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239 - Jan 19<br /> View from the main lounge <br /> <br /> D300 17-55mm ISO 200 f8 1/500<br /> <br /> Our first stop in Sri Lanka was Galle, the southern beach town. We stayed at the Fortress, an exquisite hotel with a fortress type of a facade. The architecture inside had Dutch and Portuguese styles. Situated next to the blue waters of the Indian Ocean it had a lot of open space and the rooms were also very spacious. A gym, a spa, a swimming pool over looking the sea and lush greenery made this a perfect place to relax after a day around the city.<br /> <br /> <br /> more info:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.thefortress.lk/index.html">http://www.thefortress.lk/index.html</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>
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239 - Jan 19
View from the main lounge

D300 17-55mm ISO 200 f8 1/500

Our first stop in Sri Lanka was Galle, the southern beach town. We stayed at the Fortress, an exquisite hotel with a fortress type of a facade. The architecture inside had Dutch and Portuguese styles. Situated next to the blue waters of the Indian Ocean it had a lot of open space and the rooms were also very spacious. A gym, a spa, a swimming pool over looking the sea and lush greenery made this a perfect place to relax after a day around the city.


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  • 229 Jan 07<br /> Entrance <br /> <br /> D300 17-55mm ISO 1250 f6.3 1/20<br /> <br /> Entrance to the Temple of Tooth, also known as Dalda Maligawa, is one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the world. Here, one of the Buddha's teeth is kept. The temple was built in the 17th century. A golden canopy has been added recently.<br /> <br /> This was a difficult shot as the light was low and hence ISO 1250. Even then there was a constant stream of people coming and going... <br /> <br /> More Kandy pictures at<br /> <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/6950360_Soc9F/1/444816807_ygkxM">http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/6950360_Soc9F/1/444816807_ygkxM</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>
  • 231 Jan 10<br /> Barefoot Cafe, Colombo. Sri Lanka <br /> <br /> D300 17-55mm ISO 400 f9 1/25<br /> <br /> This quaint shop was converted from an old building. The Cafe was a quiet & nicely lit place.<br /> <br /> more pictures at<br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/6837782_hL4K3/1/437113249_NLbCH">http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/6837782_hL4K3/1/437113249_NLbCH</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>
  • 232 Jan 11<br /> Railing in Contrast A pun on "paling in contrast".<br /> <br /> D300 18-105mm f3.5-5.6 ISO 200 f8 1/250<br /> <br /> Shot on a Sunday morning near my house. <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>
  • 233 - Jan 12<br /> Buzzing in <br /> D300 18-105mm f3.5-5.6 ISO 200 f9 1/250<br /> <br /> Water lily at Ahmedabad. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>
  • 234 - Jan 13<br /> Diva <br /> <br /> D300 18-105mm f3.5-5.6 ISO 400 f5.6 1/25<br /> <br /> Took this in December - earlier shot is at <br /> <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/4836391_ACj8A/1/384284688_oejvJ/Large">http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/4836391_ACj8A/1/384284688_oejvJ/Large</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>
  • 235 - Jan 14<br /> Avocado stall <br /> D300 17-55mm ISO 400 f8 1/100<br /> <br /> We spotted this vendor outside Botanical gardens as we entered Kandy city. They were ridiculously cheap, about 10-12 US Cents a piece! We bought a few and got the hotel chef to make a delicious Avocado dip to eat with crackers and potato chips! <br /> <br /> More Kandy pictures at<br /> <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/6950360_Soc9F/1/444816807_ygkxM">http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/6950360_Soc9F/1/444816807_ygkxM</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>
  • 236 - Jan 16<br /> Round the corner <br /> Leica Digilux 2 ISO 100 f8 1/50<br /> <br /> The building with a lovely front is just round the corner from my house. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>
  • 237 - Jan 17<br /> Road Roller <br /> <br /> Leica Digilux 2 ISO 100 f8 1/30<br /> <br /> Resting on a Sunday morning.<br /> <br /> ==== comment added 19th Jan =====<br /> The swastika (from Sanskrit: svástika स्वस्तिक ) is an equilateral cross with its arms bent at right angles, in either right-facing (卐) form or its mirrored left-facing (卍) form. The swastika can also be drawn as a traditional swastika, but with a second 90° bend in each arm. Archaeological evidence of swastika-shaped ornaments dates from the Neolithic period. It occurs mainly in the cultures that are in modern day India and the surrounding area, sometimes as a geometrical motif and sometimes as a religious symbol. It was long widely used in major world religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.<br /> <br /> Though once commonly used all over much of the world without stigma, because of its iconic usage in Nazi Germany the symbol has become controversial in the Western world.<br /> <br /> from wikipedia<br /> <br /> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swastik#India.2C_Nepal_and_Sri_Lanka">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swastik#India.2C_Nepal_and_Sri_Lanka</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>
  • 238 - Jan 18<br /> View from the entrance <br /> <br /> D300 17-55mm ISO 200 f16 1/50<br /> <br /> Our first stop in Sri Lanka was Galle, the southern beach town. We stayed at the Fortress, an exquisite hotel with a fortress type of a facade. The architecture inside had Dutch and Portuguese styles. Situated next to the blue waters of the Indian Ocean it had a lot of open space and the rooms were also very spacious. A gym, a spa, a swimming pool over looking the sea and lush greenery made this a perfect place to relax after a day around the city.<br /> <br /> This was a bit difficult to shoot as there was a bit light difference in the foreground, background and inside the building. I shot more for the highlight and then brought out the details in the roof in PP. <br /> <br /> more info:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.thefortress.lk/index.html">http://www.thefortress.lk/index.html</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>
  • 239 - Jan 19<br /> View from the main lounge <br /> <br /> D300 17-55mm ISO 200 f8 1/500<br /> <br /> Our first stop in Sri Lanka was Galle, the southern beach town. We stayed at the Fortress, an exquisite hotel with a fortress type of a facade. The architecture inside had Dutch and Portuguese styles. Situated next to the blue waters of the Indian Ocean it had a lot of open space and the rooms were also very spacious. A gym, a spa, a swimming pool over looking the sea and lush greenery made this a perfect place to relax after a day around the city.<br /> <br /> <br /> more info:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.thefortress.lk/index.html">http://www.thefortress.lk/index.html</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>
  • 240 - Jan 20<br /> Swimming pool <br /> <br /> D300 17-55mm ISO 200 f14 1/160<br /> <br /> Our first stop in Sri Lanka was Galle, the southern beach town. We stayed at the Fortress, an exquisite hotel with a fortress type of a facade. The architecture inside had Dutch and Portuguese styles. Situated next to the blue waters of the Indian Ocean it had a lot of open space and the rooms were also very spacious. A gym, a spa, a swimming pool over looking the sea and lush greenery made this a perfect place to relax after a day around the city.<br /> <br /> more pics: <br /> <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/7035963_RG9it/1/456783652_BHMxG">http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/7035963_RG9it/1/456783652_BHMxG</a><br /> <br /> more info:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.thefortress.lk/index.html">http://www.thefortress.lk/index.html</a><br /> <br /> ==== Answer to John UK ==== <br /> You are absolutely correct John! This was shot from the opposite side, near the two palms in that picture. <br /> <br /> ---- Sparky & Sam -----<br /> This was shot around 8 AM - when most of the people were still in their beds! :)<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>
  • 241 - Jan 21<br /> Swimming pool <br /> <br /> D300 17-55mm ISO 200 f13 1/250 <br /> <br /> I was struck with the shades of blues & greens. No PP except for a bit of crop. <br /> This was shot before 8 AM so I had the place all empty! <br /> <br /> Our first stop in Sri Lanka was Galle, the southern beach town. We stayed at the Fortress, an exquisite hotel with a fortress type of a facade. The architecture inside had Dutch and Portuguese styles. Situated next to the blue waters of the Indian Ocean it had a lot of open space and the rooms were also very spacious. A gym, a spa, a swimming pool over looking the sea and lush greenery made this a perfect place to relax after a day around the city.<br /> <br /> more pics: <br /> <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/7035963_RG9it/1/456783652_BHMxG">http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/7035963_RG9it/1/456783652_BHMxG</a><br /> <br /> more info:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.thefortress.lk/index.html">http://www.thefortress.lk/index.html</a><br /> <br /> =============<br /> <br /> Yesterday I was (pleasantly) shocked to see a whole lot of my pictures in the Daily section! Seems someone went thru my Most Popular Photos giving them Thumbs-Up. Would have liked a comment or two but thanks all the same! <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>
  • 242 - Jan 22<br /> 5th November 2008, History in making <br /> Obama wins the US presidential elections! <br /> D300 17-55mm ISO 800 f4.5 1/25<br /> <br /> <br /> This is a corner of my room at the Fortress Hotel. We had stayed glued to the TV that afternoon to watch the results. <br /> In addition to the great news & beautiful view, there was a bar, an iPod with Bose music dock... what more can one want?? :-)<br /> <br /> more pics: <br /> <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/7035963_RG9it/1/456783652_BHMxG">http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/7035963_RG9it/1/456783652_BHMxG</a><br /> <br /> more info:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.thefortress.lk/index.html">http://www.thefortress.lk/index.html</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a> 
  • 243 - Jan 23<br /> At night <br /> <br /> D300 17-55mm ISO 800 f5.6 2 sconds<br /> <br /> The Fortress used to be lit up at night and the reflections added to its beauty. This was shot after a dinner on the deck and the camera was rested on the dinning table. I used the Live View to frame the shot. The angle was a bit crooked so had to straighten it and bring out details in a few dark areas. There is another shot in the gallery but I selected this as it has less of foreground and the people are bit more visible. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/7035963_RG9it/1/450644816_wsqRR/Large">http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/7035963_RG9it/1/450644816_wsqRR/Large</a><br /> <br /> <br /> more pics: <br /> <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/7035963_RG9it/1/456783652_BHMxG">http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/7035963_RG9it/1/456783652_BHMxG</a><br /> <br /> more info: <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.thefortress.lk/index.html">http://www.thefortress.lk/index.html</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>
  • 244 - Jan 24<br /> Mumbai Marathon <br /> <br /> It's a bit long narrative but DO read till the end, there's a request...<br /> <br /> The sixth Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon took place on Sunday, 19th January 2009. This was the first major public event since the terrorist attack in November 2008 and people responded in thousands. There were 35000 participants with hundreds of thousands lined up along the routes, cheering and lending support. <br /> <br /> The race categories were Full Marathon (42.195 km), Half Marathon (21.097 km), Dream Run (6 km), Senior Citizens' Run (4.3 km) and the Wheelchair Event (2.5 km). The Full Marathon carries a prize money of $31,000 and has been won by Kenyan athletes in the last four years. Beside professional athletes, the participants included those who ran for different charities or NGOs. There were corporate teams and individuals too. Most of them carried some kind of message and the common theme was peace and anti-terror unity. <br /> <br /> All the events started from CST the train terminal, one of the sites of the terror attacks. There was heavy security with extra metal detectors and scanners & helicopters. The route also passed the Trident-Oberoi hotel, another terrorist target.<br /> <br /> As most of you may know, my daughter Vinati (Vini) is a downs-syndrome child. She is now 25 and after passing out from Sadhana school works at Om Creation, a sheltered workshop for mentally challenged. Om Creation & Sadhana School also took part with a contingent of workers, students, parents and well wishers. I have attended three previous Marathons — mostly as a photographer — and it has always been an exhilarating & humbling experience. <br /> <br /> This year they had entered the Dream Walk event and I was there with Vini. She amazed me by walking more than 7 kms (besides the 6 kms walk, had to walk quite a bit to reach the venue and to get back home) without a complaint. <br /> <br /> Needless to say it was an event that will remain in my memory for a long time to come.<br /> <br /> The first shot shows Vini (24477) with Mandira Bedi, the brand ambassador of Om (also a TV, Stage and movie star) and a friend with other supporters. The second shows her walking with the Trident-Oberoi in the background. <br /> <br /> REQUEST: Vini will be thrilled if you will spare a minute and include a message for her here. <br /> THANK YOU! <br /> <br /> More pics of the Marathon at <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/7144469_zk5Xo/1/458382770_gu8ns">http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/7144469_zk5Xo/1/458382770_gu8ns</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>
  • 245 - Jan 25<br /> Alive...<br /> <br /> D300 18-105mm ISO 800 f5.6 1.2500<br /> <br /> I noticed this girl near the end of the Marathon (refer yesterday's pic) <br /> <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/6972999_iVPCh/1/460577155_SzbGR/Large">http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/6972999_iVPCh/1/460577155_SzbGR/Large</a><br /> <br /> It was hot and she was carrying water bottles for her friends. The sign says it all... <br /> <br /> Felt the image is more striking in B&W. Had to blur the people in background and bring out the details in the bottles. The colour version is here<br /> <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/6972999_iVPCh/1/461322085_Z4PBu/Large">http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/6972999_iVPCh/1/461322085_Z4PBu/Large</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ====== GOING OUT OF TOWN ===== <br /> I am going out of town early tomorrow morning and will return on Thursday. I will try and send daily photos but won't be able to comment so please excuse me. <br /> <br /> Thanks to you all for taking the time to send a message to Vini for yesterday's shot! <br /> <br /> ==== 1474 Megapixel Photo of Obama's Inaugural Address ====<br /> <br /> My son sent me this info and a link which I'm sharing here. It's AWESOME!!<br /> <br /> Photographer David Bergman used a photo application called Gigapan to stitch multiple, high-res pictures of Barack Obama's inaugural address together. The zoomed-out mosaic has ability to zoom in on individual faces in the crowd for some creepy, patriotic fun for your Friday!<br /> Here's Gigapan<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.gigapan.org/?window_height=715&window_width=1423">http://www.gigapan.org/?window_height=715&window_width=1423</a>), the photo application that let him do this. And here's Bergman's <br /> <br /> <a href="http://gigapan.org/viewGigapanFullscreen.php?auth=033ef14483ee899496648c2b4b06233c">http://gigapan.org/viewGigapanFullscreen.php?auth=033ef14483ee899496648c2b4b06233c</a>) site where you can crowd surf while surfing online. <br /> <br /> Image Source: davidbergman.net<br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>
  • 246 - Jan 25<br /> Alive...<br /> <br /> D300 18-105mm ISO 800 f5.6 1.2500<br /> <br /> I noticed this girl near the end of the Marathon (refer yesterday's pic)<br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/6972999_iVPCh/1/460577155_SzbGR/Large">http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/6972999_iVPCh/1/460577155_SzbGR/Large</a><br /> <br /> It was hot and she was carrying water bottles for her friends. The sign says it all...<br /> <br /> Had to blur the people in background and bring out the details in the bottles. <br /> Felt the image is more striking in B&W which is here:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.smugmug.com/community/DailyPhotos/popular/today/1/458394871_eqQek/Large">http://www.smugmug.com/community/DailyPhotos/popular/today/1/458394871_eqQek/Large</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>
  • 247 - Jan 26<br /> Keeping a watch <br /> <br /> D300 18-105mm ISO 800 f8 1/3200<br /> <br /> Naval helicopters keeping a watch over the Marathon. <br /> This is not converted to B&W and you may notice the colour patch in the chopper's window as well as a hint of blue in the sky. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>
  • 248 - Jan 27<br /> Smoothi <br /> <br /> D300 17-55mm ISO 400 f7 1/80<br /> <br /> At the Fortress Hotel they had this open dining area and most of the guests preferred to sit here rather than the AC room.<br /> <br /> more pics:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/7035963_RG9it/1/456783652_BHMxG">http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/7035963_RG9it/1/456783652_BHMxG</a><br /> <br /> more info:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.thefortress.lk/index.html">http://www.thefortress.lk/index.html</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>
  • 249 Jan 08<br /> Relief work at base of steps (Dalda Maligawa)<br /> <br /> This relief work was at the base of the steps leading to the main temple. <br /> The Temple of Tooth, also known as Dalda Maligawa, is one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the world. Here, one of the Buddha's teeth is kept. The temple was built in the 17th century. A golden canopy has been added recently.<br /> <br /> More Kandy pictures at<br /> <br /> <a href="http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/6950360_Soc9F/1/444816807_ygkxM">http://hershy.smugmug.com/gallery/6950360_Soc9F/1/444816807_ygkxM</a><br /> <br /> =================== AWAY for a few few days =================== <br /> Tomorrow morning I am going for a conference and will return Monday evening. Son Jay will out up my daily shots but I will not be able to comment so please excuse me. <br /> Have a nice weekend!<br /> <br /> =================== =================== =================== <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.javeri.net">http://www.javeri.net</a>

  • Eugene Taylor

    on February 27, 2009

    very surreal, lovely shot

  • SciurusNiger

    on January 24, 2009

    This one really pulls in the eye. I love the center detail of the chair backs reflected in the pool and the slanting light. Great job!

  • creativedeviance

    on January 21, 2009

    I'm going to need to add this to my list of places to visit! Beautiful shot and scene.

  • 219352dedmanshootn

    on January 21, 2009

    ditto sbarge~!

  • Hillary Yasmer Shemin

    on January 20, 2009

    Beautiful shot Harsh. You are a good tour guide to the world with your photos!

  • vispy

    on January 20, 2009

    Very good symmetry.

  • Boobaby

    on January 20, 2009

    How beautiful! Sure wish I was there. Very lovely shot.

  • Bill Pador

    on January 20, 2009

    Spectacular view & image Harsh ! Wonderful work my friend, I would love to stay at a place like this, good eye spotting this scene. BTW: The Abstract building with the white lights going down the side you commented on was actually a Temple of some sort, it has religious sayings written in those light lines and I could hear folks praying inside very early in the morning while I shot those. I will have to find out more information on it because I'm curious about it myself

  • Christine

    on January 20, 2009

    A very long way away from the grey skies and snow covered grounds in NY. Beautiful.

  • 306887Verbeast

    on January 20, 2009

    Breathtaking capture and looked like a place I would love to visited.

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