Saturday 27 August 2016

DPC Sunday Photo Walk at Parvati Hills

Date: 21st August 2016, Sunday
Place: Parvati Hills

On the occasion of the World Photography Day (19th Aug), Delhi Photography Club 's Pune arm had arranged a free photo walk at the Parvati Hills, arguably one of the highest points in Pune.

The weather was tricky. When the group of around 10 people started the walk after the initial introductions, it was sunny but as the day progressed dark clouds engulfed the sky completely and a little bit of drizzle was on its way as well. The fickle characteristics of weather provided a unique challenge to all the participants to quickly adjust the camera settings according to the frequently varying lighting condition.

There were total 5 temples at the top, the Shiva- Parvati temple being the most prominent and the largest one, along with the Peshwa Museum and the final resting place (tomb) of the great Maratha warrior Balaji Bajirao. Even if one is a non-believer, one can still visit the place because of the historical significance of this place. Pune is a place full of history, after all!

1.5 hours ended rather quickly and the group reassembled at a small tea stall for a brief chitchat, after which we parted ways, promising positively for the next event!

Would like to Thank the DCP co-ordinators Mr Arun and Mr Tushar for taking the initiative and effort to organize such tours, Hope to see some more in future.

Firstly, the participants (thanks to DPC team) of the walk.



Below are some of the photos that I captured during the photo walk. All photos are in low resolution.

Apart from the Camera body (Canon 5D Mark III) and Kit Lens (24-105 mm), no other equipments had been used.

Three of a Kind:


The journey has started:




A mini-market on the way:




A curious little boy:




Lack of maintenance:



A View from the top - exhilarating as well as refreshing:




The main temple:




Meditation:



What else could be better marketing campaign for Brittania Marie:




The temple - from another angle:



The weather was changing its characteristics too soon - cloudy now:




Who knows what is hidden behind the door?




Entry is Strictly Prohibited:




Autumn is approaching - 1:




Autumn is approaching - 2:




There was a group of 'Shatranj Ke Khiladi':



A group of enthusiastic and energetic young kids:



Friday 19 August 2016

DPC Sunday Photo Walk at Mahathma Phule Mandai

Last Sunday (7th August 2016), there was a photo walk arranged by the Delhi Photography Club at Mahatma Phule Mandai, Pune's oldest (constructed during the British Raj in 1886) fruits and vegetables market housing hundreds (more than 500 hundred stalls) of stalls inside.

A pretty decent group turned up in the morning, braving the drizzle, in front of the main entrance of the Mandai. Just before the start of the photo walk, the simple rules and regulations of the walk were laid out by the co-coordinators - Tushar and Arun. From there on, for around a couple of hours, each member of the group embarked on the photo walk separately. A couple of hours later the group reassembled to take leave from each other with a promise to share their works on the DPC Facebook Page and to meet once again.

All in all, a lovely morning with fellow photography enthusiasts. A great start to a Sunday! Hoping to attend many such events with this group.

Firstly, the participants (thanks to DPC team) and the place.










































The below photos are the ones that I captured during the photo walk. Apart from the Camera body (Canon 5D Mark III) and Kit Lens (24-105 mm), no other equipments had been used. All photos are in low resolution.

Left Behind:


























Early Morning Story:

























Activity inside the Market:
























Items for Sale:

























Through the Weighing Machine/The Little Vendor:

























The Monsoon Guard/Rainwater Harvesting:
























Hanging Colors:

























Items for Sale - 2:





























Items for Sale - 3:


























Handicrafts:
























Local Seller:

























Items for Sale - 4:

























Bokeh Effect:



























The Reflection:


























Items for Sale - 6:



























Items for Sale - 7:



























A Small Story:
























Sorting and Counting:

























No Gender Discrimination:
























Shutdown:



























Banana Leaf Seller:



Wednesday 17 August 2016

DCP Weekend Photowalk at Khadakwasla

Last Sunday (14th August 2016), there was an early morning photo walk arranged by the DCP Expeditions team at the Khadakwasla Lake.

The theme was Nature and Macro photography. A pretty serious group gathered at the 'Chowpatty' by the Khadakwasla Lake, braving the weather and the morning weekend nap. There were tips and tricks shared about how to click Macro photographs. Led by the skipper, Mr Arvind Patole, the group visited a couple of gardens by the lake and the dam backwaters and did some amazing photography.

A couple of hours just passed in the twinkling of an eye as each of the group ventured into the seriousness of photography. They were duly supported by the weather God, with no rain and no harsh lighting.

Once again, a lovely morning with a group of like minded people! Keep them coming DCP Team.

Here are some of the images captured by yours truly. I have only used my Camera (Canon 5D Mark III and the Kit Lens (24-105 mm f/4L) and no other equipment.

All pictures are in low resolution mode.

The Flower:
























The Fight:
























The Butterflies:


The Spiders:















































The Flowers....












































































Trapped:

























The Ignored One:



























The Unknowns...















































And Finally, the Group (Thanks to DCP):