If memory serves me right it was Priya who started the whole idea of doing a photo drive of the Worli-Bandra sealink. Of course the long weekend was held responsible for her absence and ultimately the 6 twitter buddies (Aalaap, Anupam (bombayaddict), Preshit, Asfaq, Brajeshwar and me) braved the Sunday morning sun to accomplish the… Continue reading Sunday Photo Drive: Worli-Bandra Sealink
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Can we really kick the ‘outsider’ from Mumbai?
Let's put the disclaimer first. I don't have any political inclinations or favourites and also I surely don't have anything against a particular caste. The current Anti- North Indian attacks by MNS supporters on the streets of Mumbai is once again a show of undue power in the hands of few. And if that was… Continue reading Can we really kick the ‘outsider’ from Mumbai?
Photo Post: Mumbai Marathon 2008
My friends told me I was crazy and somebody told me I was foolish. But nevertheless I woke up before sunrise and set out to photograph the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2008. So there I was, all set with my recently acquired Canon Rebel. Unfortunately I had to make do with the 18-55mm lens kit… Continue reading Photo Post: Mumbai Marathon 2008
Local train accident: Can the driver be blamed?
Early morning this news was not something pleasant to start the day with. MUMBAI: Services on the Western Railway were disrupted for an hour on Thursday evening after an agitated mob blocked the tracks at Goregaon. They were upset at the death of a three-year-old girl who was knocked down by a local train while… Continue reading Local train accident: Can the driver be blamed?
Lunch @ Not Just Jazz by the Bay
The first Saturday of a lovely monsoon was indeed very interesting. For a change the lazy me decided to take the better half out for a buffet lunch at Not Just Jazz by the Bay - her favourite. This is a very proper Soup, Salad and Sandwich place - which to me is not all… Continue reading Lunch @ Not Just Jazz by the Bay
Sunday Diary – Mumbai Photo Marathon 2007
Let's be honest, if it wasn't for the Photo Marathon then I would have just spent away another Sunday sleeping, eating and reading. But this Sunday was rather interesting and you will see that we attempted a lot of firsts. Mumbai is a funny city, in the place where they say people are so much… Continue reading Sunday Diary – Mumbai Photo Marathon 2007
Photo pool of Mumbai Photo Marathon 2007
The first Mumbai Photo Marathon 2007 was a success. We had 18 participants who traveled across from Juhu beach to Gateway of India capturing some of the most lovely shots of people, places and nature. Of course our themes for the event were set as: Roadside Mumbai Mumbai Rush Tourists in Mumbai For the photo… Continue reading Photo pool of Mumbai Photo Marathon 2007
Mumbai Photo Marathon 2007 – ready to shoot?
We are ready to shoot! The first ever Mumbai Photo Marathon will happen this Sunday. We have a little different style of doing things compared to other Photo Marathons, considering this is the first time we are doing it! But we will have lots of fun, lots of great pictures and many new friends! Rules… Continue reading Mumbai Photo Marathon 2007 – ready to shoot?
In a week- Mumbai Photo Marathon on 22 April
Taking the lead from the idea which Nirav and I have been working for the past few weeks. It's now final that we will be going ahead with the Mumbai Photo Marathon on next Sunday, 22 April 2007. Nirav has set down the plan of action. Here it is: Here’s the idea: Amature / Professional… Continue reading In a week- Mumbai Photo Marathon on 22 April
PhotoMarathon in Mumbai?
Nirav and I have been discussing about a Mumbai Photo Tour. Just then I happened to read this about a PhotoMarathon in Johannesburg. Would be interesting to do something similar in Mumbai. Nirav is talking about it here and we thought it would be nice to gather some like-minded people and get on the roads… Continue reading PhotoMarathon in Mumbai?