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Basic Photography workshop for trekkers

After the success of the short film-making workshop last year we are organising a basic photography workshop this year. The objective of this workshop is to acquaint participants with basic photography techniques, photo enhancement using post processing techniques and provide practical tips for capturing landscapes, monuments and macro photographs while trekking.

Girimitra Sammelan in conjunction with Maharashtra Seva Sangh organises one-day basic photography workshop for trekkers on 24th April 2016.

Timing : 09.00 am to 6.00 pm

Venue : Maharashtra Seva Sangh, Mulund (West).

Who should attend

Beginners, hobbyists, and serious amateurs who wish to take their photography knowledge one step further.

Scope

Basic photography techniques
Post processing
Tips for photography while trekking (landscapes, monuments and small objects)

Speakers

Dr Paresh Kale : www.pareshkale.blogspot.in

Mr Vivek Kale: www.sahyadrigeographic.com

Fees:

Rs 300/- which includes:

Morning breakfast.
Lunch
Evening tea
Expertise

Prior registration is mandatory.

For registration kindly transfer Rs.300/- per head in the following A/c

The Shamrao Vithal Co-Op Bank LTD (SVC)
In the name of: Rajas Vidyadhar Deshpande
A/C no.: 113603130000630
A/C Type: Saving A/c
Branch: Bhandup East
IFSC Code: SVCB0000136

and fill the form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/108gt8jTERcqsX-iX2jNoewVpw6G3QNqwruFYBBkvxo/viewform

For registration Contact:

Mr Rajas Deshpande

9664782503

Mr Rahul Meshram
9833394047

All text copied from the advertisement by the organisers.

Wandering Destination : Elephanta Caves

Elephant caves alias Gharapurichi Leni - are located near Mumbai. It is the first is a large group of five Hindu caves dedicated to lord Shiva, the second, a smaller group of two Buddhist caves. Caves carved in Besalt rock dates back to somewhere between 5th to 8th century. It was designated UNESCO heritage site and now maintained by ASI.

Main cave : Shiva Cave. It is the largest among all whose roof is supported by rock columns

Each wall of main cave has large carvings of Shiva. The famous Trimurti is located on the south wall.

Main cave shine of Lord Shiva

The other caves ahead of main cave

Some caves are unfinished, some got destroyed

Lots of monkeys re found the on the island. As happens everywhere, monkeys snatch food items from the hands of travelers and enjoy themselves.

Just after the last cave, a nature trail goes ahead to the top of the Island. Hardly visitors take this path. Don't miss this, go ahead to see the beauty of the surroundings.

Left of this trek you can see Elephanta Dam

Canon trek: Most of the path is build with concrete, thus walking is easy

Beginning of summer - trees shade their leaves.

Canon Point: A historical canon installed by Portuguese is preserved. Many Hindi movies from early 90's are shot here, as I was told.

Tata power plant located in Uran. Bay of Uran is famous for Bird watching, especially Greater Flamingos.

JNP seaport on Nhava Sheva Island. Sea in this part of Arabian sea is very busy due to Naval HQ at Gate way of India, private yachts, tourists for Elephanta, and a lot of good transport ships. On the travel to Elephanta from Gate way one can capture the variety of ships. Check my earlier posts about "Ship watch at Gateway"

The skyline of the great Mumbai seen from the top

Idols of Hindu god and goddesses for sale. Bids and other jewelry is also available at the shops near the entrance to the caves. I found it costlier than at the main land, advice not to buy.

Entrance fee:

Citizen of South Asian countries : 10/-
Other countries: 250 /-
Children below 15 years : free

Timing

Open from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Closed on Monday

How to reach

Elephanta Island is located near the Appolo Bandar (ner Gateway of India) and can be reached by a ferry boat from Gate way of India in less than half an hour. On the way you can shoot some outstanding variety of ships anchored.

Hotel Renaissance, Powai

The Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel offers a luxury retreat in the heart of India's most vibrant cities. Perched on the banks of Lake Powai, it offers sweeping view of Lake Powai. Here are two captures of the hotel shot from the terrace of hostel 12 of IIT Bombay.

Small but striking

Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.

Vincent Van Gogh

All of us want a positive change to make our life better and as never before. Betterment of life uplifts the standard of living. In country like India, the standard is decided by many factors which includes economy, environment, education and the political scenario. Economy and education drive other two very strongly. Several macro as well as micro factors helps in improving economy as strengthening the small but unique features make a greater impact on local and global economy.

Tourism is certainly one of them. It helps the local community to thrive and avoid migration for earning. Tourism helps to preserve ancient institutes and imparts the sense of belonging to people. It connects people, motivates people and unites people.

India certainly has a great opportunity to capitalize on tourism to partly solve the problems like unemployment, migration, state-based-discrimination etc. Tourism will also help us to build a good image of diverse Indian culture.

Till this point there is nothing new that I have stated. We all are masters of theory who miserably fail in implementing it. Tourism is neglected topic for most of our states. Many of our politicians doesn't believe tourism can help us removing poverty. For some large amount of funds are required for improving tourism. For some 20 second advertisement will attract tourists. For some tourism means water-park, zoo, museums, and all other sorts of artificial things.

We all require to have a wider perspective when improving tourism. Many small steps must be taken in order to achieve a big dream of Tourism based economy. Some of these are

Improving quality of transportation (especially railways and roads)
Cleanliness of the tourist places, especially
Detailed information of tourist spots through updated websites, road signs, Information kiosk
True advertisement creating impact among local as well as foreign visitors

Now the question is how to achieve all these with small funds? Ideas are already implemented by some smart administrators and creative thinkers. Here are few of them which have worked well in create small but striking impact on some of the above mentioned aspects.

Near-road-wall painted with pictures depicting stories from the Indian culture, Rourkela (Odisha). As paintings are of religious nature, no littering has been seen around. Target of clean roadside is 100% achieved.

Walls painted with Varli paintings (A local folk painting) , Ratnagiri Railway Station, Maharashtra. Station certainly is beautified and also show cases local art.

State transport bus painted with advertise related to state tourism, Sawantwadi, Maharashtra. Such decoration improves the image of local transport bus, generates funds and advertises local tourism features.