So today was the last day of Sir Bonington’s visit to our campus and the agenda was the most special for me. He was giving away professional development certificates to faculty members and I was one of the recipients. So here I am grinning from ear to ear with Sir Chris Bonington while receiving my certificate. And there…
A Short Clip from Sir Chris Bonington's Talk
Here is a short clip with Sir Chris Bonington gave at our institute. Sorry for the poor audio quality but I recorded it on my cell phone. This is that part in his talk when he is on the final stretch of Everest. And just before he climbs notice how he mentions all his dead…
Meeting Sir Chris Bonington
I read his book Bonington’s Everest a few months back and knew about the failed 1972 South West face attempt, the successful 1975 South West face attempt where he didn’t climb the peak himself as the leader of the expedition and then the successful climb of Everest in 1985. In between there was a disaster…
A Blue Throat
A Blue Throat, clicked with my new Canon 75-300, I am loving it. Such a beautiful bird and I always find it near the drainage!
Street Photography- Weekly DPS Photography Challenge
I have to admit I am not very brave when it comes to street photography even though many people in India pose readily for a picture. More so sometimes they will ask you take a picture. I was walking around in my neighborhood and there was this lady feeding her goat. I asked her if…
Trying Out my New Canon 75-300 in the Backyard
I got my Canon 75-300 quite sometime back but somehow didn’t try it properly till today. Either I have learned to focus better or the Canon lens is better than Sigma. I think it is a bit of both. Also the weather is much less cold in Delhi/Gurgaon these days so squirrels are out in numbers and…
Rajasthani Dance Performance from Suryagarh, Jaisalmer
httpv://youtu.be/BMdfELdt2rU Here is an enchanting dance performance from a young lady from Suryagarh, Jaisalmer. She also invited the ladies in the audience to dance with her. I have two left feet so I was more content clicking pictures and making videos.
Skywatch Friday- Sunrise at Chilika Lake, Barkul, Odisha
Yes you read it right, for a change I got up at sunrise when I was at Chilika Lake. Loved the peace, and the feeling that we had the place to ourself only. The structure you see in the middle are fishing nets. Join us at Skywatch and post your images of skies as well.
Souvenir Watch from Jaisalemer, Rajasthan
I like souvenirs a lot. They are colorful and they look so good, they lend a charm to the place. However, instead of buying I like clicking pictures of them. At Jaisalmer, the road along the fort is full of souvenirs and I had a gala time clicking pictures. Even though it is not green…
Dahi ke Kebab and Masala Papad
I got to eat Dahi ke Kebab for the first time at Suryagarh. I am not much of a foodie myself so I appreciate it when people around me know about food. Not sure if Dahi ke Kebab are Rajasthani in origin or not (Tarala Dala puts it as Mughlai) but I for sure ate…