Pune tethe kaya uune....!! The last I visited India was in the year 2017. My recent trip was a one-week quick trip to #Pune (Maharashtra) towards the end of March 2024. Oh boy, it was HOT, oppressing heat, a constant 35 degrees (centigrade) plus during daytime with no breeze whatsoever. The little breeze that would... Continue Reading →
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Movie review: ‘Finding Nemo’ based on Diversity and Inclusion theme
Synopsis: In the depths of the Great Barrier Reef, Marlin, an overly protective clownfish, embarks on a daring rescue mission when his beloved, his only surviving son Nemo, gets scooped up by a diver. With his forgetful friend Dory by his side, Marlin encounters an ocean full of memorable comedic characters, who are differently abled,... Continue Reading →
Backyard – 2
Backyard -1
Monochrome floral
Digital Diet
We are constantly been reminded of getting on a certain dietary plan when you cross a certain age. It is hammered on us mostly when there's a trigger. You have just received your blood report, or your spouse has heard of someone who has gone on diet and has reduced some pounds etc. No doubt... Continue Reading →
Smoke and Art
It is not so good in the state of Victoria, Australia. Fires are still raging. Though they are few hundred kilometres from my house, the smoke is all across Melbourne, covering almost all suburbs. I hope we get some reprieve soon. The air quality index (208) - per https://aqicn.org/city/australia/melbourne/melbourne-cbd/- for Melbourne has dropped to hazardous... Continue Reading →
Yellow Hibiscus
It rained yesterday after many weeks. It has been hard on the state of Victoria (as with few other) with all the heat, fires, and smoke. It was certainly a reprieve as the temperature suddenly dropped - almost 20 degrees - yesterday and started raining. It's raining today too, but the smoke lingers :-(. I... Continue Reading →
Experimental shots
I do experiments whenever I get a chance, inspired by books or articles. Here are few, see if you like them.
Spring’s Here
It has been some time I have posted anything. So here it is. Another round of nature photographs. Spring (here in downunder) is on the doorstep and my little rose garden is blooming up. Here are few shots taken on a bright sunny day.
Night time photography
Last week I was in Sydney on a vacation trip. I almost did 20K steps each day, walked all over from my hotel to those enchanting places. One evening when all others were tired and decided to take a break, I stepped out with my camera and the tripod thinking of getting some night time... Continue Reading →
Raindrops falling on my…
Yesterday it was raining heavily. I had opened up the living room blinds to get a good view and some light too. The atmosphere was dull but not so much for me to take a quick nap. So I decided to finish the book I was reading for some time. The book was of my... Continue Reading →
The Moon
The following images are taken by Canon EOS 7D with a 75-300mm Ultrasonic lens. Shot in Aperture Priority (first two almost full moon images) and complete Manual mode (the crescent moon images) with a tripod. The Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format) data is given under each shot. Taken on 16th May 2019; f/13; 1/400sec; 0... Continue Reading →
Cloud Expressions
These images are straight from my backyard. You get only few seconds to capture the ever changing sky.All images are unfiltered, which means they are not digitally manipulated other than for sizing. I used the GIMP application to add the watermark and resize (file size avg. 3MB to file size avg. 600KB) every picture.Do let... Continue Reading →
Story of Google
Recently I read a book on Google called “Google It”. It wasn’t a biography of a person but an insight into the organization itself and their founders, of course. I don’t like to read biographies of people, but this was something different. When I read the first page I got intrigued and finished the book... Continue Reading →
Science of Photography – Rules
To achieve good results or master a process one must follow certain rules. Photography isn't an exception. There are few written rules which are said to make your photo look better because you now know HOW to take good photos. Few of the rules are listed below. I would like the readers to add more... Continue Reading →
Science of Photography – Focus and Relativity
This blog is in continuation of the previous one
Science of Photography – Elements
Simplifying photography
Trip to Uluru – Day1 Uluru
I have been on many camping trips in my 10 plus years of stay in the USA. First 4/5 years we did strict tent campings, then moved to cabins/yurts, and later started on remote campings (no electricity, no gas, no water, just a wooden or stone made house). I enjoyed every bit of it, being an avid... Continue Reading →
International Dog Day – Stories of loyal and heartwarming Dogs
My last blog was on Dogs (https://thetamhankar.com/2024/11/05/life-without-a-pet-cant-imagine/) and now this. Taking a cue from today - 26th Aug 2025 - being an #International Dog Day, I thought of penning down some thoughts, stories that depicts the loyalty and companionship of our beloved furry friends. Today is not about my dog Biscuit, but few others. By... Continue Reading →
Life without a pet?…can’t imagine
Daily writing promptWhat is good about having a pet?View all responses It has been three years since Biscuit came in our life. Biscuit is my yellow Labrador retriever, got him when he was almost 11 weeks old at the start of 2022. Since then he has become an integral part of our family, a boisterous... Continue Reading →
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