Hebbe Falls

Finally we reach Hebbe Falls after a hectic trekking of 3 hours. But the scenic beauty refreshed us so much so much that we could ignore the stress. This 500 meter(approx) high waterfalls has 2 part. The below part isn't visible here. I wonder what will be it is in rainy season.
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Camera: Nokon Coolpix L10
Focal Length: 6 mm
F-Stop: f/2.8
ISO: 64
Exposure Time: 1/250 sec.

Lantana Camara var. Aculeata

Lantana Camara var. Aculeata. Finally got the scientific name of this common flower of South India. This time I got this on the way to Hebbe Falls from Kemmanagundi.

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Camera: Nikon Coolpix L10
Focal Length: 19mm
F-Stop: f/5.2
ISO: 64
Exposure time: 1/125 sec

St. Johns Wor

This is a very common flower which you will come across if you are romaing around wild South India. It's known as St. Johns Wor ( Hypericum Oblongifolium). You will find these flowers in bunch. So one can imagine what view it would be if it's a bright sunny day.
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Camera: Nikon Coolpix L10
Focal Length: 6mm
F-Stop: f/3.2
ISO: 80
Exposure TIme: 1/1000 sec.

Sunrise from Kemmanagundi

After a gap of 4 months, I have returned again with some photos to share. In the month of March, I went to a short trip to Chikmagalur-Kemmanagundi. It's a hill station in Karnataka and famous for Coffee Plantation. Our trip was started with a 8 km trekking from Rajbhavan (horticulture resort at Kemmanagundi) to Hebbe falls. I heard that the sunrise and sunset from Rajbhavan is marvelous. I am not lucky enough to get that view but was able to capture this majestic moment.

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Camera: Nikon Coolpix L10
F-Stop: f/5.6
Exposure Time: 1/285 sec
ISO: 64
Focal Length: 6 mm

Another Roadside Beauty

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These roadside flowers are very much common in southern India. The colors are overwhelming but it has a aweful smell.
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Camera: Nikon Coolpix L10
Focal length: 19mm
F-Stop: f/5.2
ISO: 80
Exposure Time: 1/30 sec.
Exposure Bias: -0.7 step
Capture Date: 20/12/2009
Place: Munnekola, Bangalore

Peace in Black & White

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For the past 2-3 weeks I was quite busy with job and trainings. Those things will eat so much of your time that you can't give time to the things which you really want. But one day, one of my friend(basically friend's friend) helps me to remember that something is missing there. He helps me to remember that I haven't capture single good pic for atleast 1 month. So I take my cam with me and capture this flower on the way to my office. Weather was too cloudy and consequestly there was lot of grain in the background in the picture. So I thought it would be better if I do some post processing. I made it black & white and cloned the background to black. It really helps to make the flower more prominent.

Details:
Camera: Nikon Coolpix L10
Focal Length: 19 mm
F-Stop: f/5.2
Exposure Time: 1/30 sec.
ISO: 183

Bustling Though Serene

A "try" to capture it from different angle. The BhraChukki Waterfalls at ShivanaSamudram,Karnataka (India). Details: Camera: Nikon Coolpix L10 Focal length: 6mm F-Stop: f/5.6 Exposure time: 1/1091 sec. ISO: 64

A Neverending Ballet

BharaChukkki Waterfalls at ShivanaSamudram,Karnataka. Shivanasamudram is a small town in Mandya district at Karnataka. It is situated on the banks of the river Kaveri and is the location of the first Hydro-Electric Power Station in Asia. Details: Camera: Nikon Coolpix L10 Focal length: 6mm F-Stop: f/5.6 Exposure time: 1/917 sec. ISO: 64

The Shining Petals

Captured this vibrant yellow flower on the way to Shivansamudram.

After Shower

I was waiting for my office bus in front of Brand Factory shop near Marathahalli (bangalore). The morning was quite a wet one because the Water God was in his form. It was raining from 4 am. Suddenly I saw these wet leaves. I was lucky that I had my cam with me.


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camera: Nikon Coolpix L10

Focal length: 19 mm

f number: f/5.2

ISO: 84

Exposure time: 1/30 sec

Seasonal Beauty

White flowers are always very soothing. I think so. And if there is some pink tint in the white petals and a red dot at the middle then what could be the better? With green background, this bunch of seasonal flowers will attract any passer-by for sure.

Camera:	Nikon CoolPix L10
F-Number	F/5.2
Focal Length:	19 mm
ISO:	64
Exposure:	1/115 sec.
Exposure Bias:	-1 step
Date taken:	6/09/09

Roadside Refresher

After a long time, I am back with some photos. Presently I am in Bangalore, working in Accenture as Associate Software Engineer. So the upcoming photos will have the essence of Bangalore.

In morning, I just went for a breakfast to a shop. I took my cam with me and got this roadside beauty. I am feeling ashamed of myself that I don't know the names of these magnificent flowers. I am looking forward to the fact if someone shares its name with me. I have shot some more photos, but will share those in the coming posts.

Good Day...

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Camera: Nikon Coolpix L10
Focal Length: 6mm
F Stop: F/5.6
ISO: 64
Exposure: 1/1091 sec.

Together We Stand

~~~ Together We Stand ~~~

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These are a different breed of grass and can be found during rainiy season. In Bengali they are well-known as "Chorkata".

Camera: Nikon Coolpix L10
F-Stop: f/10.4
Focal Length: 19 mm
Exposure Time: 1/738 sec.
ISO: 64

Dad's Good Old Bicycle

~~~ Dad's Good Old Bicycle ~~~

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This photo was taken on 19th Jul, 2009. On that day I was in a mood to explore new areas. So I took my Nikon L10 and my dad's old bicycle and went for a ride. I reached a place known as "beraberi" which was nearly 15-20 min ride from my house. There was a crop field from which a clear vision of sky was available. I was quite happy to see the clear blue sky and waited for a nice sunset.

Camera: Nikon Coolpix L10
Focal Length: 6 mm
ISO: 64
Exposure Time: 1/570 sec.
F-stop: f/5.6
Max Apperture: 3

Green Rally

~~~ Green Rally ~~~

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Captured this series of flaura from a bush opposite to my office. Dont have any idea about the name of those small flowers. But I think they are worth to have a look.

Camera: Nikon Coolpix L10

Akanda

~~~ Akanda ~~~

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Bengali Name: Akanda English Name: Bowstring hemp, Calotrope, Crown flower, Giant milkweed
Captured from a bush ner Airport.

Camera: Nikon Coolpix L10
Focal Length: 13mm
F-Number:F/4.2
Exposure Time: 1/19 sec.
ISO: 200

Rise to the Sky

~~~ Rise to the Sky ~~~

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Captured it from the roof of my house. It was around 5:30 in the evening. Light from the setting sun made a beautiful effect on the leaves of bougainvillea. Also the dark blue sky makes the photo more beautiful.

Camera: Nikon Coolpix L10
Focal Length: 6.2mm
Exposure Time: 1/402 sec.
ISO: 64

Golden Tendril and the Herbs

~~~ Golden Tendril and the Herbs ~~~

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Time: 6:30 am, Place: Near Netiji SubhashChandra International Aireport
Loved the combination of the Golden Tendril and the green 5 petal leaves. Golden Tendril is better known in Bengali as "SwarnaLata"

Camera: Nikon Coolpix L10
Focal Length: 6.2 mm
F-Number:
ISO: 200
Exposure Time: 1/7 sec.
Metering Mode: pattern

Painfully Lonely

~~~ Painfully Lonely ~~~

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Time: 5.45 am

Place: Near Netaji SubhashChandra International Airport

I was hopeful to capture some sunrise shot. But It was too cloudy. Halted by its aloneness and couldn't wait to capture it. As the light was too low, so I prefered Black n White.

Camera: Nikon Coolpix L10

Focal Length: 6mm

F-Number: F/2.8

Exposure Time: 1/30 sec.

ISO: 64

Metering Mode: Pattern

Petals on fire

~~ Petals on Fire ~~

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A gerbera from one of my relative's garden. Sunshine on its bright petals makes it look like as if it is on fire.
Camera: Nikon Coolpix L10
Focal length: 11 mm
F-Number: F/3.8
Exposure: 1/369 sec.