tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18417031502009573132024-03-05T02:01:01.651-08:00Little escapades from city lifeRide alone, helps you clear up a lot of things !Hayathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086220590003919682noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841703150200957313.post-20365832678138741362023-01-08T23:35:00.005-08:002023-01-12T23:21:35.454-08:00A quick test of possibly the best bird/wildlife action photography comboEver since OM systems (erstwhile Olympus) launched the OM-1 and the Olympus 150-400mm f4.5 lens, it has been garnering a lot of interest. And me being a nature lover and photographer, wanted to give it a try!
Some calls to the ever helpful Mr. Ravindra from OlympusPro India got that combo in my hands for some tests. Wanted to see what the setup was capable of. A quick dash to a nearby biodiverse location on a winter morning to set the ball rolling.
The OM systems OM-1 is a true flagship camera
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<li>AF modes and zones with varying sensitivity to cater to various styles of wildlife shooting</li>
<li>Customizable burst rates</li>
<li>Top of the line AF AI-based tracking. It blew my socks off!</li>
<li>Extremely customizable and priceless ProCapture mode for people who enjoy action photography</li>
<li>Ergonomic and thoughtful button placement across the body and lens</li>
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The lens at 400mm stays open at f4.5, using the built-in 1.25x TC at the telephoto end makes it a very impressive 500mm f5.6 - this being the FF equivalent of 1000mm f5.6
Right off the bat, the reach easily outweighs the weight of the setup. Compared to anything else in it's class, the lack of weight is phenomenal.
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Trying this on birds, the AF lock was precise with a ton of detail to show!
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Shooting birds in-flight was a breeze, Continuous AF coupled with Bird AI tracking ensured the keeper rate was through the roof.
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A shot I had struggled with so far, not perfect, but I'll gladly take this
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A lot of non-MFT photographers often talk about the Bokeh being not so smooth, this lens design has taken that into consideration and the Bokeh quality has gotten better. Putting distance between the subject and the background is always key, making it work right brings out the best isolation.
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/190312994@N06/52615956437/in/dateposted-public/" title="Greater cormorant, closeup!"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52615956437_c4dd391e93_b.jpg" width="1024" height="674" alt="Greater cormorant, closeup!"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Isolation isn't the end-all for wildlife, using the environs does make frames a lot more appealing.
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<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/190312994@N06/52616416261/in/dateposted-public/" title="Indian pond heron"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52616416261_822807b0ae_b.jpg" width="1024" height="646" alt="Indian pond heron"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/190312994@N06/52616684179/in/dateposted-public/" title="Greater cormorant"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52616684179_88e87ac49e_b.jpg" width="730" height="1024" alt="Greater cormorant"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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A shot of the full moon, handheld @ 1/4th of a second!:O
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With a pretty close minimum focusing distance of 1.3m it doubles up as a lovely close-up lens too.
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Some of the third party applications such as Fastone aren't equipped to handle the brand new .orf files, they'll catch up soon. Used IrfanView with the latest set of plugins to cull and manage the huge buckets of burst images.
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Thoroughly impressed by the capabilities of this setup, arguably one of the best money can buy. Should pick this up again with a visit to another location!
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Cheers!
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HayathHayathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086220590003919682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841703150200957313.post-8459243369768986192022-10-27T23:07:00.002-07:002022-11-07T04:39:51.667-08:00Smarter than thou!You get that weird feeling something is watching you? I gaze around and notice there was this orange thing, as i move to the side to get a closer glimpse it moves too, staying hidden.
Curious to see what it was, I hang around rather impatiently. While doing this, I notice a signature spider looking rather tired. And then, slowly I see the orange thing move it's antennae trying to sense it's way around. Lo and behold, here comes the Pompilid spider wasp.
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It had injected it's venom into the signature spider and was ensuring she could drag it back into a living coffin.
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Any movement from us would not get past her watchful eyes.
You know we say spiders are smart and aware? Well, these spider hunters have to be more aware and smart too!
Hayathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086220590003919682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841703150200957313.post-60162692781248639472022-10-06T08:23:00.000-07:002022-10-06T08:23:21.735-07:00Fuzzy and buzzy!Was casually browsing through some of the recent images when this concept of all the fuzzy and buzzy creatures sprang to mind!
A few selected ones here :)
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<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/190312994@N06/52367865367/in/dateposted-public/" title="Argiope on it's web"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52367865367_1abb7c0ebf_c.jpg" width="543" height="800" alt="Argiope on it's web"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/190312994@N06/52368806826/in/dateposted-public/" title="Like skyscrapers!"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52368806826_40fbe40935_c.jpg" width="604" height="800" alt="P1010265-a"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/190312994@N06/52369226240/in/dateposted-public/" title="Interesting patterns on this fungi"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52369226240_0d023fdc75_c.jpg" width="800" height="525" alt="Interesting patterns on this fungi"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/190312994@N06/52367866062/in/dateposted-public/" title="Bagworm moth atop it's pupal case"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52367866062_300442eb7d_c.jpg" width="661" height="800" alt="Bagworm moth atop it's pupal case"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/190312994@N06/52369226820/in/dateposted-public/" title="Barleria pollen"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52369226820_b894c2c961_c.jpg" width="693" height="800" alt="Barleria pollen"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/190312994@N06/52369120179/in/dateposted-public/" title="Aemene sp | Polka dots!"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52369120179_e13c44d092_c.jpg" width="624" height="800" alt="Aemene sp | Polka dots!"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/190312994@N06/52328699211/in/dateposted-public/" title="Interesting looking planthopper"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52328699211_e0472a17bf_c.jpg" width="800" height="513" alt="Interesting looking planthopper"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/190312994@N06/52369039723/in/dateposted-public/" title="Juvenile Hyllus female"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52369039723_ff08814fa8_c.jpg" width="800" height="533" alt="Juvenile Hyllus female"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/190312994@N06/52329126930/in/dateposted-public/" title="Gills of a mushroom"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52329126930_3dbe09c4ec_c.jpg" width="800" height="574" alt="P1010667"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/190312994@N06/52328699471/in/dateposted-public/" title="Backlit umbrellas"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52328699471_e2dfced252_c.jpg" width="800" height="493" alt="Backlit umbrellas"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/190312994@N06/52328950453/in/dateposted-public/" title="Pupa with it's silken cocoon"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52328950453_1aecd4443f_c.jpg" width="800" height="567" alt="Pupa with it's silken cocoon"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Spiky/Buzzy!
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<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/190312994@N06/52369119844/in/dateposted-public/" title="When the cat(erpillar) looks like a Mutt"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52369119844_c11c38c663_c.jpg" width="800" height="494" alt="When the cat(erpillar) looks like a Mutt"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/190312994@N06/52179966214/in/dateposted-public/" title="Spiny assassin bug"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52179966214_ae7a78a0c0_c.jpg" width="800" height="544" alt="Spiny assassin bug"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>Hayathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086220590003919682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841703150200957313.post-81181059713845928282022-05-24T03:29:00.005-07:002022-05-24T03:35:44.262-07:00Set wet! A year and a half since the last post! And a similar theme like the last one, thanks to the rains.
We had a welcome break from the heat in the form of rain due to a passing cyclone on the coast. The drizzle and morning dew lent a great additional touch. Just had to make a break for it at sunrise before the sun got to the droplets first.<br/>
This fascinating mechanism of some plants discarding excess water - called guttation
<a href==https://flic.kr/p/2nnd3Mo><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52092181792_1352a1b5e4_b.jpg"/></a>
<a href==https://flic.kr/p/2nnd3Mo>Guttation</a>
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<a href==https://flic.kr/p/2nnioDJ>Chafer beetle, with dew</a>
<a href==https://flic.kr/p/2nniiP1><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52093207906_f94536b16c_b.jpg"/></a>
<a href==https://flic.kr/p/2nniiP1>Long-legged fly on a dewy leaf</a>
<a href==https://flic.kr/p/2nnwXZM><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52095872819_a2f7aaedfb_b.jpg"/></a>
<a href==https://flic.kr/p/2nnwXZM>Dew covered Tawny coster</a>
<a href==https://flic.kr/p/2nnvK8P><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52095634441_ac60488e9f_b.jpg"/></a>
<a href==https://flic.kr/p/2nnvK8P>Coromandel marsh dart, with dew</a>
<a href==https://flic.kr/p/2nnkTcD><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52093710455_8bd476f81a_b.jpg"/></a>
<a href==https://flic.kr/p/2nnkTcD>Hamadruas on a wet leaf</a>
<a href==https://flic.kr/p/2nnvRXC><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52095657398_fe8a2a9bf3_b.jpg"/></a>
<a href==https://flic.kr/p/2nnvRXC>Tussock moth caterpillar</a>
Cicadas being their noisiest!
<a href==https://flic.kr/p/2nnwXZm><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52095872794_4d505cac73_b.jpg"/></a>
<a href==https://flic.kr/p/2nnwXZm>Cicada, close-up</a>
A couple of insects/butterflies allowing me to get close
<a href==https://flic.kr/p/2nnyiS6><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52096134765_7e45a582b2_b.jpg"/></a>
<a href==https://flic.kr/p/2nnyiS6>Silverline butterfly close-up</a>
<a href==https://flic.kr/p/2nnvRZg><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52095657493_92dbb5e27c_b.jpg"/></a>
<a href==https://flic.kr/p/2nnvRZg>Common five-ring close-up</a>
<a href==https://flic.kr/p/2nniiQ8><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52093207971_d4f720701e_b.jpg"/></a>
<a href==https://flic.kr/p/2nniiQ8>Peekaboo! Moth resting on the edge of a leaf mine</a>
<a href==https://flic.kr/p/2nniiM7><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52093207796_94fd3587e0_b.jpg"/></a>
<a href==https://flic.kr/p/2nniiM7>Ammophila sp Sand wasp</a>
<a href==https://flic.kr/p/2nnvRX7><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52095657368_e193452085_b.jpg"/></a>
<a href==https://flic.kr/p/2nnvRX7>Putting on a grin for the portrait!</a>
New leaves/shoots brings in renewed joy for everyone, prey and predator included
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<a href==https://flic.kr/p/2nnyiQh>Tw-tailed spider with kill | Jackal fly bothering it</a> by
<a href==https://flic.kr/p/2nnwY2R><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52095872939_7747de1e05_b.jpg"/></a>
<a href==https://flic.kr/p/2nnwY2R>Aphids with ants</a>
<a href==https://flic.kr/p/2nnvKd8><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52095634691_7cbea915f8_b.jpg"/></a>
<a href==https://flic.kr/p/2nnvKd8>Flower caterpillar | Homodes sp</a> <br/>
All shot on the Olympus OMD EM10 m2, 60mm macro, Godox TT 250O with a DIY diffuser.
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Till the next one!<br/>
Cheers!<br/>
Hayath
Hayathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086220590003919682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841703150200957313.post-42735996324600627662020-12-16T01:10:00.003-08:002020-12-16T01:28:56.441-08:00Studded with jewels - dew beautifying everything around Rains have been odd this year, with several cyclones and depressions in the Bay of Bengal bringing in untimely rain.
However, this did bring some silver lining - the fine drizzle worked at beautifying everything in it's path, almost like lending the Midas touch.
Slug moth, Limacodidae caterpillar with dew
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Thomisus female on a dewy branch
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Caught in the web of a Funnel web spider
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Assassin bug on a dewy leaf
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Dewy leaf beetle
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Membracid with a dewy hat!
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Raindrops on an orb weaver's web
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Portrait of a drenched katydid
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Raindrops
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Drenched Halticidae
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Twins! Supobia sp
<img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50675293418_9eb55ab1a2_b.jpg" width="877" height="1024" alt="Twins! Supobia sp"></img>
The colder climate also allowed me to get a lot more closer and make better close-ups
Golden dartlet
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Dragonfly close-up
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Coelioxys sp leaf-cutter bee
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Mantisfly close-up
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Moth close-up!
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These really eerie claw-like fungii growing on a bark
Fungii growing in the shape of a claw
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Till the next one!
Cheers!
HayathHayathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086220590003919682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841703150200957313.post-2669201542824786092019-11-19T01:25:00.001-08:002019-11-19T01:25:32.191-08:00Flora and fauna of the Bannerghatta (Shivanahalli) areaVisited the Shivanahalli area of Bannerghatta last weekend. The naturally maintained Ashram is a treat! The thick canopy creates a micro-climate of it's own.<br /><br />
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Ismail and Vipin managed the permits. Harshith, Ismail and I spent a good 5-6 hours exploring the campus and the "man-made" forest. Thanks to Murali for the warm hospitality.<br /><br />
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Like Thomas Fuller said - "He that plants trees loves others beside himself". What a brilliant living example we got to experience<br /><br />
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Some of the images in an easy to view format in the video below<br /><br />
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Until the next one.<br /><br />
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Cheers!<br /><br />
HayathHayathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086220590003919682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841703150200957313.post-12133998510794423422019-09-12T07:26:00.001-07:002022-06-07T00:45:08.919-07:00Exploring Valparai<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Had a quick, last-minute visit to Valparai. The long weekend ensured the bus ticket prices were sky high and the jams on Hosur road really long.<br />
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Managed to make up for some lost time by taking hiring a cab from Pollachi. Couldn't get to see the Nilgiri Tahr or the famed Leopards, well that'd be for next time.<br />
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Thanks to Raju sir for the wonderful hospitality and Pavan for the company, a thoroughly enjoyable trip!<br />
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Here's a quick video slideshow of the sights and images from Valparai...<br />
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Till the next one..<br />
Cheers!<br />
Hayath</div>
Hayathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086220590003919682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841703150200957313.post-3630870056085183602019-07-29T05:38:00.001-07:002019-07-29T05:38:28.477-07:00Quenching the macro thirst!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hadn't shot macro the whole month, managed a productive session with some interesting finds. Some images from exploring the Bangalore University area<br />
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A hairy Pentatomid<br />
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Adapted to both dry and green patches!<br />
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/169104642@N02/48402036952/in/dateposted-public/" nbsp="" title="Grasshopper, dual tones"><img alt="Grasshopper, dual tones" height="684" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48402036952_bf3e3af8ba_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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A cute looking Carrhotus female<br />
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Carrhotus male(?)<br />
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Shield bug, with the blue sky providing some contrast<br />
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9/10 times one would've walked right past this perfectly aligned caterpillar<br />
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Mating chafer beetles<br />
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An Ichneumonidae wasp with a stunning, long ovipositor<br />
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A handsome looking Tachinid fly<br />
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Stunning coloration on this nymph<br />
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Deaths head hawk moth, those wings surely hold many galaxies within!<br />
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Omega!<br />
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Got lucky with this find, they hadn't even darkened yet<br />
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Just as we were trudging back (was a rather humid day!), we found this fascinating scene - the Robberfly which is an apex predator of the aerial world falling prey to the super-agile Hyllus (Jumping spider) female..that meal will definitely help her with making her silken nest/egg sac<br />
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All shot on the Olympus OMD EM10 M2, 60mm macro and Godox TT 350O with DIY diffuser.<br />
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Thanks to Pavan, Naveen, Pradeep, Sushvin for the company. Amit was kind enough to share this diverse location and help us explore :)<br />
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Cheers!<br />
Hayath</div>
Hayathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086220590003919682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841703150200957313.post-60512651666590407702019-07-03T01:44:00.000-07:002019-07-03T01:44:43.735-07:00Revisiting Agumbe with Photowalk Bengaluru<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Got an opportunity to go back to experience the monsoons at Agumbe, this time with Photowalk Bengaluru as a Macro mentor.<br />
Always a pleasure returning to Hingaara, with the warm hospitality, amazing food and rich biodiversity. <br />
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A quick compilation of select images for your viewing pleasure :)<br />
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Till the next ride!<br />
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Cheers!<br />
Hayath<br />
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Hayathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086220590003919682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841703150200957313.post-10232735882421122802019-06-17T01:43:00.000-07:002019-06-17T01:43:06.176-07:00Springing back to life! The transition from Summer to Monsoon<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Summer this time was particularly harsh. Also noticed a marked decrease in insect/activity.<br />
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The dry surroundings with their own adaptations<br />
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A gorgeous stick insect<br />
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The striking boxer mantis<br />
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Sleeping blue-banded bee<br />
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The ants rule the roost<br />
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This wonderful seed-pod of an Indian kino tree, the root-like structure within representative of the power and promise of life<br />
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An amazingly camouflaged Plataspidae nymph<br />
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An un-ID'ed Salticidae<br />
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The transition of summer to onset of monsoon..greens begin to emerge<br />
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A bark mantis<br />
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The first drops being lapped up by this Ichneumon wasp<br />
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Fireflies out in numbers!<br />
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Cicadas being their noisy best, after a long subterranean extistence<br />
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Leaf beetles seen in plenty<br />
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The mites not letting go of the opportunity<br />
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The rains also meant an increase in mosquito numbers, here's one sucking blood from my left hand. The proboscis and engorged abdomen turning red with blood.<br />
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With insect life bouncing back in good numbers, predators made the best of it<br />
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The two-tailed spider, Herisilia sp on the bark<br />
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This two-striped jumper, Telamonia sp female feasting on a blue bottlefly<br />
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A Lynx spider, Peucetia sp predating on a mantis<br />
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It's a spider-eat-spider world! A Rhene jumping spider predating on a Bomis sp crab spider<br />
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Robberflies rule the aerial space<br />
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Keeping the mosquitos/midges in check<br />
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Almost every perch/vantage point had a robberfly on it, truly the season!<br />
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The compound eyes which enables such high degree of precision<br />
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The forest floor with the Tmarus snacking on an ant<br />
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This season also brings out some spiders rarely seen<br />
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The oh-so-colorful Chrysilla<br />
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Asemonea sp<br />
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Cyrba sp, saw this striking little beauty for the very first time!<br />
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A curled-up millipede showing how nature works with classic design<br />
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A lot of arthropod life-cycle revolves around reproduction, fascinating to watch the life stages<br />
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Single egg of a common emigrant butterfly<br />
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A caterpillar ready to pupate<br />
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But nature had sinister plans, this was affected with a virus known as the "Black death". This caterpillar will not pupate successfully<br />
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A rarely seen caterpillar stage of the Double branded crow butterfly<br />
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A looper caterpillar of the Geometrid moth<br />
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Pupating ladybird larva<br />
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A weaver ant queen looking at expanding the colony<br />
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Owlfly larvae with those intimidating mandibles<br />
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An Ammophila sp wasp carrying back a paralyzed caterpillar to lay eggs inside and bury it. What a welcome gift to the progeny!<br />
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A Brettus sp jumping spider with her spiderlings<br />
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Got lucky with this full life-cycle of Coreidae (shield bugs)<br />
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Eggs<br />
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Freshly hatched nymphs<br />
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The multi hue/colors indicate how recently the nymph has moulted. Red is recent, green/yellow is older..how cool!<br />
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Hope you enjoyed these, it was fascinating and amazing to me, no matter how many times I experience this..oh, the wonders of nature!<br />
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Adios till the next one.<br />
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Cheers!<br />
Hayath</div>
Hayathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086220590003919682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841703150200957313.post-68536142188570663902019-05-15T00:36:00.000-07:002019-06-11T11:58:25.782-07:00Macro photography technique<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Thankful to be getting a lot of great feedback from different fora on macros, a lot of this has been due to openly shared knowledge and techniques by selfless folks.<br />
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Thought it would be only fair to keep "paying this forward"<br />
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Will try breaking down technique (or the lack of it :D ) -<br />
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1. Magnification: The Zuik0 60mm on a MFT sensor provides decent magnification. However as needed I often add on an extension tube and Raynox DCR 250<br />
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2. Focusing : High magnification requires high precision. Most times the camera is set to the smallest focus area selector possible. Contrast on edges/wings/leaves is often used to lock on AF. In tricky situations, I will switch to MF (have configured the FN1 button for this) and sway the setup to bring things in focus.<br />
Staying as perpendicular to the area of focus one's interested in helps make use of the razor thin DoF to it's max.<br />
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3. Exposure : Plays a critical role in showing detail and right colors/texture. The black background in most of my images is predominantly due to the overall exposure, I shoot what one would call "full flash photography" - if an image is taken at the native exposure, it would essentially go fully black, exposure is defined by the "reach and intensity" of flash. Plus, most of the insects I shoot are found under thick canopy/shade.<br />
My settings generally are ISO 200, 1/160, f10-13, Flash on ETTL with FEC based on subject<br />
External flash helps add microcontrast and also freeze motion to an extent. I also diffuse the light enough to make it soft, that way both highlights and shadows are decently exposed<br />
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Earlier thoughts on macro technique and lighting can be found here -<br />
http://iridealone.blogspot.com/2018/04/high-magnification-macro-and-lighting.html<br />
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Thoughts on macro photography with lenses already present in your kit -<br />
<a href="http://iridealone.blogspot.com/2012/06/macro-for-not-much.html">http://iridealone.blogspot.com/2012/06/macro-for-not-much.html</a><br />
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Link to the simple two stage diffuser -<br />
https://www.flickr.com/photos/hayath/44807796464/<br />
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Cheers!<br />
Hayath</div>
Hayathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086220590003919682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841703150200957313.post-8225273737325678102019-04-13T21:57:00.000-07:002019-05-07T06:16:20.020-07:00Back on the road again - for fish, food and friends :)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Had been almost 4 years since I'd been on a fishy trip. With vyas in town for a week, quick plans were made for a quick collection trip. Vyas would land from Manila into coimbatore, we'd pick him up and drop him back - some late night planning and came up with a probable routemap.<br />
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We ended up with the following -<br />
Bangalore (amazing dinner at Ajay's) - coimbatore (lip smacking breakfast at Vyas') - Anaikatti - silent valley - kuntipuzha - Edappal (stop for the night) - angamaly - muvvatapuzha (stop for the night) - Thissur - Palakkad - coimbatore (Yummy biryani) - Bangalore<br />
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Quick list of species we spotted:<br />
1. Dawkinsia filamentosus<br />
2. Anabas<br />
3. Xenentodon cancila<br />
4. Puntius ticto<br />
5. Mystus sp<br />
6. Mesonoemacheilus sp<br />
7. Pseudolaguvia sp<br />
8. Pseudetrouplus maculatus<br />
9. Rasbora sp<br />
10. Garra sp<br />
11. Devario sp<br />
12. Salmostoma sp<br />
13. Chanda / Parambassis sp<br />
14. Carinotetraodon sp<br />
15. Haludaria fasciata<br />
16. Aplocheilus lineatus<br />
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Additional wildlife spotted -<br />
A few crested serpent eagles hovering overhead<br />
A few checked keelbacks in water<br />
A stocky looking Tarantula<br />
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Here's a short video compilation of some sights and experiences<br />
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Adios till the next ride!<br />
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Cheers,<br />
Hayath</div>
Hayathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086220590003919682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841703150200957313.post-44460605066562200842019-02-24T21:00:00.001-08:002019-02-25T01:19:11.121-08:00A quick visit to Bharatpur/keoladeo bird sanctuary and chambal<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Was in Delhi for an official visit, with flights back to Bangalore on a Friday evening being a problem.<br />
That was the only push I'd need, quickly called Devendra (Iora guest house) at Bharatpur and booked myself for the weekend.<br />
Reached Bharatpur on a cold night, with some office calls to finish.<br />
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Thanks to Prema and Madhu sir, I was able to book the cycle rickshaw in advance.<br />
Lalaramji was bang on time, 6:15am, with low lying mist and the famed north Indian winter welcoming us into the keoladeo bird sanctuary (named after the temple)<br />
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Light was bad for most of the day, most of the migrants had started their journey back. However, the common ones and the small window of decent light made up for it.<br />
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Here's a video slideshow of the top images from the trip (including a whirlwind visit to Chambal, for the gharials and skimmer)<br />
Watch on full screen, please<br />
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Some lovely landscapes too!<br />
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Thankful to Devendra for arranging everything at such short notice!<br />
Adios till the next blog :)<br />
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Cheers!<br />
Hayath</div>
Hayathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086220590003919682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841703150200957313.post-929850741430444032018-12-09T02:38:00.001-08:002018-12-09T02:38:26.278-08:00Exploring Cintacor island resort, Kurumgad, karwar<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Flickr recently changed it's stance on free storage and unlimited web hosting.<br />
To avoid the risk of having broken images in all of the blog, I've decided I'll stick to videos with image slideshows.<br />
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A very generous invitation from Raju sir had Pavan and me make necessary leave plans to explore the amazing Cintacor island resort. An overnight bus ride followed by a boat ride and we were all set to explore the flora and fauna.<br />
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Enjoy! Adios till the next ride ;)<br />
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Cheers!<br />
Hayath</div>
Hayathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086220590003919682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841703150200957313.post-55283386543633032392018-11-09T00:31:00.001-08:002018-11-19T22:47:24.301-08:00The biodiverse Indraprastha - Spider meet 2018<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Got the opportunity to be part of this year's Team Saaliga Spider meet at Indraprastha, Mysore. Team Saaliga has been doing some great work in spreading awareness about spiders.<br />
Wriggled out of Bangalore to reach just past lunch time. Was amazed to see myself surrounded by lots of shrubs (and definitely not by chance, this is a result of decades of intent and proper execution). Entering the gates and gazing around I could notice something almost on every single plant/leaf. That was just a trailer, so to speak, of the biodiversity we would feast our eyes on later at night.<br />
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A heady mix of researchers, nature lovers - we were in for some great learnings. And for me, personally, not having to feel as a misfit :D<br />
Quick welcome session and introductions set the tone for the highly interactive talks on Spiders. Anatomy, behavior, hunting and breeding strategies discussed in detail, with some great visuals. With new found knowledge, we were all set to observe better in the field. Some lipsmacking snacks followed the official release of Team Saaliga logo by the Mysore DC.<br />
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Spilt into two teams, we set out to explore. We wanted to explore and cover a lot of area, but the rich density of life ensured we were moving at a snail's pace. Almost every plant giving something to observe.<br />
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We started with this Crab spider (Thomisidae) blending in perfectly on a flowery branch<br />
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/hayath/31861677108/in/dateposted/" nbsp="" title="Crab spider, blend mode ON!"><img alt="Crab spider, blend mode ON!" height="685" src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4843/31861677108_171d7bb653_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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The Social behavior of the Chikunia spider, multiple spiders with their spiderlings in close proximity<br />
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/hayath/43975779230/in/photostream/" nbsp="" title="Chikunia spider with freshly hatched spiderlings"><img alt="Chikunia spider with freshly hatched spiderlings" height="678" src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4818/43975779230_f2bfb3f4ba_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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Cellar spiders in plenty, many of them holding onto their eggs bundles<br />
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/hayath/43915584470/in/dateposted/" nbsp="" title="Cellar spider, Pholcidae with eggs"><img alt="Cellar spider, Pholcidae with eggs" height="1024" src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4838/43915584470_0fefa69c48_b.jpg" width="731" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/hayath/30793097147/in/photostream/" nbsp="" title="Cellar spider, Pholcidae with eggs"><img alt="Cellar spider, Pholcidae with eggs" height="677" src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4912/30793097147_9432b684cc_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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Most corners/gaps between leaves were taken up by Orb weavers<br />
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/hayath/45008122604/in/dateposted/" nbsp="" title="Neoscona with web"><img alt="Neoscona with web" height="768" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1911/45008122604_6191d1c711_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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Wrapping up freshly caught prey with silk from it's spinnerets<br />
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/hayath/30793099397/in/dateposted/" nbsp="" title="Wrapping prey in silk! A tiny orb weaver making short work"><img alt="Wrapping prey in silk! A tiny orb weaver making short work" height="682" src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4818/30793099397_b0e06a2d96_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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Signature spiders were found in plenty too, owing to the abundance in prey the relative size of almost all spiders we found were LARGE!<br />
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/hayath/45008122344/in/dateposted/" nbsp="" title="Signature spider, Argiope sp"><img alt="Signature spider, Argiope sp" height="768" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1968/45008122344_f405fb6026_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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Some pretty flowers around!<br />
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<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/hayath/43975778160/in/photostream/" nbsp="" title="Flowers for ID"><img alt="Flowers for ID" height="768" src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4857/43975778160_512c44a850_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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Dandelion, looking like a bursting firework<br />
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A hunstman lying in wait to ambush anything that gets close<br />
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A beautiful Dartlet<br />
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Palm dart<br />
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Mating moths<br />
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Freshly moulted cockroach<br />
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Weaver ants tending to scale insects<br />
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<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/hayath/31861676368/in/dateposted/" nbsp="" title="Fly resting on flower"><img alt="Fly resting on flower" height="694" src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4867/31861676368_345a9cff46_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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A funny looking Derbid planthopper<br />
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The wing shape is unique and fascinating!<br />
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/hayath/43975778520/in/photostream/" nbsp="" title="Derbid planthopper, rear view"><img alt="Derbid planthopper, rear view" height="667" src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4826/43975778520_76876b6ba5_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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Long legged fly<br />
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Cricket nymph<br />
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Resting honeybee<br />
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A few more fascinating spiders<br />
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Long jawed spider, Tetragnathidae<br />
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Sac spider<br />
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/hayath/45008121554/in/dateposted/" nbsp="" title="Sac spider, Clubionidae"><img alt="Sac spider, Clubionidae" height="657" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1945/45008121554_0ef5dec2e7_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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Wolf spider<br />
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/hayath/45008120754/in/dateposted/" nbsp="" title="Wolf spider, Lycosidae"><img alt="Wolf spider, Lycosidae" height="707" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1952/45008120754_b9d7094d8f_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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The devil! Portia sp<br />
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The Mirror spider, Thwaitesia sp. Couldn't manage a side-on image showing the "mirror"<br />
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<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/hayath/45008119634/in/dateposted/" nbsp="" title="Mirror spider, Thwaitesia sp"><img alt="Mirror spider, Thwaitesia sp" height="694" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1916/45008119634_c18f422aeb_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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This beautiful Crab spider<br />
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Comes in white too!<br />
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/hayath/43975779000/in/photostream/" nbsp="" title="Crab spider, Thomisidae"><img alt="Crab spider, Thomisidae" height="682" src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4850/43975779000_3dc838ea5c_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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The striking Hamadruas<br />
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<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/hayath/44819244945/in/dateposted/" nbsp="" title="Hamdruas"><img alt="Hamdruas" height="1024" src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4908/44819244945_3dd39f12f2_b.jpg" width="730" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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Brettus juvenile<br />
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Perfect moult of a Huntsman<br />
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If you're a thirsty bee/fly, there's no way you'd notice that camouflage. In fact Sumukha mentioned the UV emission from the spider attracts the bee/fly closer<br />
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Tree trunk spider, Herennia female<br />
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Two striped jumping spider, Telamonia female.<br />
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Some images to showcase how effective and critical spiders are as pest control, maintatining the delicate balance in the ecosystem<br />
Crab spider, with honeybee kill<br />
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Parawixia with grasshopper<br />
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Rhene feasting on Chironomidae<br />
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Indraprastha is the brainchild of Mr.Chandrashekar, having taken up Organic farming and put it into perfect practice - the place truly is a rich biodiversity hotspot. Species covered here are a miniscule subset. The team was able to identify 81 species of spiders.<br />
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The hospitality and great food from Team Saaliga and the APC family was amazing to experience :) Thank you for opening the gates and our eyes to the wondrous world at Indraprastha!<br />
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Cheers!<br />
Hayath</div>
Hayathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086220590003919682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841703150200957313.post-28201476714360427222018-09-17T05:25:00.000-07:002018-09-17T08:47:02.243-07:00Welcoming the Olympus, for macro!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
My own Olympus kit arrived mid-week. Thanks to Gaurav (kunwar.g) and Vimal for the wide angle 14-42. Sagar, Ravindra and Sateesh for managing shipping, co-ordination and getting it to Bangalore.<br />
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I was hooked onto the Olympus system ever since I tried it during the Agumbe trip, thanks to a very generous friend. The level of customizability, the light weight, Focus peaking, no dim-VF, etc. ensured it didn't take too long before I had my own setup, atleast for macro!<br />
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Picked the Olympus OMD EM-10 mark2 to get started with the mirrorless micro-four thirds system. Had all the features from higher bodies, barring the additional button layout, weather sealing and scaling of megapixels available in EM5 and EM1.<br />
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Edit: Adding some reasoning for the switch<br />
To me, the added apparent focal length and DoF (almost 1.5x compared to the APSC sensor) was helpful, more so for high magnification macro. The light(er) system, bright EVF (allowing me to shoot fully manual lenses stepped down) plus the in-camera focus stacking, coupled with focus peaking tilted the favor towards the OMD<br />
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The lens of choice for macro was the Zuiko 60mm macro, there really was no confusion since I'd seen it's capability during earlier trip(s). The last gear I'd picked was more than 4 years ago. With this switch the mind started racing with several combinations of lenses to help replace the second body (40D)<br />
Picked the 14-42mm to kind of replace the kit lens. Planning for a 40-150mm to replace the Canon 55-250mm focal length. Intend to use the Olympus setup for travel, given how light this is. This has sort of rekindled shooting other genres.<br />
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The menu controls are a treat! Almost every button is customizable, the bright EVF and focus peaking makes it a breeze to operate. The option to manually set focal length of the manual lens being mounted (for Stabilization) is brilliant, every lens you mount is automatically stabilized now. The IBIS rocks, very apparent during video shooting!<br />
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Tested it out over the weekend. Beginning with the macro lens<br />
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<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/hayath/43679752085/in/photostream/" nbsp="" title="Coromandel marsh dart"><img alt="Coromandel marsh dart" height="686" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1880/43679752085_c3818acc19_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/hayath/43679751725/in/photostream/" nbsp="" title="Scorpion-tailed spider, Arachnura sp"><img alt="Scorpion-tailed spider, Arachnura sp" height="687" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1864/43679751725_45e2fa7a7c_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/hayath/44014943184/in/photostream/" nbsp="" title="Aphids being tended to by ants"><img alt="Aphids being tended to by ants" height="1024" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1888/44014943184_ff05595073_b.jpg" width="748" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/hayath/44014942474/in/dateposted/" nbsp="" title="Grasshopper"><img alt="Grasshopper" height="768" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1898/44014942474_de2d2bb82f_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/hayath/44014942134/in/photostream/" nbsp="" title="Ricaniidae planthopper nymph"><img alt="Ricaniidae planthopper nymph" height="721" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1877/44014942134_6728d47c80_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/hayath/30862419308/in/photostream/" nbsp="" title="Crab spider on a flower"><img alt="Crab spider on a flower" height="688" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1846/30862419308_5b4b8e14da_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/hayath/30862419098/in/photostream/" nbsp="" title="Common pierrot"><img alt="Common pierrot" height="726" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1842/30862419098_b4e5b90d31_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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Ashok was kind to pass on the Canon-MFT adapter. This helped me mount the Canon tele on the Olympus, increases reach by a factor of 1.5x (almost like shooting with a TC on). The setup is highly unbalanced though, huge lens - tiny body!<br />
The bright EVF and focus peaking helped with the adapted Canon 400mm f5.6, a few bird images<br />
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<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/hayath/30862418738/in/dateposted/" nbsp="" title="Purple moorhen"><img alt="Purple moorhen" height="1024" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1868/30862418738_b71d8b30eb_b.jpg" width="762" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/hayath/44014941494/in/photostream/" nbsp="" title="Purple moorhen"><img alt="Purple moorhen" height="690" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1858/44014941494_bbefcafa89_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/hayath/44014941824/in/photostream/" nbsp="" title="Pelican amongst Cormorants"><img alt="Pelican amongst Cormorants" height="687" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1864/44014941824_73515c439f_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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The video mode was refreshing to use, the IBIS sure did help<br />
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A Purple moorhen looking for food in Lily roots<br />
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Spot billed pelican glide and landing<br />
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It's fun having something pocket sized with versatility, almost feels like a small toy in my rather large hands. Being used to the gripped 7D, handling this is taking some getting used to. Will add on a grip for better handling very soon.<br />
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Battery life is nowhere close to that of a DSLR, guess who is going to be lugging around half dozen batteries!<br />
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Any questions or inputs - please leave a comment :)<br />
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Cheers!<br />
Hayath</div>
Hayathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086220590003919682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841703150200957313.post-12133558102130746042018-05-11T00:58:00.000-07:002018-05-11T00:58:06.536-07:00Summer rains!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Summer in India has always been about memories. Childhood meant a lot of free time, getting to play with friends for the whole day. Growing up it became synonymous with mangoes.<br />
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With Bangalore losing out a lot of green cover and traffic woes the summer rains are always bitter sweet. The showers bring back the freshness, reduce dust in the air and makes everything a little nicer.<br />
An early morning walk post the rain is a treat for all the senses.<br />
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Blue skies with high winds spreading the clouds thin<br />
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Blooms around!<br />
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<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/hayath/41944482851/in/dateposted/" nbsp="" title="Twins!"><img alt="Twins!" height="703" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/830/41944482851_8b932b32ce_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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The cicadas after emerging and the cacophony of calling together can seriously ring your ears!<br />
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Mothers preparing to give the best to the progeny<br />
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Freshly hatched juveniles/nymphs around make for promising beginnings<br />
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<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/hayath/28160132118/in/dateposted/" nbsp="" title="Pentatomidae, fresh from the egg clutch"><img alt="Pentatomidae, fresh from the egg clutch" height="682" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/832/28160132118_d0d3be2831_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/hayath/40137889530/in/dateposted/" nbsp="" title="Green lynx spider - Peucetia viridans, slings"><img alt="Green lynx spider - Peucetia viridans, slings" height="1024" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/966/40137889530_c409793b12_b.jpg" width="703" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />
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Emerging winged termites provide a feast to many<br />
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Juvenile millipedes on tree bark<br />
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A huge grass mantis!<br />
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Stick insect<br />
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The short burst in abundance of flowers benefits the whole food chain<br />
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Monsoon showers have their own magic but the summer showers hold something up their sleeve too :)<br />
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Until next time!<br />
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Cheers,<br />
Hayath</div>
Hayathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086220590003919682noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841703150200957313.post-65196365743805687622018-04-30T02:43:00.000-07:002018-05-02T02:18:23.622-07:00High magnification macro and lighting - Thoughts and tips<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Real macro and the fascination of the small world begins at 1:1 and beyond. Various problems arise. The inverse square law governs most of optical physics and becomes evident in high magnification macro. Two things to be considered -<br />
1. Change in effective aperture. This translates to lesser light reaching the sensor. Read more on effective aperture here -<br />
https://www.cambridgeincolour.com/forums/thread1358.htm<br />
2. Greater DoF fall-off. Of course, dialling down the aperture to larger f-stop would help in getting a thicker DoF slab, but diffraction sets in pretty quick and becomes counterproductive in achieving image sharpness.<br />
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In both cases a smaller aperture meant the need for larger amount of light. This meant either<br />
1. Bump up ISO and balance with lowering shutter speed. This needs a camera body that can perform at higher ISO and produce clean images, else sticking to lower ISO will mean reduced shutter speed (and lower shutter speed = more camera shake/movement of the subject due to wind)<br />
2. Use artificial lighting<br />
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I chose to focus on the latter given that it also helped me with freezing motion and providing better micro contrast. This brought in a different set of challenges (Like the saying goes - There's a devil for every level) - blown out highlights and lost detail.<br />
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Here's the setup with a lot of trial and research, have taken inspiration from a lot of folks who've been kind enough to share their lighting setup<br />
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/hayath/34411736504/in/dateposted/" nbsp="" title="Shooting the bark mantis Thanks to Pradyu for the image :)"><img alt="Shooting the bark mantis Thanks to Pradyu for the image :)" height="534" src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4238/34411736504_b5fb18ea93_c.jpg" width="800" /></a><br />
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I used a C-bracket with a small ballhead to bring the flash as close to the front element as possible (thanks to the inverse square law that quadruples the amount of light when the distance is halved). Layers of diffusion (packing foam sandwiched between tracing paper) were added to reduce the harshness of light.<br />
As with all contraptions - the "effective" lighting zone is limited close to the lens' front element, works best at magnification ranges closer to or greater than 1:1<br />
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Based on the amount of lighting I also make use of Flash exposure compensation (FEC) to get the right amount of light on the subject.<br />
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Some examples of lighting<br />
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<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/hayath/40898428275/in/dateposted/" nbsp="" title="Two tailed spider, Hersilia sp. with kill"><img alt="Two tailed spider, Hersilia sp. with kill" height="533" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/977/40898428275_7593580447_c.jpg" width="800" /></a><br />
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<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/hayath/40898428965/in/photostream/" nbsp="" title="Robberfly"><img alt="Robberfly" height="501" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/967/40898428965_19392b6329_c.jpg" width="800" /></a><br />
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Hoping this was helpful in some form.<br />
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Cheers!<br />
Hayath</div>
Hayathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086220590003919682noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841703150200957313.post-57336075590550279812016-11-03T02:38:00.000-07:002016-11-03T02:38:11.949-07:00Exploring Lakshmanateertha and Cauvery!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Late, as usual but here's a quick narration nonetheless :)<br />
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Pradeep picked me up and the first stop was at Kamat for breakfast. Faces both old and new to catch up on, time flew quick as we gulped down the preferred dishes (Mysuru Masala dosa, Idly Vada, Pongal, Plain dosa,etc.)<br />
A group shot to get it rolling!<br />
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Reached Mysore in relatively quick time where Deepak and Abhilash guided us onto the next couple of spots along the Lakshmanateertha river.<br />
The humidity had built up but didnt deter us from "casting" our first nets.<br />
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Nikhil trying some underwater videos<br />
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Spotted quite a few Gambusia<br />
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Got some Aplocheilus panchax and Pethia conchonius<br />
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Moved on to the next spot, pickings were slim!<br />
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Focused my lens on a few of our fellow aquarists<br />
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Madan and Pradeep<br />
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Preetam doing a Shikari shambu :)<br />
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Navneeth doing his take on "net" shading<br />
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Deepak not one to be left far behind<br />
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Clicking the clicker - Pradeep!<br />
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The gang trying to look for various approach routes<br />
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Well packed fishing material<br />
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Bidding goodbye to Lakshmanateertha<br />
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We decided we'll head straight towards Kushalnagar to explore a couple of waterbodies. Lunch stop before we got there!<br />
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Path leading to the stream which turned out to be a treat!<br />
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I snorkeled around a bit catching some glimpses of some brightly colored Tadpoles and a few super sized Garras. Had to leave behind my phone and the camera. The remaining images are from Vimal's phone, a sneak peak on how beautiful this location on the banks of the Cauvery was!<br />
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We were able to spot many Garras, some Aplocheilus panchax, Pseudosphromenus cupanus and a couple of brilliantly patterned Mesonoemacheilus guentheri.<br />
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With the sun setting rapidly we went onto another location for one last dip of the nets! Yet another picturesque location! Vimal's pics yet again<br />
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A few Giant danios and Barilius gatensis<br />
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Happy to have spent good time outdoors we headed back to Bangalore, the traffic along Mysore road proving to be a minor irritation. A final stop for dinner at Ramanagaram marked the end of a wonderful day out with passionate hobbyists in the lap of nature :)<br />
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Apologies if I've mixed image credits anywhere, completely unintentional.<br />
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Cheers!<br />
Hayath</div>
Hayathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086220590003919682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841703150200957313.post-59117470299448097572016-09-19T07:15:00.000-07:002016-09-19T07:15:30.428-07:00Exploring Bangkok's Grand palace / Chatuchak Market - in a hurry!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Visited Bangkok again for work, and this time had a couple of hours (thankfully!) to explore the city. Was a hectic couple of days leading to the day I'd actually have an afternoon free.<br />
Knowing the schedule would be tight I left my DSLR back home, trusting my OnePlus Two for handling the odd snapshot!<br />
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View from the Hotel<br />
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Caught a taxi to check on Grand Palace, the Taxi hardly moved anywhere. The notorious traffic of Bangkok at work. Was a beautiful day with clear blue skies - but that also meant pure heat!<br />
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Reached the Grand Palace with the temperature and humidity high, but a quick glance at the watch put the urgency back in priority. A quick entry ticket and a few scans later we were in the Palace complex - the unique Thai style very evident.<br />
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Tourists thronged this place as it was labelled as a must-do when in Bangkok (I was there too, for the same reason :D ). Hordes of them following a flag/stuffed toy (Tour operators use this technique to keep the group members in-line). The heat made many of them opt for the shadows/covered parts of the pathway, it was sultry for the lack of a better word! The T-shirt soaked in sweat, barely able to see through the Mobile screen to click any images I managed a few frames while doing a round of the complex. A stop at the Refreshment counter for a tender coconut was very refreshing. The taste was different than the ones back in India...a lot sweeter.<br />
Done with the Grand palace we caught a taxi to JJ Mall, near Chatuchak market. A dash for the food court and lunch was done - some energy for the rest of exploration.<br />
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I was very keen to visit the Chatuchak market - famous to us aquarists as a haven for wholesale traders of the Aquarium trade. The scale of this is enormous, I was able to sample a few stores. Sorely missed the DSLR here, the lack of light in most tanks resulted in blurry phone-camera images.<br />
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The entrance had a few shops selling good quality guppies and goldfish, visitors of all ages selecting their choices.<br />
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The whole gamut of species..from Freshwater to Brackish to Saltwater - all on display.<br />
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Planted tanks in all shapes and types.<br />
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Was pleasantly surprised to see a Channa barca<br />
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Future giants ;)<br />
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A huge knifefish<br />
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Haven't seen a more colorful "Golden" Killi<br />
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Pretty large Altums<br />
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Koi angels<br />
<img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/eWIFNvhhEhQBnPZPAMloNzSxwzxIHlO_yMi02znQkAtfnx761XqSUSpx2L6AASDcTyr-IfUtL6Gyr_AmQfIp5OhyLecRckESUIZCbrNxS8RJGaRHMW5VKRRqh8DVbp4AmeEo0cG53pBWDOxTFxcZRa2DcQbZQwNshjcaNLIhyiXfsA0Xs8WHev0D6IS_PawpxqhO8hpy4A7jcR0H5oYNvWNcyXgZ-VOO3orQuVYU7k1dNo9081lEnGpeQmBsxzw6stToJMSOYAG3-w7-RGWrv5Bx7jNH3XwrzQ7FHd4y9h-ZYHcXEwO5h21AF0Fs5woSepFb8x42VJE5SoCUbO8M2OZ4fO5DOF6uGmuiyGjlp_VztzPGGYNgNnRs0J5cS-drMuWYSrPHCY4zDQ7OWQ5O-ClaTSFi_rGLm4GzyXgAVWdictjy8logJKV5TyWnxnez76upFQMZHUEVKCHOFq_LW-oXt130DBAHsqrBxlW4dy1-KC8SXQgl7GipqQoNtyBWGWTukj1AvHLuEZD23Edj-X31b0V14s1Xy1JIXDl3dsEzd3pHdCED6BftX29aNij4_tFbHjCRe6LdOylSJ2zMsTEK8S_VsOTLEZWkuoiMLX1GqaOYVQ=w800-h520-no-tmp.jpg" /><br />
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A few giants!<br />
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<img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/G8QLerT-IOKJFJ8zwLkWt4P5Xxx0DvWbrDfKEhF7VWTfpH-xpD1Z-pqdHvVMlTq4lxUK1sx8tGP37xBziGy_zzGOI6YefzW0nMxAS5oVqXZJ0lN3iOSXkXd4W13Ud2hsfIj1RYWDwxbQZRAqUbIT-AsG1jEcOmJekNnt21GCJfVMFrKFPQuyOZzRgMv-fOC5GAaM59J0X-gTiw11DIIuYeF7WjxvQavcHiDWpl6JyvexNmjI8Kv90b7aYPuO7-2BIiClFBmrcW2wx4LHNzEDCfd8iFcmgMPGsJH1Ziuy0C14C-ICWgftZA7ufGvLKEXG-KH-0bEhwF0fAg40fjSthcBNehSMtDdZ6bekmYTMkEC-u80xWaadevZskGhpUopMzYsmzI9wo8SNw-sq2woXBodoKH_bihC2nte1P43DUqYytsDx872OPg3N21eZTNaEYJESBv-XjmBQLKL6DILcWa5WAeYU0LZIfZGEkAtgrL4L3O9KUSvF3Svce0myH5Jz285YZEMdTvVtkbphAOyltmZqPzeSJnoCpRBQnt0cQeO8b8K7lx4KGNQBK7p4vBWshIMR3sKqOKrEoeBT1qzPFI215ReFtIe9-Qo7P_lXGDi4wwLyQg=w800-h600-no-tmp.jpg" /><br />
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The multi-colored Crayfish<br />
<img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/cjceNj4f2wEB6GdsCXFcnlGS_yuZ1GRZRQ69_IK2BkzJJqE2Hup8tE_QSv1-t6xlJe25Vd3MijbCaqh6r2HhK1XVl-yAHamZfbJeZw44jgkcjsJ2ZDOJ4O525KGVW0k3lxrJzP4Te61qkjB8l_KIP873elxGJizxuI-OslIACfg6pYaWRSsA3hBlXkQ6smy9CTLMMn-Oc6ePWHGvJg32n1gw10u9qojcWInjU7-GZ9NmaJhN6QBkvjadmPRuCpNx7igQ8RwwLX53kloOVvZ8CbhAowDjvmVTG0ZnUDD3Qyprl_-9sY0qiecotUs0sHY6E8s0PPkzCJ8x543lcCKDvp0-wve3dpBjeDqifXYb8wg7brdO4kIKwawbc3AN0nIQnV1NqDuQ-UYgGB_1gXV9I8vswWx2nlJN2CYjO8jmWZ3Ku7RZuVuK2TEeioqvQRBJgC-bxKXyLsnKygYCAxCq2a_MZS5NNtXxOptL_DH0DZ62beLFQIX0nMM48gyGbhDLA1cMu8ZDwNCa_t-YOJvQ4bRYTZdsi2nYDV4UrJu8BxDpnFUSX5UCvwmCTgLziH_kaVdgOFaBrjl-tFJoDLAS-fBLpC4eMDDpxr6LuT1e0rbEvOmFbQ=w536-h662-no-tmp.jpg" /><br />
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<img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Og_JRye4ym3DO7LFZ_nhlIu_mimzDgTXy53L5fb2FKxr0HvzBfuMIl-5Uo8couP6VsELYGEUKkri7FuPddRJFS-eyE8SkpqLno1JiCtKRM4YxPW9QNxgS-LwH5c6nCx5GwFt393SRiR4MW9UUryloyChQMsPO6aN8522iwgjiSbSgH_Xfs31oVuA4Lhc5S8cOdOiPqRYjKbNvYTjKctvGtGHip7IVN-I4HvMXnQgUQIcPXcp0M3OXdL-c3Bgc3QT6zfQ2cS8mw4EiN7mO8QYHFrJrI0uj47I5zi7qOwFYPxXzHRz2vtQTuz_jAyY5O-cYTbdpdJ7b2g4vOVCwhaUDvwAMZaE87T0L9xswmOrTpGq9Nmn7U4E7jWZn7wdOqN8gWEf33diOh9IbK-VJk_OQNlM2E2sqK3VDlXlvcYIEGEIhb_rWUlq2M8URivK-1oF3FBRSLhN_k-8eiOqUUYYTKeNnuoxAnk1d5_sRV9_1QLaDlYD5T4n0nF38M8_1djq8uIwf9AYda5yXaIruAABm6Tun8q3YSS6XSXwyo86XO39quHGOXuAsAgQaQEM7ygS_uaZ3ARtkWrxgDO1DFi-N5GlnrzkjnkF_3DfEZVOk9uOSEZdqQ=w1012-h662-no-tmp.jpg" /><br />
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Multi-storeyed housing<br />
<img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/vYFtaQx9KPOwyTgFZCrGSHURSbCGTEbU_fdRFh5DzYfmlPMcJ87h05Tx85a_-MiQ8ukcXfNuzT_ta9iiOXNrc7QYTg0C7gVeukIpfXh307HrkMWY3OPJwEFdQr9DYVAPdGj6r4JDBy9Dr0Y3dzDNFwguG3eyzhD1y4Ejtz7EZZcYGntkeRI2swVCwJ5DTSu2R4VG7-Tk_fbBwbHLFO6HRybxoe54rMXI-slFvsDuloB0uxdn8OcuAL8V9z58GnOQbDW_A1Z0rCgWCCL7roZcYKcmpFr5caOrXlxh_nOLMnAGw_zz0rHADGZ9nT0hDIpJy4gfyTNgPw3vzw1OJg00Mo0Gn0TtYrMh2A0KanyiAqGIaxKomPxkzp0ZvCU8PU95bzQmGlTGnl_uY-VOU87jfQ3BKrXJ783GvpFON72kb8JYhvR_lSVOdM3VbjHBwzGks6zGeU39HKBXeslseIc4STe2BGfI9VNB4U1iFfAqg6Eo8FreKM9TWMw890SIQUH-UTfDVGJu4DviTHldA4a1QcUcsqjhNbeReg9jiBdBCqB5ksBpj13fTydHviNnv3AYrZrMT6PmpDqBsTwwIFGB-3SJG-Vs5FRd8UePGzsibuvZKay7Jg=w800-h600-no-tmp.jpg" /><br />
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<img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/D1kV8CxlmOImbuCfY8D4sDXNMM7zqvzdJKprKAXjzTZUKJzASuQ-eGYEfaNGeSNZ0fkhw3ie27pFboK-nV0qcu0r7qIawnMjWsMESD77s87CWmcc2VFS7s1mpf-ij8if_KNzpSHt_VOh-Rh_31fGNDWoBAwQPrESpACFvPo2nBjR8Ifxo8bO0fsxGAyLmV7B3cvgikybDumFqb6ZtIyJhJy1W0hwVDaNwiil3xtFrSDLLI1wIIs94z6x7x95vZ1YbFTLu9HZCfzfzAEfNJoY59yYQkH9uHRQ8O6oTTdM3tNcl8Fn5Kyxi2nybJwJJOvB1vD3ZAUbsXZun2bAWEzoUpaPm7jK8OlDm6qUkUT_Hzpx9RLybHeZpTmTMJnuwDufJdWzOSn2uXZ0Xt_9YfGvFqu5PX5PLKeJt88xnLLHZ7TzlC4tJVF-0M4P2VPAmMHh1MHhk8l6b-FHJQLon9zb2ETlyuK3SOsaBqSAn-iHSu-IOgeYsYrJnXh3gobxAjIsXlpjE2SD1Ki-mKt52m5GGjLyz0MDpo4mUWO_y5F4F9ORTajg09eLRxNZsyhXX-90_bb3y9taUjgo7t4DrKQvwhAMZ8E9gttuc023HtFnP0kqOauCCA=w800-h600-no-tmp.jpg" /><br />
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A few shrimps using them as a perch ;)<br />
<img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/2IpKCxCPUayZhxVH_hRGQ8SU1BV22GIqg05VgdaPHD1V44h_14D0IZKphgjIPWcI9c3txmGC16_Uaak01klI1GjjxNkM5k-BsJCl2_sk5l55iyLmNVPBTsH33hMMVoDlacYDQ0T8OTjFdyoiSb-Ar_gu0QYK3cz-WwreXEiz0p6PIqRotvjn32SYuN35UEt9W6aRhAw2k2TM3C0vyX1HlCqNhrp1eSdw0BRDUaKVc4Pzs7cPOtYyC1eUTgp2Wc0EixRo-uTdUqoSQtasKrx4JSszt3FkHdFzLOhV9vUv3eankHdnZ7mGZtkJsz_4KT7x6d_Ne8bcBNas93uH-7V2H1EpElVQHV-YU8ki5v4BqZtGIIj__olqKyJo05EMu7ovZ_RtrxQN7NCbQFXH3XMlnuFy2CCX7J2ghWl2jd1Oc6apkM1mzEejeHHew2Z25T6IgjHc1x-D9LbaSel8lsUIGBCf6vfbnAYbalSKrI8Pb0_qi_YDom4ckrrpvfLOlm63dbxCicQe9dbM0wrwPqoHC8K4cvVLQCGLNiRvS7Q8LZi7hBF4kOgQpsvfej1Gn5pDhw5eZW5hNec3YMxS79clmZya-E3F9oCqAGu_CCBWIDDtFLmW9A=w1202-h662-no-tmp.jpg" /><br />
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<img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/kO3zHaomWZUII7RMcR-gx44X9Cl5QLezqZ3W7XtLNl4YTRj1ppvZvLvXylv2TcVjGL3dKsuNqcob6aKoIeroc6XxoCjrDihoJ83QGAQuw99LF3jAaf4e5Sn0kunbhI_5CrmCEtnoLLQKoS01wvKd6wZeDPFKqp2zDecjnclc-Egc74k5I8Yuw9K6x1VynJH1wAnUhJTSztO6SPOw5Rf_dcbsewf81sTcPWjFEAMOjag6R9RM-ftDO8nalHNDv41xGSECI-_uWA407NCbwEJAAmck3XoKhVtX9vOdskfC8lXCkRnxYEwGB7TcEGk8UP17apxy3hCweZl-v53WUA0S76Trcy0rH212AawZ0sFNvvf0Qf5Em2DFCSq_N-nrvJo5WG6x7MGCjuCOFsFJ0QCAqpq1Xxyz_SUs56Yct0GV-oNfO8zafERnxuXV8Mj99hw1ckW8nKFqyAwJat9s1Tuqv6pngjSAoPm9HTkyW8Z3i8BJ9otJztJtNhWr-qEdqbG-y5d_is9YI-WogDrbYvq5lnlPaf0aBs1ocWBZmikOfP7gtZSoxjDEqdY9qBJjQBReZxQ0c4tn-vnfFUIit2ECcpQm82bO-ys-UpScTMnlwuKqzkQBBQ=w800-h423-no-tmp.jpg" /><br />
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<img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/qEgt40Xutj2swgmIRm7kAiMMmawju-b7y3XyLRPgYniLjJ54AgPnaqu0RHgUOqub1nE6UeeqVXHosqQwrOHTlMl7b2bseO5uHJ4K_bSTafwAU9dHUDzkHbjcSrKJ8bJM0O4fmOwx4fLngwBMHowY6oDEPRDUySsZOw6QNxmtF6ydIyLHajMvyAb4T8Xuvunen3BlNEJk8UyVpXJdMNICpqJz_B38dSc9bzHyTs2rtKtSonKW_dBjx5vm7uUR3KNz8KSuziASLqgy3oiRBWUK7yzGp76Jgg6rVuAOSFIzq8K9WSgmWXynkrXaW07e1GV9IdlVsYzT-_lhFuCdCclyH7EljKL86PbQn9_zkVtOnvr3Wdyms6Lmg22BARa8HAyVVxSJXlNAi9D1Sht0FMrUIDf7n12Vzd0pQR9Jzui_IfBiQ9FkJ_29tCdZKAxF8CqZj6XRbikgl28JD1lXxEqtIFhwYQu2uLkZwL5GfS2Qu9tqnhT0xaCx-VStgLjvrG8S_21iAP-CCbMj9DoI_STSAxGdPRvdaPAXPdLgs-Wi-GaaKRgeW46_M4u82qWig3pPmeSbnlKoqiickYyscKFEakfgxiFn4Jy1Se1lpLTsLS4mC9tPeg=w794-h600-no-tmp.jpg" /><br />
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A nice looking Crab!<br />
<img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/tj7xy6dPJwIqBBQRwtKJvsxZaEfi-GMpYemDaHUu5qF_XuZ61KQsXP_tJ3PVjVa2p-bPHL1pufGO2cz-kjwa0IyY7nghpCkBfSYJKF2E2egFXKxPh5Bh4fS3r5n0-AlreBaHYlpa5smb2Cvf0LPd_63SJRZy7n1epgiQs7t3QOxt2RJpUY5aeFVELWvhKDuEchA5zAmxnMA6gG5d7ljK5pC7WnqXbXkVjsHfAKbZ9IpiYJsS-WGfyeI5A1gxJKVjdkwMQHf77m-lKUofOKi3f-g5v09tQwvSDpLNwQqpE9rd_i9dm3x5ra46VvHmZt0a3lRF_gbR-Xv3yxT9jk8nrxVQvgOv4HfcRINx6I9tYynZzOkMqlyRy4OMJX98LWPwQw_KCBFM2pIXDiYAQrj6TeMGYfoFcVJ6YJEqnQ67RxF9iG9awRQggpcAm3yHyoysvuvz2odFGCEiJK-wzLkKV_01V8A1KMC4FkLchaZc4QwGSN5Td9aEmkxJgNQAOolzaoNhSHa4n3yrEWATD_kcfv0eAX-wPV7rsTteaKJINN23ForoEsP5ih5DmBwoTO9oqNaYtPAERXqo3F6Zcrk1AHHhwAhCQGdfFNwSNPs-UGlTH22AWQ=w474-h662-no-tmp.jpg" /><br />
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Fantastic looking shrimps too<br />
<img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Od6z7I7vHz0i9eXu7ruvMKxvqLDn4E8L3KvH0bIR8Z1hl_5jOde9Z7jdg2voqh6-hZwuqR2VjHagyzvaacdLjCpV5ulapRqt21C0Uh1IE_adaiVjBgR_UEBiIDmH_dRyEt4z2BKT0ksbkph7EFqGLLMNa8MkwdCaBoKT8my9HLtLpaCR8zfk9-gx5YZx_rhqZ-5WSDU6EUyTAxx1C_E4vQ_nijQ6Xs4gSCBXdJ2Yfkk_iuFjwokIF0MZWqc37uxwaLSu5T0N42zxWfKbEi3wI9dAFiSLOhaY9PmTcfhAGvhdCSLjnzEnuE0fHkHlCWdNHnjTZ6ZWmSslNCSmoQDwYYGeGDQ1sU25u3u-dy4-a6kdA3mJp9vxnCj4VjFWO2-gbH0Uebeq9WsFNbmolJ9mv2t2spmoz1FLX1kAvBIL9cfyzLnm0rvSjJIFZDPRUUeeTLiIsFp5cXKRHNHLwox-OP8lEOy_HIKMM6CV7iDa6pAZlQ6YwVnzRL9Np--wJX9k8qifK5Dkogy3djQIWr-VtHM7kcfXyLIZJGP4vkek5y0hq8zmLbnatXN-wvGNOMrjET0X9oefuwbe7jaZkFe3PLf5S3BnlXtD7mbzQiGhz6fFoHV8Ug=w800-h486-no-tmp.jpg" /><br />
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<img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Y1sVWQJhecJYJTu7t7ZGHSAlCgSE0FzbMiwSZJ_sPhkVS_6gyP65RkuRkFUel0dsPjI2Yjl97wrBvvSi47SQU0kjLE8t_6KkkVp0L3qzZELw6hDyAc0Mqr5C6CQ3KxKUGHo1DyL_KfYJ41iky-94TbYPr1PQD354V-kuC-TIU_BZWskJnQP2iGwdeTHIU8J5RKVJ79Kkj6UsVKbw77ODbYSg70PX0L0_hJBxaRdi0G1yZjn1X1cWfmjrSDJXIKLkbnHEd-NwWyPyg60eDrnMExDS5LFOkeLfwXmPwuo5-L8j2Zz_6hTUFNBN4NCJc4mmE9v63AWfZ5u9zVUl3D50JpOk6RxzJSsvzOdxBsQRIxZjD3lgv9EPSCPOHFGiKrZkcuYVrKlDcfKjQrPKhiD0tMnpiJZ9CcxsDIP0okVrZTxqIHQd8AiPkdvBrsQQ6b2vG4YV8USRAwWbYZenZTLH9Iy5dIl4aFQ13HcBbjjm2JWEYy79_x8vVGGcsTk_PwZZcx3ajHBxgsRFgW2mbhnBgul_b_1TO4rLyOm7szaq-TReU6O0jZa3J_qPh8Iuk3Qcxr2v5NidSJ8IfVmuUxiM0teI0eMyUJmlutGLSBUUYdUGLxEkGA=w800-h469-no-tmp.jpg" /><br />
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Cories<br />
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Tubs, Filter media, Koi feed..you name anything that is fishy and they had it all<br />
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Anyone for some driftwood?<br />
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Some lucky soul carrying back a large tub for setting something up<br />
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The humidity and lack of fresh air did have me step out to explore other areas. Moving out across the street the scene transformed into an area with a lot of mammals and birds. Kittens, Puppies, Weaver birds in cages, Iguanas, Ducklings...you name it, they had it!<br />
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Walking on the edge of the street to catch a taxi back I noticed many more shops/footpath vendors with their fishy merchandise.<br />
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I really wonder how they manage to keep them alive in those bags for so long!<br />
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Shallow trays acting as displays<br />
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Superworms and Frogs among the many options for fish which prefer live feed.<br />
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The streets were filled with Bettas, all shapes and colors. The tanks to hold them were priced very attractively as well! (1 Baht = ~2 Rupees)<br />
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A couple of moving timelapses<br />
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Was disheartening to see a lot of dyed and "short body" variants of all fish :( They just don't look pretty, I wonder what drives the demand! Next time you see these in an aquarium store - PLEASE SAY "NO"<br />
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Finding a taxi that would get me back to the hotel was a challenge, many would simply refuse while others quoted exorbitant rates. Noticed a Bike Taxi not far and decided I'd try that mode to get back..was fun weaving in and out of car lanes. It took me a full hour or more to navigate through the thick traffic and reach the Hotel back in time. A quick taxi ride back to the Airport and we were all set for the journey back home!<br />
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Some sights from around town<br />
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You want to become a big laugh? ;)<br />
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Locking away relations :P<br />
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Adios till the next one :)<br />
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Cheers!<br />
Hayath</div>
Hayathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086220590003919682noreply@blogger.com0Chatuchak, Bangkok, Thailand13.8361545 100.5633675999999913.7744805 100.4826866 13.8978285 100.64404859999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841703150200957313.post-3903085407698478922015-11-01T22:11:00.000-08:002015-11-03T01:48:13.989-08:00Bringing "Bob" home<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Fish are dear to me, have provided me source of inspiration and a great hobby to pursue - keeping my sanity levels in check (or should that be insanity?)<br />
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Aleena had a liking towards fish too, she would be enchanted by their movement and colors. This image which I had envisioned for a very long time made possible by dear wifey after a quick "director's explanation" :)<br />
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Was visiting Nikhil's facility when the super moment occurred - Aleena saw bettas and decided she'd want one for herself. She sifted through the many packets and picked one. She was sure she wanted this particular fish - for herself!<br />
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The joy on the face was something to behold, warmed the cockles of my heart<br />
Setup a quick 18"x9"x9" tank, hoping to convert it into a decent scape.<br />
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Managed to snap a few of the pretty Betta, what Aleena has named "Bob" :)<br />
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Bob has already made this tank his "home", building his own bubble nest.<br />
While here Bob has had multiple delicacy options including Aleena's fave - Biryani<br />
Thankfully the tank is out of reach, as of now ;)<br />
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Cheers!<br />
Hayath<br />
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Hayathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086220590003919682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841703150200957313.post-15567945723807118992015-04-16T00:20:00.000-07:002015-04-20T22:54:40.067-07:00The road, fish and food!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Road trips are always fun, add fishing to that and we've got a heady mix on our hands. We're addicted to that and yet had been off it for a very long time.<br />
A few phone calls exchanged between Ajay, Vyas and I - we were all set with looking up Google maps to trace the route with the maximum amount of blues showing (blue on the map indicates a water body ;) )<br />
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Started off with a group-selfie<br />
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The love for the great outdoors, travel and the fantastic camaraderie we share ensured we made short work of the long distances.<br />
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The summer sun beat down and the temperatures rose quickly though the day, at times reaching 38-39c. Having made good ground the speeds reduced drastically once the wide highways ended, the snaking roads of the State highway made for some slow progress. It was post noon that we cast the first net - so to speak :) The yummy Kerala cuisine ensured our energy levels were right up there. The Appam, idiyappam, Puttu, Kadla curry, Motta curry, Chilly beef all helping along the way.<br />
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The first stop was along the Periyar river.<br />
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Making our way down a set of stairs we noticed the usual suspects - Dawkinsia filamentosus, Pseudosphromenus cupanus, Rasbora daniconius, Salmostoma boopis.
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We began to attract a lot of attention from the passersby who were very keen to see what the city-dwelling folk were upto in their river. We'd smile back with a net in our hands with "Meen" (fish in the local language) :)<br />
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Ajay's cast net at work!<br/>
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Exploring the river further with the help of Ajay's cast net we netted many more of the same fish, and then the next draw left our jaws dropped! Sheer beauty with Olive greens and red fins, we had the Pristolepis rubripinnis<br />
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We noticed some dashes of red just under the surface of the shimmering water, but then thought it wasn't really the river system the denisonii is found in.<br />
The next couple of casts sprang a further surprise - the Sahyadria denisonii. We had seen them earlier in what was thought of as their only location - Iritty, but here they were way downstream. Had some doubts of these possibly being the Chalakkudiensis but the lack of the black marking on it's dorsal helped remove any ambiguity.<br />
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Had carried the snorkeling kit along, and am I glad I did! tried watching these underwater and one of the denisonii swam right in front of me - what an exhilarating experience! Spotting them in the wild and seeing them underwater almost running into your face WHOA :D<br />
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A very interesting Garra mullya with small orange specks<br />
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Ajay and Vyas checking out a small canal - saw a small Channa gachua and some filamentosus here, a lot of Ambulia and Egeria densa were seen too.<br />
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Moving further south the next stop along the Pamba we noticed some nice looking stocky barbs. Stopping to investigate we were soon posed the standard question of what were we upto, and we'd reply with a wide grin on our face "Meen" :D<br />
This turned out to be a very interesting stop with some nice variety of Barbs.<br />
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Cirrhinus sp<br />
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Puntius punctatus<br />
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Puntius mahecola<br />
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Puntius parrah<br/>
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For ID <br/>
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Pseudetroplus maculatus were found in plenty too! The colors on some showed us why they're commonly referred to as "Orange chromides"<br />
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Xenentodon cancila and a few Aplocheilus sp. spotted too around the edges of the aquatic plants<br />
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Puffers (Carinotetraodan sp.) were found in good numbers around the plants too<br />
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Mystus malabaricus<br />
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With the setting sun we dipped our nets to end the day underneath a bridge.
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Pseudetroplus maculatus, Pseudosphromenus cupanus were found in good numbers.
Saw this goby in one of the angler's bag - Awaous grammepomus
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Scooping in a stagnant pool got us quite a few Horadandia atukorali - brilliant little schooling fish!<br />
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Drove down towards Kumarakom to find a place to stop for the night. Tried the local speciality of Karimeen cooked in Banana leaf, Mussels and some chilly beef.<br />
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Got to experience a fishing boat coming ashore with the night's catch - full of sardines and mullets<br />
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The next morning was a quick dash to the Kumarakom bird sanctuary.<br />
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The two sneaking up on me :P <br/>
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With the humidity levels and the temperature rising the walk within the sanctuary was pretty draining. Opted for a quick boat ride offered by a local.<br />
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The Vembanad lake is a brackish system, and is vast! Saw a lot of Pistia aka water lettuce, Salvinia natans, hornwort and Ambulia<br />
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Spotted the usual Pond Herons, lesser cormorants and the occasional Purple heron fly by.<br />
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This intermediate heron using it's wings to cut down on light and reduce reflection for it to locate fish under the surface
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Cattle egret in breeding plumage
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A white throated KF
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This Little heron was a nice surprise find <br />
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The multiple resorts along the water's edge and their unique boat "gates"<br />
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The boathouses added a certain amount of charm to the place. Very surprisingly the lake has been kept extremely clean. Hope other tour operators and businesses take note - it is a no-brainer to keep the place which generates all your income clean.<br />
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Colorful adornments providing some photographic opportunities
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Vyas feeling a little too shy posing for the camera ;)<br />
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A small checkered keelback was spotted swimming along<br />
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As we began our journey back to home base we stopped at a couple more places.<br />
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Some kids doing their best to beat the heat!
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A few fun bursts with the enhanced burst rate the 7D brings (thanks much Richa and Bikram!)
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Ajay managed to capture this interesting procession from the driver's seat
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A few notable observations<br />
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Mystus sp - had a very interesting dark coat<br />
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Dawkinsia tambraparniei<br />
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Pseudetroplus maculatus - with a very interesting red lining around the caudal<br />
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Salmostoma boopis <br/>
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Puntius vittatus<br />
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Chanda nama<br />
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An interesting looking Awaous/Glossogobius sp.<br />
Interestingly not a single tilapia was seen/netted!<br />
<br /> Huge props to Marc for ID'ing the barbs :) <br/>
At the very last stop the mandatory question was posed to us by the locals yet again and we answered "MEEN" :) Most could not wrap their heads around the fact that we had come all the way from Bangalore to catch, photograph and release fish. I tried my best to translate fish-mad to the best of my abilities, and that would bring a chuckle from them. Well "we are like that wonly" :D<br />
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For the ones who regularly ask for gear details:<br />
* All wide angle images taken with the Samsung galaxy grand<br />
* Canon 7D + 55-250mm f5.6 used for fishy closeups<br />
* Canon 7D + 400mm f5.6 used for bird images and some boat shots<br />
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Till the next ride,<br />
Cheers!<br />
Hayath</div>Hayathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086220590003919682noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841703150200957313.post-40895654262401222642015-01-27T01:46:00.001-08:002015-01-28T01:08:46.437-08:00Resurrecting the fishy hobby!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Fish and photography have been two passions which have helped define me, kept me sane in this mad mad world. And yet in the last couple of years these have got the least amount of time from me...Life happened :)<br />
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Fishkeeping had gone into a "sustenance" mode with me managing only a couple of tanks - water changes alone. There used to be a time when I'd "borrow" large-ish utensils from mom's kitchen to house new-hatched fry. Staying away from active fishkeeping had it's effect, a hollow feeling which persisted. I'm sure many keen hobbyists who've been through this phase will relate.<br />
All that changed when I introduced my daughter to the Channa barca, she took an instant liking to fish and would squeal with excitement each time she'd see fish. This brought about some much needed impetus to revive the hobby. Spring cleaned a couple of tanks and went about clicking a few after AGES, many thanks to Vyas for letting me borrow his camera and keep it for a very long time!<br />
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A before/after animation on one of the tanks needing cleaning<br />
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This image to be explains the whole inspiration behind the resurrection :)<br />
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A few closeups of the Barca<br />
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A couple of the Channa sp. "Chocolate" bleheri<br />
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These two are spending a lot of time together, and a lot of body contact<br />
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Went about reading up and revisiting some old ideas on spending least amount of time on the "chores" of the hobby. Some tasks which take up a LOT of time are<br />
1. Water changes<br />
2. Cleaning the filters<br />
3. Vacuuming the gravel<br />
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While at it, set myself a few must-haves<br />
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>All tanks to be well lit - DONE!</li>
<li>Filtered well for good visibility - WIP</li>
<li>Photograph the fish that I keep, and do it well</li>
<li>Dedicated tubs for keeping a plant "repository" - had to clamor quite a bit to get the common plants - WIP</li>
<li>A shrimp colony to keep any live-feed dependent fish happy - WIP</li>
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Will be starting back with Channa (Snakeheads) as they to me are the most forgiving, watch for 6 months if I can do justice and then decide on keeping other demanding species.<br />
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Details on a couple of mini-projects to assist the hobby<br />
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1. No-hands water changer</h1>
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This was inspired by the Overflow sump system most marine hobbyists use, where water is constantly drained into a sump and is pumped back into the tank.<br />
In this case the idea was to have water coming in from the tap as the input and water drained going out through a hose to a drain/garden (to help re-use the water, plus the nutrient rich aquarium water is great for plants)<br />
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Used the concept very nicely defined the in the video below to make my own PVC overflow<br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cmhu7uxPIm4">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cmhu7uxPIm4</a><br />
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A neatly explained schematic here - <a href="http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=298704&d=1230483975">http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=298704&d=1230483975</a><br />
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Here's what my version looks like<br />
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To use this all I would do is begin the siphon at one end of the tank, and pump in fresh water at the other end of the tank. Yet to measure the outflow rate, but given that this is a 1" PVC according to calculations it will be ok for a 2000 litres/hour. Running this for 10 minutes or so on a 3 footer should amount to a 30% water change.<br />
The overflow ensures there's no overflowing, say bye-bye to overflowing tanks while you're busy doing maintenance jobs on other tanks.<br />
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Yet to come up with a solution which ensures this isn't sucking in floating leaves, I could use a drilled end pipe, but that would reduce flow.<br />
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2. Python-like water changer</h1>
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The original Python water changer wastes a lot of water since it uses the tap water to initiate and keep the water flowing. My idea was to use the tap water to fill the hose and then let gravity do it's job<br />
Concept<br />
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Result<br />
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The hose is kept in the tank using a U-pipe.<br />
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One could argue this could be done with a single hose but that would mean going switching pipes to fill/drain. I wanted something that can be done easy, even during my absence. Plus the "outflow" hose can go to the garden thereby reducing overall water wastage.<br />
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3. High power Gravel Vacuum</h1>
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We hobbyists generally gravel vac by letting gravity provide the pressure to "lift" gravel, while the broad reverse funnel ensures gravel falls back into the tank. The idea here is to use an external water pump to provide the pressure to lift larger amounts of gravel to vacuum faster.<br />
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The pump can also be used in tanks on the lower levels of racks where gravity doesn't provide sufficient pressure.<br />
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4. Use hydroponics to maintain good water quality</h1>
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We have a LOT of water and there are many non-aquatic plants which do well with submerged roots. The concept is to use these plants outside the tank but roots submerged to suck up nutrients. This apparently is used widely, and with good effect - both practically and aesthetically! The plant of choice seems to be the commonly available "Money plant", with the Golden leaf variant being most effective.<br />
More here - <a href="https://www.google.co.in/?q=pothos%20in%20the%20aquarium">https://www.google.co.in/?q=pothos%20in%20the%20aquarium</a><br />
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Have a couple of ideas for filtration, will post as I make some progress.<br />
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PS: Huge props to the various hobbyists who share as they learn, can't go back and thank each. One can only PAY IT FORWARD :-)<br />
Gratitude to fellow hobbyists who've helped me with some fish to start back.<br />
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Cheers!<br />
Hayath</div>
Hayathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086220590003919682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841703150200957313.post-65677261669957414602013-09-12T11:30:00.002-07:002013-09-13T01:34:05.490-07:00The monsoon drive - Go Goa!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Monsoon brings in loads of rain and with it comes the transformation of the landscape enriched with the various hues of greens/yellows. This year finally got time to get a break from office work and decided it would be Goa to enjoy the monsoon rains.<br />
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We started off and crossed Tumkur in no time with a slight drizzle. The morning chill and the rains were a good combination. Made good progress and reached Hubli soon enough, stopped to grab a quick bite of Idly/Pooris at Kamath. With tummies full and a quick fuel top-up we made our way through the lush green fields, roads being patchy at best. The pace slowed down but the sights made up for it.<br />
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Soon enough we reached the Ghats and the landscapes got a lot more interesting. Found it hard balancing driving and glancing at the landscape :D<br />
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Each turn would show up a mini-waterfall with the water from the slopes trickling down<br />
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The other side would have the low lying passing clouds vying for attention<br />
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We reached Mollem and turned off towards Nature's nest at Surla - a wonderfully maintained eco-lodging run by Pankaj Lad. Was very co-operative and has great staff to assist<br />
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With us having spent the majority of day enjoying the sights we rested for a while and then enjoyed the sights, sounds and smells of the rains.<br />
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The freshness one can see once the rain stops is something else! Each leaf shimmers, the creatures come out to sip on the precious drops.<br />
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Enjoyed a sumptuous dinner with a good talk on the flora and fauna found around with Ramesh and Omkar (naturalists here)<br />
The next day brought more rains and sights of the birds which throng here. The bulbuls - red vented and red whiskered<br />
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The first timer - Spider hunter<br />
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The purple rumped sunbird<br />
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Trees around our room were filled with bird calls as well, the cackle of the Hornbill being contested by the Flameback woodpecker<br />
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Quick breakfast, the food here's basic but yummy!<br />
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The moisture had a lot of mushrooms popping up everywhere<br />
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and so did the ferns/mosses taking up every nook and corner<br />
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Butterfly orchid<br />
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The carefully selected flowers were quite the magnet and the butterflies thronged!<br />
Clerodendrum<br />
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Birdwing on Clerodendrum<br />
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Sipping here just to give you a sense of scale, these butterflies are HUGE!<br />
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Common rose<br />
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Blue mormon sipping<br />
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Looked like it was the season for love, many of them following their mates around<br />
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Found this beautifully colored jumping spider..had to make do with the kit lens :(<br />
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Late afternoon the workers at the coconut grove called us out - they had two Humpnose pit vipers. Got some shots while Ramesh captured them to be released elsewhere.<br />
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We went for a short walk on the boundary of Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, enjoyed every bit of it<br />
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The red land crab keeping a watch over us<br />
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Meandering through the leaf littered path<br />
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Looking for creatures<br />
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Stick insect<br />
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The property also has a natural spring which is also fed by a trickle.<br />
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Flowers blooming everywhere!<br />
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We were given a free pedicure with the schools of Puntius fasciatus, Puntius setnai, Garra sp., Rasbora daniconius and even the aplocheilus lineatus nibbling at the hair.<br />
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An inquisitive buffalo checking us out<br />
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The Samsung grand proved to be a good in-pocket camera with it's close focusing/image quality giving us enough confidence to leave the cameras behind. Have never noticed this fly/bee before with it's gigantic proboscis.<br />
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Found this Tortoise beetle along the sides<br />
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The strangler fig - which engulfs the host tree and hollows it out over time, what's left remaining is the intricate set of roots like a mesh with the host tree long gone.<br />
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We decided we'll check out some of the beaches as well and headed out to Panjim. The inner roads of Goa were a treat to drive<br />
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The skies opened up and so did the mercury levels<br />
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Spent the next couple of days exploring the beaches, enjoying the food and ferry rides.<br />
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The night markets brought new color<br />
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Started back and took the Karwar -> Ankola -> Yellapur -> Hubli route - fabulous roads and sights, barring the few stretches of bad road in the ghats.<br />
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Saw this beautiful sunset as we stopped at Kamath again for a quick snack<br />
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Then the clouds let go and followed us right through till Bangalore.<br />
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Adios and cheers till the next time! Dedicated to my wifey who let me share precious holiday time with the camera as well :P<br />
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Cheers,<br />
Hayath</div>
Hayathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086220590003919682noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841703150200957313.post-56630715313492657552012-07-28T04:06:00.000-07:002012-07-28T04:06:42.809-07:00Plagiarism - the sickening truth<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I was pretty shocked when a friend of mine sent me a screencap with my image used and then attributed to Aquapress Bleher.<br />
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The latest plagiarism stunt in PFK's Definitive guide to Channa.<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline ! important; float: none; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">I have great regard for the team at PFK for it being the single most source of a ton of information for hobbyists of all levels. Seeing the image on a PFK article is something I would've loved, but not in these circumstance(s). They were kind enough to respond back soon with a statement that the images came from Heiko Bleher</span>. <br />
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The second image in the first row is mine<br /><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-EAAn-a8Fr4o/UBPEHQrBotI/AAAAAAAAUXs/DYlXReQPaMU/s850/PFK-Chalakudy-Channa.JPG" /><br /><br />Did someone happen to "place" it in Aquapress' image library too?<br /><br />Below is the link of the "original" image and the accompanying pictures during the field trip.<br />
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<br />https://picasaweb.google.com/117983079148184630432/ChalakudyCoimbatoreAquaristMeet#5332411302612308162<br /><br />I willfully give my images to people who are courteous enough to ask, but instances like these are what triggered me into using copyright symbols in my images.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline ! important; float: none; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">I am appalled seeing plagiarism at work from a name I've read so much as a hobbyist about. The levels the so-called "Explorers" can stoop down to can surprise you.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline ! important; float: none; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">Sick! </span></div>Hayathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06086220590003919682noreply@blogger.com2