‘THE COLD STARE’ - I always heard about it, read about it. Now I know it - up close

abheekg · 5th September 2010, 09:35

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Originally Posted by MNandy

Hi, Dr. Ghosh..This was great reading. Particularly since I also had the idea it won't be worth to go to Tadoba during the rains. I went there in this firey summer..boy! what a temperature it was. But then rewarded by fantastic experience in the jungle. Took a lot of pictures of the tiger and lots of birds. In fact this year only I have started roaming the jungles...Ranthambore twice, Bandhavgarh Corbett and Tadoba. This Winter I am reserving for Birding through the Rann of Kutch..and if time permits Gir.

Thats great. Post your best shots from Tadoba here to let the team members see how brutal the last summer was on this park.

Dr. A Ghosh

abheekg · 5th September 2010, 11:28

We were waiting near a water hole for the almighty to come to quench his thirst-Thats me standing at the back.

‘THE COLD STARE’ - I always heard about it, read about it. Now I know it - up close-41115_1609731442533_1213630369_1704263_5969079_n.jpg

Photograph courtesy: Anirban Ganguly.

regards,
Dr. A Ghosh

MNandy · 5th September 2010, 21:00

Dear Dr. Ghosh,
Uploading the pictures. The surroundings will be in sharp contrast to the pictures during the monsoon. Even the tan of the tiger is different in summer. Need less to say that even being out in the jungle with the mercury touching almost 50 deg (may be more) although I had my initial moments of a feeling of chill before by body could adjust to the temp, My friend and myself had a rocking time there and Mr. Manish Verma was wonderful with us.
I have uploaded as much as I could for everyone to enjoy. Don't know if that is allowed. Hopefully done it in the correct thread.
Malay Nandy

fazalaliadil · 5th September 2010, 21:12

Malay Nandy,
By your photographs I can tell you are a bird man.
A very good capture of an array of wildlife in one trip.
Please share, the lenses used.
Regards,

fazalaliadil · 5th September 2010, 21:15

Dr. Ghosh,
I ran out of words trying to compliment you on your endeavors, passion and photographs. Thanks for adding more here.
Regards,

MNandy · 5th September 2010, 21:24

Thanks Adil and Dr. Ghosh. I use a Canon 50D with Canon 18-135 IS and Canon 100-400L IS USM. During this trip I also used a Sony alpha 350 with sony 500 f8 refles lens.

Surprise · 5th September 2010, 21:33

Dr.A.Ghosh: Terrific photographs. You made me sit entire weekend just browsing through your photographs again and again. Went through your other albums in FB..Great Ones.

You and Fazalaliadil are my favorite wild life guys in TBHP.

Thad E Ginathom · 5th September 2010, 22:14

Mnandy. excellent pictures!

MileCruncher · 6th September 2010, 07:02

Every time I come back to this thread, I get simply bowled over by the new set of pictures of wildlife.

Please keep this up.

Cheers

ExtremeTorque · 6th September 2010, 13:03

Abheek, Mnandy - Excellent pics. Mnandy, since i am done with the travelogue, please feel free to post as many pics/details/a complete travelogue you want. I wanted this thread to be a one stop for someone visiting TATR as well as the sheer pleaseure of seeing the photos from your exploits.
@ all others, based on the feedback about my photos on this thread, i finally managed to buy (not an SLR) the Canon SX 20 IS. Its a superzoom 20x with HDMI video recording, serving the purpose of a good camera and a hand cam as well.

‘THE COLD STARE’ - I always heard about it, read about it. Now I know it - up close-sx202020is.jpg

vamsi.kona · 6th September 2010, 13:19

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Originally Posted by ExtremeTorque

@ i finally managed to buy (not an SLR) the Canon SX 20 IS. Its a superzoom 20x with HDMI video recording, serving the purpose of a good camera and a hand cam as well.

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How much did it burn your pockets?

ExtremeTorque · 6th September 2010, 13:49

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Originally Posted by vamsi.kona

How much did it burn your pockets?

Damages - 24,000
The actual package was 23,500 with 2GB card free. Paid 500 extra for a 4GB card and got a camera pouch and LCD protector free.

vamsi.kona · 6th September 2010, 16:57

@ extremetorque. A small request. How about posting a couple of snaps with your old cam and the same shots with your new one. That would be very easy to see the difference.

MNandy · 6th September 2010, 17:14

The difference between this point and shoot camera and a SLR will not be apparent much with pictures seen in a condensed size but when it will be viewed at 100% size. This is because of the physical dimension of the image sensor and how much pixels of data is punched into the sensor. Since the size of the sensors in p&s camera is very small (usually 1/8th of the size of a 35mm optical film) when one takes print in full size the pictire becomes blurred compared to a full format SLR where the sensor size is same as a 35mm film.

MileCruncher · 6th September 2010, 17:56

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Originally Posted by ExtremeTorque

Damages - 24,000
The actual package was 23,500 with 2GB card free. Paid 500 extra for a 4GB card and got a camera pouch and LCD protector free.

Congrats on your purchase but sorry to say I think you made a wrong choice. You could have picked a Canon EOS 1000D for 22.5 which comes with a bag and 2GB card. Then you wouldn't have needed to make any further camera purchases for the next 5 years. Just keep adding lenses to your kitty depending upon your budget. With the Bridge camera's even though they have high zooms, the pic quality at that zoom level is not comparable to any DSLR. Plus you can't change lenses and you will soon be feeling the need to buy a DSLR.

Sorry to burst the bubble but thought needed to tell you the pitfalls. See if you can still exchange the piece. Chimalgi might give you a good offer.

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Originally Posted by MNandy

The difference between this point and shoot camera and a SLR will not be apparent much with pictures seen in a condensed size but when it will be viewed at 100% size. This is because of the physical dimension of the image sensor and how much pixels of data is punched into the sensor. Since the size of the sensors in p&s camera is very small (usually 1/8th of the size of a 35mm optical film) when one takes print in full size the pictire becomes blurred compared to a full format SLR where the sensor size is same as a 35mm film.

+1 to that.

5th September 2010, 11:28	#197
abheekg BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nagpur Posts: 690 Thanked: 187 Times	One pic from last summer *We were waiting near a water hole for the almighty to come to quench his thirst-Thats me standing at the back.* Photograph courtesy: Anirban Ganguly. regards, Dr. A Ghosh
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5th September 2010, 21:00	#198
MNandy Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Noida (UP) Posts: 13 Thanked: 3 Times	Dear Dr. Ghosh, Uploading the pictures. The surroundings will be in sharp contrast to the pictures during the monsoon. Even the tan of the tiger is different in summer. Need less to say that even being out in the jungle with the mercury touching almost 50 deg (may be more) although I had my initial moments of a feeling of chill before by body could adjust to the temp, My friend and myself had a rocking time there and Mr. Manish Verma was wonderful with us. I have uploaded as much as I could for everyone to enjoy. Don't know if that is allowed. Hopefully done it in the correct thread. Malay Nandy Attached Thumbnails
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fazalaliadil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,022 Thanked: 672 Times View My Garage	Malay Nandy, By your photographs I can tell you are a bird man. A very good capture of an array of wildlife in one trip. Please share, the lenses used. Regards,
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5th September 2010, 21:15	#200
fazalaliadil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,022 Thanked: 672 Times View My Garage	Dr. Ghosh, I ran out of words trying to compliment you on your endeavors, passion and photographs. Thanks for adding more here. Regards,
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5th September 2010, 21:24	#201
MNandy Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Noida (UP) Posts: 13 Thanked: 3 Times	Thanks Adil and Dr. Ghosh. I use a Canon 50D with Canon 18-135 IS and Canon 100-400L IS USM. During this trip I also used a Sony alpha 350 with sony 500 f8 refles lens.
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5th September 2010, 21:33	#202
Surprise Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,523 Thanked: 454 Times	Dr.A.Ghosh: Terrific photographs. You made me sit entire weekend just browsing through your photographs again and again. Went through your other albums in FB..Great Ones. You and Fazalaliadil are my favorite wild life guys in TBHP.
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5th September 2010, 22:14	#203
Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,005 Thanked: 26,445 Times	Mnandy. excellent pictures!
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6th September 2010, 07:02	#204
MileCruncher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MH01 Posts: 4,235 Thanked: 592 Times View My Garage	Every time I come back to this thread, I get simply bowled over by the new set of pictures of wildlife. Please keep this up. Cheers
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6th September 2010, 13:03	#205
ExtremeTorque BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 379 Thanked: 20 Times	Abheek, Mnandy - Excellent pics. Mnandy, since i am done with the travelogue, please feel free to post as many pics/details/a complete travelogue you want. I wanted this thread to be a one stop for someone visiting TATR as well as the sheer pleaseure of seeing the photos from your exploits. @ all others, based on the feedback about my photos on this thread, i finally managed to buy (not an SLR) the Canon SX 20 IS. Its a superzoom 20x with HDMI video recording, serving the purpose of a good camera and a hand cam as well.
	() Thanks

6th September 2010, 16:57	#208
vamsi.kona BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 280 Thanked: 568 Times	@ extremetorque. A small request. How about posting a couple of snaps with your old cam and the same shots with your new one. That would be very easy to see the difference.
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6th September 2010, 17:14	#209
MNandy Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Noida (UP) Posts: 13 Thanked: 3 Times	The difference between this point and shoot camera and a SLR will not be apparent much with pictures seen in a condensed size but when it will be viewed at 100% size. This is because of the physical dimension of the image sensor and how much pixels of data is punched into the sensor. Since the size of the sensors in p&s camera is very small (usually 1/8th of the size of a 35mm optical film) when one takes print in full size the pictire becomes blurred compared to a full format SLR where the sensor size is same as a 35mm film.
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