Daily photos 1st year
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168 12th Oct
Placido Domingo
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.
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!
Shot at a press conference. D300 with 18-70mm
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![152 26 Sept<br />
One with nature <br />
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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 />
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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 />
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Shot in D200 70-200mm<br />
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more pictures <br />
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![152 <br />
Meeting by the river<br />
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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 />
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Glass House on Ganges: <br />
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<a href="http://www.neemranahotels.com/glasshouse/index.html.htm">http://www.neemranahotels.com/glasshouse/index.html.htm</a><br />
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Shot in D200 18-70MM <br />
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more pictures <br />
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![153 27 Sept<br />
Ganges<br />
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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 />
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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 />
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more pictures <br />
<a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/3725534_2Hasx">http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/3725534_2Hasx</a><br />
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![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 />
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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 />
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Glass House pictures gallery:<br />
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Xpan Pictures:<br />
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<a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/3036309_tdhoV">http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/3036309_tdhoV</a><br />
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Glass House on Ganges:<br />
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<a href="http://www.neemranahotels.com/glasshouse/index.html.htm">http://www.neemranahotels.com/glasshouse/index.html.htm</a><br />
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![155 29 Sept<br />
View from verandah <br />
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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 />
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Negative scanned in Epson scanner - no crop or PP except for light adjustments. <br />
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[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 />
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Glass House pictures gallery: <br />
<a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/3725534_2Hasx">http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/3725534_2Hasx</a><br />
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Xpan Pictures: <br />
<a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/3036309_tdhoV">http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/3036309_tdhoV</a><br />
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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 />
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![156 30th Sept<br />
Taking shelter <br />
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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 />
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Himalayas, Ganges, Pilgrimage, Spa, Rafting, Ayurvedic Treatment, Yoga, Meditation, Nature, Camping.... if there is one word for all these, it's "Rishikesh"!<br />
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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 />
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Rishikesh, Wikipedia: <br />
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rishikesh">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rishikesh</a><br />
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Rishikesh, the land of Gods: <br />
<a href="http://www.rishikesh.in/">http://www.rishikesh.in/</a><br />
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World renowned Ganga aarti at sunset: <br />
<a href="http://parmarth.com/">http://parmarth.com/</a><br />
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Bill Pador
on October 13, 2008He talks more with his hands then I do and I'm Italian LOL
Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
on October 12, 2008One of my favorite tenors . . . after Ezio Pinza.
Ty
on October 12, 2008Like it - neat way to shot how things were going.
Boobaby
on October 12, 2008Very nice!
Hillary Yasmer Shemin
on October 12, 2008Great series of shots...your excitement for your experience is contagious. How wonderful for you and for US, too that you could share it all with us! Really, really nice shots!
John (300m)
on October 12, 2008Great shot! I love the looks you captured.
219352dedmanshootn
on October 12, 2008very expressive set
The Curious Camel aka gail
on October 12, 2008Wonderful collage full of expression.
irishmurr
on October 12, 2008Fascinating collage!
Karina Boese
on October 12, 2008Very cool collage indeed!!!