February 2018 brought with it some unexpected travel plans. I think this was the quickest trip by far from Thought to Planning and actually heading there that I have experienced in a very long time. I have been wanting to do some true white winter photography for a while now and being situated in India and Singapore you can see how that can be a challenge.
Read MoreAutumn Photography in London and the Cotswolds
I have always liked to travel during the “off peak” seasons such as Spring and Autumn. I specially like Autumn for the pallets of colours on display against a usually grey sky with a nice nip in the air. Perfect weather for long walks and photography and the drink at the end of the day (or during) tastes that much better. And for a trip to London and the Cotswolds it makes all the more sense. One can avoid the crowds and long queues at venues. Flights and Room rates tend to be cheaper than during the summer. So there’s a lot going for travel in Autumn and here’s some information on traveling to London and the Cotswolds during Autumn.
Read MoreScenic Fall Drives of New England, USA- Part 1
Fall in New England was and is probably one of the biggest inspirations for my Nature and travel Photography. .Having had the opportunity to live in that beautiful region with its 4 full seasons and witnessed the progress of fall colours on the trees in my twenties, I have been drawn back to this wonderful gem of nature to explore and photograph as my photographic ability and my equipment has gotten better over the years. I feel there is always something more I could do to capture the magnificent fall colours.
Read MoreOne week in Switzerland, Exploring Jungfrau Valley and Zurich
20 years of travel and photography in Europe but somehow I had never made it to Switzerland for a proper holiday or photography trip.Somehow visiting Switzerland for a holiday felt like a cliche from all those Bollywood movies I watched while growing up. Finally during this spring of 2019 we decided to visit Switzerland for a family vacation enroute to the US.
Read MoreA Summer Down Under - 2 Weeks in Sydney, Melbourne and Gold Coast
May in Australia isn’t summer actually but it is summer in the Indian Subcontinent and most of South East Asia where I am based. In tropical Australia, the dry season from May to October has clear blue skies and sunny days. The temperatures are cooler. In May, the average daytime temperatures in Sydney are generally around 16°C and hardly fall below the average minimum temperatures of 12°C. The peak temperature of the month can reach a pleasant 20°C. Sydney in May is generally sunny and perfect for hitting the beach.
Read MoreSpring Photography Guide to Grand Tetons and Yellowstone National Parks, USA - by Kamal Chilaka
Yellowstone and Jackson Hole National Parks have long attracted all types of people ranging from Native Americans , European Fur Trappers , Conservationists , Nature lovers and Photographers alike. They are right there on top of the list of National parks which provide great photo ops.
After they had been on my bucket list for a couple of years I finally decided to make the trip with a photography enthusiast friend from Boston.
Read MoreSakura time in Japan
Spring in Japan is the time when the Cherry Blossoms bloom. The lovely Cherry blossoms range in colour from white to vibrant shades of pink. The cherry blossoms in full bloom are a spectacular sight to behold. Hanami or Cherry Blossom viewing is a Japanese tradition where families and friends gather , sometime dressed in traditional Japanese Kimonos and after praying at their favourite shrines have picnics with food drink and song under the canopies of cherry blossom trees
Read MoreCruising through Scandinavia - 2 weeks through Norway, Denmark and Sweden
Scandinavia had been on my bucket list for a couple of years. And finally when I got a chance to travel there I decided to visit Copenhagen, Bergen and Stockholm with a short cruise through the fjords thrown in. This was to be a preview for a longer trip to Scandinavia at a later time. I decided to start with Copenhagen.
Read MoreGetting Acquainted with Ladakh
Ladakh is truly the ceiling of the world. Ladakh boasts of the highest motor-able road and the two highest passes in the world. Sometime its feels like one can reach up and touch the clouds. This mountain Kingdom in Jammu and Kashmir state of India is a land of high altitude deserts, sweeping panoramas, alpine lakes and magical light. Here I share with you my experiences during my photography trip to Ladakh during August 2016.
Read MoreSummer Road Trip to Kerala
Kerala or God’s Own Country as it popularly called is a south eastern state of India. Malayalam is the official Language of Kerala. I have travelled through Kerala by Train on several occasions and always found the region interesting due to its abundant water bodies, greenery and interesting culture but never actually go tot o spend any time there Finally in the Summer of 2016 i got to go there on a family road trip along with some friends.
Read MoreMy Top Photography Locations in New Zealand South Island
New Zealand should be on the bucket list of every Landscape photographer, Hiking Enthusiast and people with wanderlust in general. The “ Land of the Long White Cloud” or Aotearoa is it is referred to in Maori can amaze you with its expansive Landscapes, Lush Green Hills and meadows filled with spring flowers. From verdant beaches to snow peaked mountains New Zealand has it all.
Read MoreUK and Paris in Spring - A 21 day photography trip to Wales, London,The Cotswolds, Amsterdam and Paris - Part 1
Being an April Born myself I have always found Spring time to be a wonderful time for travel and photography. There seems to be so much activity going on in nature after the stillness of winter.
After the success of my Photography trip to Yellowstone and The Grand Tetons during the spring of 2015 I decided once again to do a Spring Photography trip but to the UK and Paris this time.
Read MoreSingapore CBD in photos from 2000 to 2018
Sunrise at Boston Harbour with a Leica X
The Sun was just beginning to rise as I reached the harbour. It was a clear morning and the sun had an intense orange glow while it hung at the horizon. I shot both in colour first to capture the intense colours.
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