pictures of Jeanie

Some new pictures of Jeanie . . .
Some new pictures of JeanieWell, it could be her first proper portrait . . . at last looking like a dignified lab

That's even better... with the new Fuji Finepix S5700 camera at 10x zoomThat's even better... with the new Fuji Finepix S5700 camera at 10x zoom



Up close and personal . . .


Friday, August 10, 2007

Ships, March 2005

Haldia Port, March 2005

LPG Tanker . . . the all important red lifeboat seems to stand out against the white superstructureLPG Tanker . . . the all important red lifeboat seems to stand out against the white superstructure

The tanker at duskThe tanker at dusk

Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Singapore and Malaysia, August 2005

Singapore, August 2005

A classic Mamiya RB67 gathering dust at a Photographer's studio. The photographer has shifted from his core competence and gets his customers high priority Malaysian Visas. He is incidentally just across the street from the Malaysian Embassy in Singapore.A classic Mamiya RB67 gathering dust at a Photographer's studio.
The photographer has shifted from his core competence and gets his customers high priority Malaysian Visas. He is incidentally just across the street from the Malaysian Embassy in Singapore.

Singapore Skyline from the front of the new parliament buildingSingapore Skyline from the front of the new parliament building

Stamford Raffles . . . against the Singapore skylineStamford Raffles . . . against the Singapore skyline

Peninsula Shopping Center, Singapore"S.E.X. and the City" sells even in strict Singapore

The Adelphi . . . the audiophile mecca in Singapore The Adelphi . . . the audiophile mecca in Singapore

The Singapore  High Court decked up for the independence day celebrationsThe High Court decked up for the independence day celebrations

Street Signs, SingaporeThe signs explains it . . .

China Town, SingaporeChina Town at Night

China Town, SingaporeAnother view of China Town

 A herb tea stall in Chinatown, SingaporeTea anyone? A herb tea stall in Chinatown

The only church in central KL The only church in central KL

KL Skyline.. the twin towers are hidden behind the OCBC Bank building
KL Skyline.. the twin towers are hidden behind the OCBC Bank building

War Memorial, KLWar Memorial, KL

National Mosque, KLNational Mosque, KL

Flamingos at Jurong Bird Park, SingaporeFlamingos at Jurong Bird Park, Singapore

 Jurong Bird Park, SingaporeI don't like you!


 Jurong Bird Park, SingaporeBrilliant colors

A pink dolphin in SentosaA pink dolphin in Sentosa

Leafy seahorse at Sentosa Underwater WorldLeafy seahorse at Sentosa Underwater World

 seahorse at Sentosa Underwater WorldRegular seahorse

Sentosa Boat Quay at duskSentosa Boat Quay at dusk

Homeward bound. . .flying out of Changi, SingaporeHomeward bound. . .flying out of Changi, Singapore