PHOTOBLOG : Learning Capturing Images

Posted by Uttam Pegu on Apr 15, 2012

Bird Photography: Experiement

Continuing my experiment with Nikon 55-200mm Non-VR ( Vibration Reduction) lens for shooting birds, I learned today that, always try to shoot a bird at the eye level. Well, I think its very difficult if the bird is not on water or on the ground! I mean when the bird is on the tree, one has to become expert in tree climbing too! Fortunately, most of the birds come down to ground at least when they are...

Posted by Uttam Pegu on Feb 19, 2012

Anjuna Beach, Goa : Few Pictures

I visited Anjuna Beach in North Goa which was once famous for rave parties! After a tragic incident, the rave parties are long gone. But still, this Anjuna Beach in Northern part of Goa, attracts tourists from all over the world. It is serene, rough sea waves striking rocks ashore create a dreamy atmosphere, specially in the evening. Sadly, I could not capture such image. How to reach Anjuna Beach :...

Posted by Uttam Pegu on Feb 17, 2012

Valentine’s Day Images : Goa

Goa is smallest state in India in Konkan region in Western India. It is bounded by the state of Maharashtra to the north, and by Karnataka to the east and south, while the Arabian Sea forms its western coast. It is famous for its beautiful beaches which attract many international tourists all round year. I was here on 14th February 2012 and tried to capture some shots. Here are they...

Posted by Uttam Pegu on Feb 8, 2012

Hiran Magri sectors in Udaipur from 5th floor

Udaipur, also known as the City of Lakes, is a city, a Municipal Council and the administrative headquarters of the Udaipur district in the state of Rajasthan in western India. It is located 403 kilometres southwest of the state capital, Jaipur and 250 kilometres (155 mi) northeast from Ahmedabad. Udaipur was the historic capital of the former kingdom of Mewar in Rajputana Agency. Udaipur is famous for...

Posted by Uttam Pegu on Feb 7, 2012

Sajjan Garh (Udaipur) – Now known as Monsoon Palace

The Monsoon Palace, known as the Sajjan Garh Palace before, is on a hilltop in Udaipur, Rajasthan in India, overlooking the lake Pichola. Named Sajjangarh after Maharana Sajjan Singh (1874–1884) of the Mewar Dynasty, who built it in 1884. It offers a panoramic view of the city’s lakes, palaces and surrounding countryside. It was built basically to watch the monsoon clouds so popularly known as...

Posted by Uttam Pegu on Feb 6, 2012

Ranakpur : Wonderful Marble Jain Temple near Udaipur, Rajasthan

I went to Ranakpur with friends of a friend and took out time to shoot these images. Ranakpur is famous for its marble Jain temple, said to be the most spectacular of the Jain temples in the world. There is also a small Sun temple which is managed by the Udaipur royal family trust. It attracts many many tourists. Foreigners are not allowed into the main temple inside the huge temple building. It is...

Posted by Uttam Pegu on Feb 1, 2012

Subansiri : Largest tributary to Brahmaputra

Subansiri river is the largest tributary of the mighty Brahmaputra river, one of the biggest rivers in the world! I went there for holidays as its my home town! NHPC ( National Hydroelectric Power Corporation) of India had built a mega dam to produce 2000MW power on this river. With this dam constructed, this flow of the river has slowed down! Here are few pics taken on 13 Jan...

Posted by Uttam Pegu on Feb 1, 2012

Jaisamand Lake : Udaipur

Jaisamand Lake is supposed to be Asia’s largest man-mad artificial lake with area of total 87KM square! It was created in the 17th century when Rana Jai Singh of Udaipur built a marble dam across the Gomati River. I went there with Nikon D5100 and its kit Lens! Here are few shots at around 2PM! *click on the image to view full!