Recently Arrived

Kaadian · Oct 22nd, 2008, 19:44

So I have recently arrived in Gurgaon for my new job.

I haven't been able to take any "proper" pictures yet so here are some snapshots of my impressions to date.

http://www.pbase.com/cmclaughlan/india

The first picture in the series is to celebrate my new favourite custom. Samosas, in that case a bread one, to celebrate all kinds of events. So much better than nasty Costco white cake !!

Colin

Cardamom · Oct 23rd, 2008, 10:35

Welcome, Kaadian!

Thanks for sharing your pictures. I'm going to bed on an empty stomach and boy that first snap looks tasty!

-C

puchoo · Oct 23rd, 2008, 16:43

Welcome!!

Incidentally, thats not a samosa..its a bread pakora!

Kaadian · Oct 23rd, 2008, 16:55

Thanks Puchoo,

I have a *lot* of learning to do !

Colin

puchoo · Oct 23rd, 2008, 18:29

Ofcourse !! and IM is an excellent place for that!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaadian

I have a *lot* of learning to do !

Colin

Kaadian · Nov 23rd, 2008, 23:55

I got invited to my first ever Indian wedding on Friday. What an event. I loved it. And the food, oh my goodness. So much, so good. I tried hard to avoid taking my camera but I couldn't help myself and ran to my car to capture some images.
http://www.pbase.com/cmclaughlan/india

Today I visited Mata Bhuvneshwari Devi Temple not far from Gurgaon. I don't think I've felt so peaceful in many a day. (Or maybe that is just me being weaned off of Diet Coke ?) Anyway, some pictures from there here:
http://www.pbase.com/cmclaughlan/mbvt

Colin

Cardamom · Nov 24th, 2008, 01:36

These are lovely pics, Kaadian. Please keep sharing

-C

Kaadian · Dec 12th, 2008, 11:53

I got to walk my little feet off yesterday. Went for a wander around Chandni Chowk. Apart from being denied tea/coffee at a vendor, I just smiled, said "Thank-you" and moved on, I had a wonderful day out. Glad the office closed so I could do it on a week-day rather than a Saturday.

Anyhoo piccies !

http://www.pbase.com/cmclaughlan/old_delhi

Colin

Nick-H · Dec 12th, 2008, 13:56

Denied?

It's not like an Indian venture to refuse custom...

Could you by any chance be misunderstanding the Indian half-head-shake which actually means 'yes'?

Kaadian · Dec 12th, 2008, 15:04

Given that each time it was accompanied by a rather emphatic "no" while looking me in the eyes ? No. Afraid not.

I just think they didn't want anything to do with the crazy looking big white guy.

I wasn't offended and went merrily on my way.

Papilia · Dec 12th, 2008, 15:56

Kaadian, I just have to say I found some of you photos really amazing! I just have a question, do you do all the settings manually or semi-automatic?
I have just gotten myself a D80 and am trying to figure out how to make the most out of it, and I am flying to India next Saturday and am very much looking foprward to some great photo opportunitites..

thanks!

gillheri · Dec 12th, 2008, 16:02

Hey Kaadian
Sometimes strange circumstances saves us from Delhi belly even... maybe it was your angel who protected you.

... Be careful with street food in general... I have been sick a few times in India because of the tempting foods of the streets. Since I have totally quit with it, I haven't been sick even once, and now, this is nearly two yeas going on like this.

Kaadian · Dec 12th, 2008, 18:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Papilia

Kaadian, I just have to say I found some of you photos really amazing! I just have a question, do you do all the settings manually or semi-automatic?
I have just gotten myself a D80 and am trying to figure out how to make the most out of it, and I am flying to India next Saturday and am very much looking foprward to some great photo opportunitites..

thanks!

Hi Papilia,
Thank-you for your kind words.

I am sure you will have a wonderful time. The things to see and photograph are just staggering.

Most of the time I stick the camera on P and am perfectly happily. Unless I know I want lots of focus in which case i stick it on A and f11 or I know I want a very shallow depth of field and then i stick it on f2.8 And that's pretty much me.

D700, auto-iso, great high ISO images, VR lens means I have pretty much forgotten what my SB800 flash looks like.

Colin

Kaadian · Dec 12th, 2008, 18:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by gillheri

Hey Kaadian
Sometimes strange circumstances saves us from Delhi belly even... maybe it was your angel who protected you.

... Be careful with street food in general... I have been sick a few times in India because of the tempting foods of the streets. Since I have totally quit with it, I haven't been sick even once, and now, this is nearly two yeas going on like this.

Hehe I think I am trying to test myself to see how far I can go. So far samosas (with a wonderful banana chutney I had never had before) and gulab jaman are about it. Although I have done golgappa but didn't really like them.

I've been lucky to go to a couple of weddings recently that had amazing street food, all hygienically prepared (with lots of clean running water around) so I got to try lots of stuff then.

However, your advice is well taken !

Colin

puchoo · Dec 12th, 2008, 19:25

i love the wedding season .....so much food....but a small stomach unfortunately...

Oct 22nd, 2008, 19:44	#1
Kaadian Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 27	Recently Arrived So I have recently arrived in Gurgaon for my new job. I haven't been able to take any "proper" pictures yet so here are some snapshots of my impressions to date. http://www.pbase.com/cmclaughlan/india The first picture in the series is to celebrate my new favourite custom. Samosas, in that case a bread one, to celebrate all kinds of events. So much better than nasty Costco white cake !! Colin

Oct 23rd, 2008, 16:43	#3
puchoo Maha Guru Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Delhi & Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) Posts: 5,411	Welcome!! Incidentally, thats not a samosa..its a bread pakora! __________________ Cheers! Indiamike Mod team............ puchoo.wordpress.com

Dec 12th, 2008, 15:56	#11
Papilia Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brussels Posts: 1	Photos Kaadian, I just have to say I found some of you photos really amazing! I just have a question, do you do all the settings manually or semi-automatic? I have just gotten myself a D80 and am trying to figure out how to make the most out of it, and I am flying to India next Saturday and am very much looking foprward to some great photo opportunitites.. thanks!

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Oct 23rd, 2008, 10:35	#2
Cardamom mad for mithai! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 367	Welcome, Kaadian! Thanks for sharing your pictures. I'm going to bed on an empty stomach and boy that first snap looks tasty! -C

Oct 23rd, 2008, 16:55	#4
Kaadian Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 27	Thanks Puchoo, I have a lot of learning to do ! Colin

Nov 23rd, 2008, 23:55	#6
Kaadian Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 27	I got invited to my first ever Indian wedding on Friday. What an event. I loved it. And the food, oh my goodness. So much, so good. I tried hard to avoid taking my camera but I couldn't help myself and ran to my car to capture some images. http://www.pbase.com/cmclaughlan/india Today I visited Mata Bhuvneshwari Devi Temple not far from Gurgaon. I don't think I've felt so peaceful in many a day. (Or maybe that is just me being weaned off of Diet Coke ?) Anyway, some pictures from there here: http://www.pbase.com/cmclaughlan/mbvt Colin

Nov 24th, 2008, 01:36	#7
Cardamom mad for mithai! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 367	These are lovely pics, Kaadian. Please keep sharing -C

Dec 12th, 2008, 11:53	#8
Kaadian Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 27	I got to walk my little feet off yesterday. Went for a wander around Chandni Chowk. Apart from being denied tea/coffee at a vendor, I just smiled, said "Thank-you" and moved on, I had a wonderful day out. Glad the office closed so I could do it on a week-day rather than a Saturday. Anyhoo piccies ! http://www.pbase.com/cmclaughlan/old_delhi Colin

Dec 12th, 2008, 13:56	#9
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,225	Denied? It's not like an Indian venture to refuse custom... Could you by any chance be misunderstanding the Indian half-head-shake which actually means 'yes'?

Dec 12th, 2008, 15:04	#10
Kaadian Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 27	Given that each time it was accompanied by a rather emphatic "no" while looking me in the eyes ? No. Afraid not. I just think they didn't want anything to do with the crazy looking big white guy. I wasn't offended and went merrily on my way.

Dec 12th, 2008, 16:02	#12
gillheri Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 74	Hey Kaadian Sometimes strange circumstances saves us from Delhi belly even... maybe it was your angel who protected you. ... Be careful with street food in general... I have been sick a few times in India because of the tempting foods of the streets. Since I have totally quit with it, I haven't been sick even once, and now, this is nearly two yeas going on like this.

Dec 12th, 2008, 19:25	#15
puchoo Maha Guru Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Delhi & Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) Posts: 5,411	i love the wedding season .....so much food....but a small stomach unfortunately...