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166 10th Oct<br /> Rehearsal <br /> <br /> Yesterday's luck continued today! Lakshmi had managed to get a press pass for today's rehearsal (morning 10 to 12) at the Homi Bhabha Auditorium (refer yesterday's pic). <br /> <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/4836391_ACj8A/1/390061151_zKMmL/Large">http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/4836391_ACj8A/1/390061151_zKMmL/Large</a><br /> <br /> It was a difficult situation as flash obviously wasn't allowed and they did not want SLRs making CLICK-CLACK noise! So Nikon was kept home and I shot with Leica Digilux 2 and Hassleblad Xpan (film camera). Invitees and press were only allowed in the upper part of the auditorium but slowly I did make it up to the 10th row! The pictures were shot handheld in JPG at ISO 400 (Digi maximum). <br /> <br /> The rehearsal included some of the pieces they will play tommorow at the Brabourne stadium: parts of Carmen (Bizet) , Polkas (J Strauss), Intermezzo from Act III - Manon Lescaut (Puccini) Tonight (West Side Story), & Granada! There were couple more which I could not recognise. And yes, I AM going for the concert! :-) Could'nt get tickets for the other performances - guess you can't be lucky all the time! I really can't complain as this was a unique experience - enjoying the music and taking pictures! <br /> <br /> This picture was with f2.8 at 1/15 sec. I had to correct the color slightly, crop it a bit and adjust the light on the stage and the auditorium. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>
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166 10th Oct
Rehearsal

Yesterday's luck continued today! Lakshmi had managed to get a press pass for today's rehearsal (morning 10 to 12) at the Homi Bhabha Auditorium (refer yesterday's pic).

http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/4836391_ACj8A/1/390061151_zKMmL/Large

It was a difficult situation as flash obviously wasn't allowed and they did not want SLRs making CLICK-CLACK noise! So Nikon was kept home and I shot with Leica Digilux 2 and Hassleblad Xpan (film camera). Invitees and press were only allowed in the upper part of the auditorium but slowly I did make it up to the 10th row! The pictures were shot handheld in JPG at ISO 400 (Digi maximum).

The rehearsal included some of the pieces they will play tommorow at the Brabourne stadium: parts of Carmen (Bizet) , Polkas (J Strauss), Intermezzo from Act III - Manon Lescaut (Puccini) Tonight (West Side Story), & Granada! There were couple more which I could not recognise. And yes, I AM going for the concert! :-) Could'nt get tickets for the other performances - guess you can't be lucky all the time! I really can't complain as this was a unique experience - enjoying the music and taking pictures!

This picture was with f2.8 at 1/15 sec. I had to correct the color slightly, crop it a bit and adjust the light on the stage and the auditorium.

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  • 3 generations <br /> Shot on a Sunday. This is round the corner from my house. The small building in front is a very old temple. The building behind it was built much after that and the last one a couple of years back. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>
  • 151 27 Sept <br /> Dragonfly on Water Lily <br /> Shot at nephew's garden in Ahmedabad. Nikon D300 with 70-200 2.8f lens.<br /> Slight crop and light & contrast adjustments.<br /> <br /> Today is a special day for me, 151st day at the Daily gallery! It has been a terrific experience, sharing my pictures, getting favorable comments, some of them making it to the Daily as well as All Time Popular top 1000 pictures! While that's been gratifying, it's been a learning experience coming across some great work from the members here. I have learnt & tried new techniques with personal encouragement from a very helpful bunch of people of this grand gallery. <br /> <br /> I must confess that when I joined the community I was not aware that one had to take & post a photo everyday. This is practically not possible for me because of my working hours, lack of photo opportunities & health; so I have tried to shoot on Sundays and other days as much as possible. To fill the gaps, I've posted pictures from my collections and hope I'll be excused for that. <br /> <br /> Along the way I have made good friends, some of them on a personal basis too. What I like about this gallery is the personal touch, sharing not only images but also moments of our daily lives, ups & downs, attempts & achievements. <br /> <br /> I look forward to continued participation here, getting and sharing joy along the way. <br /> <br /> Thank you all. <br /> Hershy (Harsh)<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>
  • 152 26 Sept<br /> One with nature <br /> <br /> Meet my wife Swarup, enjoying the nature & peaceful atmosphere on the bank of Ganges at Glass House On the Ganges. <br /> [Thanks to dear friend Becky for spotting this in the original gallery.]<br /> <br /> Glass House on Ganges:<br /> <a href="http://www.neemranahotels.com/glasshouse/index.html.htm">http://www.neemranahotels.com/glasshouse/index.html.htm</a><br /> <br /> Shot in D200 70-200mm<br /> <br /> more pictures <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/3725534_2Hasx">http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/3725534_2Hasx</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>
  • 152 <br /> Meeting by the river<br /> <br /> Roopal walking towards husband Kushal (sitting on the rocks) on the banks of Ganges (Ganga). <br /> [Thanks to dear friend Becky for spotting this in the original gallery.]<br /> <br /> Glass House on Ganges: <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.neemranahotels.com/glasshouse/index.html.htm">http://www.neemranahotels.com/glasshouse/index.html.htm</a><br /> <br /> Shot in D200 18-70MM <br /> <br /> more pictures <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/3725534_2Hasx">http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/3725534_2Hasx</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>
  • 153 27 Sept<br /> Ganges<br /> <br /> Spotted this quiet and beautiful corner while river rafting on the Ganges. <br /> [Thanks to dear friend Becky for spotting this in the original gallery.]<br /> <br /> Glass House on Ganges <a href="http://www.neemranahotels.com/glasshouse/index.html.htm">http://www.neemranahotels.com/glasshouse/index.html.htm</a><br /> Shot with D200 18-70mm<br /> NO PP except for a slight crop.<br /> <br /> more pictures <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/3725534_2Hasx">http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/3725534_2Hasx</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>
  • 154 28 Sept<br /> Rafting on Ganges <br /> Check the difference in the waters... tranquil in foreground and frothy white at the beginning of the rapids. <br /> [Thanks to Lady K for spotting this in the original gallery.]<br /> <br /> To answer Lady K's comment: Despite warnings from the rafting team I took my D200 Hassleblad XPan with one lens each; wrapped in towels in a waterproof duffel bag. Taking pictures was difficult as we were totally drenched and holding the cameras in wet hands! Not to mention the manual focusing of the XPan! <br /> <br /> <br /> Glass House pictures gallery:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/3725534_2Hasx">http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/3725534_2Hasx</a><br /> <br /> Xpan Pictures:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/3036309_tdhoV">http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/3036309_tdhoV</a><br /> <br /> Glass House on Ganges:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.neemranahotels.com/glasshouse/index.html.htm">http://www.neemranahotels.com/glasshouse/index.html.htm</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>
  • 155 29 Sept<br /> View from verandah <br /> <br /> The verandah outside our room offered a serene view of the mountains, tress and of course, the mighty Ganges.<br /> The waves in the river are from small rapids. <br /> <br /> Negative scanned in Epson scanner - no crop or PP except for light adjustments. <br /> <br /> [This is NOT a PANO but a SINGLE frame, shot on Hasselblad XPan, a dual-format 35mm FILM camera, offering 24x35 & 24x65 (panorama) sizes. Best viewed at Large /Original size.]<br /> <br /> Glass House pictures gallery: <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/3725534_2Hasx">http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/3725534_2Hasx</a><br /> <br /> Xpan Pictures: <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/3036309_tdhoV">http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/3036309_tdhoV</a><br /> <br /> Glass House on Ganges: <br /> <a href="http://www.neemranahotels.com/glasshouse/index.html.htm">http://www.neemranahotels.com/glasshouse/index.html.htm</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>
  • 156 30th Sept<br /> Taking shelter <br /> <br /> Shot with D200 70-200 2.8f <br /> [Thanks to Lady K for 'spotting' this in the original gallery. Thanks to Roopal for the commentary.]<br /> <br /> Himalayas, Ganges, Pilgrimage, Spa, Rafting, Ayurvedic Treatment, Yoga, Meditation, Nature, Camping.... if there is one word for all these, it's "Rishikesh"!<br /> <br /> About Rishikesh<br /> Rishikesh - known as the "City of the Divine"- is a spiritual center to which sages, rishis, saints and pilgrims have flocked for millennia. The roads of the city are lined with bustling market places of ethnic arts and handicrafts, fresh produce markets, holy shrines and orange -robed sadhus (priests). Then, the road narrows, the markets become more sparse and you come upon a foot bridge, suspended high over the sacred Ganga (Ganges) river. As you cross this bridge, the sun streaming through the Himalayas to warm your being, you will feel as if you have truly come home. It is no surprise that pilgrims are drawn here from all over the world. The awe-inspiring beauty of the place, the clear, flowing Ganga, the majestic mountains, and the lush green forests will embrace and rejuvenate your entire being.<br /> <br /> Rishikesh, Wikipedia: <br /> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rishikesh">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rishikesh</a><br /> <br /> Rishikesh, the land of Gods: <br /> <a href="http://www.rishikesh.in/">http://www.rishikesh.in/</a><br /> <br /> World renowned Ganga aarti at sunset: <br /> <a href="http://parmarth.com/">http://parmarth.com/</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>
  • 157 1st Oct<br /> Lakshman Jhula (Bridge) - Rishikesh<br /> <br /> Shot with D200 18-70mm<br /> <br /> Rishikesh is a photographer's delight but unfortunately we had a very brief stop there on way to Kanatal from Glass House on Ganges. To add to my woes, there was a slight but continuous drizzle and I did not have an umbrella! Still, I managed a few shots of the few people and the famous bridge. <br /> <br /> Do see two more pictures in the original gallery: <br /> <br /> for closer view: <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/3725534_2Hasx/1/221089796_aeDWU/Large">http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/3725534_2Hasx/1/221089796_aeDWU/Large</a><br /> <br /> for a vertical image: <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/3725534_2Hasx/1/221090020_3c8Fv/Large">http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/3725534_2Hasx/1/221090020_3c8Fv/Large</a><br /> <br /> Glass House on Ganges: <br /> <a href="http://www.neemranahotels.com/glasshouse/index.html.htm">http://www.neemranahotels.com/glasshouse/index.html.htm</a><br /> <br /> Rishikesh, Wikipedia: <br /> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rishikesh">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rishikesh</a><br /> <br /> Rishikesh, the land of Gods: <br /> <a href="http://www.rishikesh.in/">http://www.rishikesh.in/</a><br /> <br /> World renowned Ganga aarti at sunset: <br /> <a href="http://parmarth.com/">http://parmarth.com/</a><br /> <br /> Thanks to Roopal for the commentary & details<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>
  • 158 2nd Oct<br /> Hibiscus <br /> Shot in July 08 at cousin's garden. Leica Digilux - No PP. <br /> <br /> This is another picture selected by an internal jury at Leica Fotografie Int'l. in "Master Shots" gallery of Leica Digilux section.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.lfi-online.de/gallery/index.php?home">http://www.lfi-online.de/gallery/index.php?home</a>
  • 159 3rd Oct<br /> Water Lily globes.<br /> <br /> The two water lilies were shot with D300 in July 08 at cousin's garden. Converted thru Flexi Filter and put together. My first attempt! <br /> <br /> Here are the 'straight' pictures:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/5708489_3Uoij/1/371042595_RXPqL/Large">http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/5708489_3Uoij/1/371042595_RXPqL/Large</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/5708489_3Uoij/1/371042479_XyqmS/Large">http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/5708489_3Uoij/1/371042479_XyqmS/Large</a><br /> <br /> Thanks John!<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>
  • 160 4th Oct<br /> Red! <br /> <br /> Shot during Ganpati Visarjan. D300 with 17-55mm <br /> These ladies were on an open truck in a procession carrying the idol of Lord Ganesha. Beside the colourful clothes, many also apply / throw gulal (a dry red colour powder). <br /> <br /> more pictures: <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/5984659_dw7W9/1/373760312_MDrnd#373760312_MDrnd">http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/5984659_dw7W9/1/373760312_MDrnd#373760312_MDrnd</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>
  • 161 5th Oct<br /> Toot! Clear the way! <br /> Shot during Ganpati Visarjan. D300 with 17-55mm<br /> <br /> Don't worry! Most times the processions go at a snail pace. The ropes are not for towing, they are to keep the group of people of that procession together.<br /> <br /> more pictures: <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/5984659_dw7W9/1/373760312_MDrnd#373760312_MDrnd">http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/5984659_dw7W9/1/373760312_MDrnd#373760312_MDrnd</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>
  • 162 6th Oct<br /> Street vendor <br /> <br /> Shot during Ganpati Visarjan. Leica Digilux 2 jpg no PP.<br /> Beside the balloons he had a HUGE number of toys and novelties to attract children. <br /> <br /> more pictures: <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/5984659_dw7W9/1/373760312_MDrnd#373760312_MDrnd">http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/5984659_dw7W9/1/373760312_MDrnd#373760312_MDrnd</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>
  • 163 7th Oct<br /> Butterfly <br /> <br /> Shot at cousin's garden in Ahmedabad. D300 with 17-55mm No PP<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>
  • 164 8th Oct<br /> Garden <br /> <br /> This is another section of my cousin's gadren. The spiky ones are Yucca and the mauve in the background are Mellitia Ovalifolia or Mellitia Blue<br /> The garden attracts a lot of birds including peacocks!<br /> D300 with 18-70mm No PP except colour correction. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>
  • 165 9th Oct<br /> Lucky Me! <br /> <br /> YES! That's me with Zubin Mehta (the world famous orchestra conductor ) & Placido Domingo (of the three tenors & famous for his own achievements). Zubin Mehta is here with The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra for 5 performances in Mumbai. Daniel Barenboim (Pianist), Pinchas Zukerman (Violininst) & Barbara Frittoli (Soprano) are the other stars. <br /> <br /> The photographs were taken at a press conference this morning. Son Jay's friend Lakshmi is Arts & Culture Editor of a national daily and she managed to get me there. I will soon put up pictures shot there but thought of sharing this (two pics actually) shot by Lakshmi. <br /> <br /> Thanks for making my day Lakshmi! <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>
  • 166 10th Oct<br /> Rehearsal <br /> <br /> Yesterday's luck continued today! Lakshmi had managed to get a press pass for today's rehearsal (morning 10 to 12) at the Homi Bhabha Auditorium (refer yesterday's pic). <br /> <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/4836391_ACj8A/1/390061151_zKMmL/Large">http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/4836391_ACj8A/1/390061151_zKMmL/Large</a><br /> <br /> It was a difficult situation as flash obviously wasn't allowed and they did not want SLRs making CLICK-CLACK noise! So Nikon was kept home and I shot with Leica Digilux 2 and Hassleblad Xpan (film camera). Invitees and press were only allowed in the upper part of the auditorium but slowly I did make it up to the 10th row! The pictures were shot handheld in JPG at ISO 400 (Digi maximum). <br /> <br /> The rehearsal included some of the pieces they will play tommorow at the Brabourne stadium: parts of Carmen (Bizet) , Polkas (J Strauss), Intermezzo from Act III - Manon Lescaut (Puccini) Tonight (West Side Story), & Granada! There were couple more which I could not recognise. And yes, I AM going for the concert! :-) Could'nt get tickets for the other performances - guess you can't be lucky all the time! I really can't complain as this was a unique experience - enjoying the music and taking pictures! <br /> <br /> This picture was with f2.8 at 1/15 sec. I had to correct the color slightly, crop it a bit and adjust the light on the stage and the auditorium. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>
  • 167 11th Oct<br /> Zubin Mehta <br /> <br /> Shot at a press conference. Zubin Mehta (the world famous orchestra conductor ) is here with The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra for 5 performances in Mumbai. <br /> <br /> D300 with 18-70mm <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>
  • 168 12th Oct<br /> Placido Domingo <br /> <br /> I know this is similar to yesterday's picture of Zubin Mehta but like Zubin, Placido was also full of expressions and thought of sharing them with you all. <br /> <br /> The concert was as expected, AWESOME and worth every penny (Rupee)! It was at a stadium and a light drizzle started in the evening. Rains at this time of the year are unexpected but the organisers had not left anything to chance. The stage was well made for acoustics as well as rain and the spectators were given disposable raincoats! The drizzle slowed down considerably and stopped after half an hour and it was a unique experience! They played a variety of pieces - most are listed in my earlier picture - and it was a nonstop performance from 830 to 1020. It ended with a standing ovation and spectacular fireworks show. A memorable evening indeed! <br /> <br /> Shot at a press conference. D300 with 18-70mm<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>

  • Cynthia

    on March 4, 2012

    The warm colors are inviting.

  • 4K

    on December 15, 2008

    How delightful you found a means to take this remarkable photo...AWESOME!

  • The Curious Camel aka gail

    on December 11, 2008

    Very nice Harsh. You handled the shot superbly

  • amita

    on October 13, 2008

    how lucky for you...

  • John (300m)

    on October 13, 2008

    Excellent shot. I love what you were able to capture.

  • John Crae

    on October 11, 2008

    Beautiful picture in difficult lighting conditions.

  • 231029kre8ive

    on October 11, 2008

    Wondrful capture!

  • 234024MyKey

    on October 11, 2008

    This is a great shot! Good maneuvering up the rows. Enjoy your concert!

  • 219352dedmanshootn

    on October 11, 2008

    very cool! envy you the experience

  • 54772APHOTO4YOU

    on October 11, 2008

    beautiful...great job

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