Flowers Are Divinity Smiling On You @SANBI_ZA #Lowveld #SA #PhotoYatra #TheLifesWayCaptures

Hi Friends, 

Flowers are something which brings Smiles to each and every one of us from time to time and this is a single flower shot that I took at Lowveld Botanical Garden in Nelspruit, South Africa using Canon 77D and kit lens. 

All these photos are straight from the camera and no filter has been applied or no saturation has been done on these photographs to maintain nature's best smiles on all of us. 

Flowers have full biological names for petals, filament, Stigma, Style, Ovary, Anther, Pedicel, Sepal and so many other technical names which I used to learn when I had biology and botany as a subject in my undergraduate or high school. 

Lowveld Botanical Garden is one of the national gardens maintained by SAN Parks in South Africa and I have been to most of them and will share in detail about that garden in some other post. 

There is so much detail in the focus in different photographs in this post telling us that we are all born with many strengths and weaknesses and shall work on improving them and showcasing them to the world for their appreciation or criticism. Similar is the life I am living on The Life's Way where I share my content and photographs with the users from around the world searching for without our knowledge. He can appreciate our efforts or say that this photo or review is such a waste but our efforts were pure in nature as it's a service we are doing with our whole heart and with passion without any financial benefits whatsoever. Let's continue to do so!

Cheers!!!

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#TheLifesWayCaptures - Dubai Marina Mall #Dubai #UAE - #PhotoReviews

Hi Friends,

Emaar is one of the biggest property developers in Dubai, UAE. Other than them I could see DAMAC, Meraas, and DP Group and there must be many more which I was not able to recognize or recall in my short 96 hours trip in Dubai. 

Dubai Marina Mall is full of shops with all your favorite retailers trading throughout the day. I didn't enter any of the shops as shopping was not on my agenda and seeing the place was the top priority. And I didn't find the price difference too much so as to buy further as my bags were already overflooded with the things bought from India already. 

The area is surrounded by many hotels and in this picture, it's Crown Plaza which really became visible due to this white mesh. The one thing I observed in my trip is that even the grills outside homes or shopping places parking area it's all different designs and no design gets repeated in the same area. 

The lights in the night are enough to make your walk easy and make you feel like a great flashing city vibrating with energy, music, and vibes. It feels so great to see day in the night but the only problem is that you need to close your curtains as I lived on 38th floor in Airbnb apartment and it was difficult to sleep with windows open due to neon lights. 

The river near the buildings makes it always look great for morning and evening walks. I saw a lot of people running and jogging in the morning and evenings. The city is well connected with trams, buses, tubes and multiple sources of public transports. 

I missed traveling in the ferry which I generally always makes a point as it gives a great angle from the mid of the river for taking the shores photos. You need to be really rich to enjoy all the luxuries in Dubai but you can also survive as there are restaurants and takeaways offering a full-fledged meal in around AED12-17 which is enough to make your tummy full. Also, Zomato Dubai offers a lot of offers to get your food delivered at home and it will save on the parking that you need to pay everywhere you park your car. More on the other stories later in the series!!!

Check out the other parts in this new photo series and follow me on Instagram    - 1      2        3        4

Namaste!!!

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#TheLifesWayCaptures - Dubai Marina Walk #Dubai #UAE - #PhotoReviews

Hi Friends,

Dubai is full of skyscrapers and the first day we went around our Airbnb flat walking in and around Dubai Marina Mall and Marina Walk. It felt so great to go on an evening walk in the main district of Dubai as we generally don't walk here in Johannesburg unless it's a race event. 

Dubai has a walkway built all around the roads in this Emaar Properties area. The people stop their cars in case you are crossing the road even when the lights are green for the vehicles. This is a high-level behavior for the walkers which I only saw in Singapore long ago in 2006.

It reminded me of the walk around the Thames river when I used to work in Red Lion Court in Southwark near London Bridge, London, UK. There are restaurants and eateries around the walk and it totally felt European. The ferries go from here till the Burj Khalifa and you can book a tour that is available twice a day.

There are ferries, personal ships, and yachts going around the pier. It really brings you to a city which has been made keeping the future proof and made smart to the smartest. There is a lot of construction going on in and around the area and it keeps growing with time.

The buildings all around the yachts reminded me of the Canary Wharf and St Katharine Docks Marina which is very near to the Tower of London. These photos are clicked from the Emaar Marina Mall food court and the walk around the same.

Emaar Marina Mall is an awesome mall and we had a Vegetarian Paneer Pizza at the Pizza Hut which was not up to our expectations from the Pizza Hut franchise. But as it might be the local taste hence you can't say anything but after eating at the Pizza Hut in India at Ansal Mall, Gurugram you can't compare anything as the taste is superb. 

Namaste!!!

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#TheLifesWayCaptures - Miracle Garden #Dubai #UAE Final Post - #PhotoReviews

Hi Friends,

This is the last of the part for Dubai Miracle Garden and I hope that you are liking these amazing new posts of all the places I have traveled in my life which I am bringing to you in a fun way. I am not mentioning any brands whatsoever in these posts and totally the content is written by me or from the facts mentioned on the website for the place. 

Aashish Rai with family #TheLifesWay #PhotoYatra

The Dubai Miracle Garden was opened to the general public on 14th Feb 2013 and I was almost there around the same week in 2020. What a coincidence that I was there on 13th Feb 2020 hence this is my first picture for the last post in this three-post series before we travel to another destination in the city. 

There is some fun in traveling in Emirates Airlines and this time I bought all the way from Johannesburg to India and Dubai via Emirates only. Even my parents traveled by Emirates along with my mother-in-law. Dubai International airport is awesome and really great for all the duty-free shops and also you can get a 48 or 96 hours visa processed by Emirates. Though there is always some cost involved and the price is a little high for traveling via Emirates as compared to other airlines. 

Coming back to the Miracle Garden, there is something for everyone from kids to adults to the elderly, It's just you have to walk around the park. I didn't try any of the cafes or shops or restaurants due to the time constraint as my brother was waiting outside the park. We took the whole round around the park in less than 3 hours but definitely must have missed a lot of good spots. 

Keisha was behaving like a celebrity taking photos inside the park at every stop. I have my camera filled with her photos which she will ask for in the recent future as she got time free from school this month and half of next month. Soon she will be a teenager and then I don't know how to handle her? Let's see what the future holds for her. 

The castles made in the Miracle Garden were not only soothing for the eyes but also great for taking pictures. It's really a place for your tik-tok videos and Instagram ready pictures. It's just you need to take someone along with you to take all the pictures and videos or the action camera to capture everything. 

Cars were the theme from last year's installations and was kept outside the park at the entrance and by looking at them I immediately loved them more. The park is generally open from 9am to 6pm on all the days but there must be some exceptions to the same. Do check out the website or call them before making your way to Al Barsha South Third where the park is located. 

Check out the first part and the second part of this series by clicking on the hyperlinks. And whenever in your life, you are staying in Dubai for pleasure or business - do go to this amazing and awesome place named Dubai Miracle Garden and it will be the best walk of your life inside a park full of flowers and shrubs. Till that time...Take ACTION!

Namaste!!!

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#TheLifesWayCaptures - Miracle Garden #Dubai #UAE Continues - #PhotoReviews

Hi Friends,

As told that it will be difficult to do capture all the spots available inside Dubai Miracle Garden in a single post here I bring you another one from my collection of photographs clicked with the equipment I have bought over the years. 

Keisha totally loved the walk inside the garden and she was always on her phone taking a lot of selfies. I have yet to see what she clicked using her smartphone in Dubai and India trips. I hope I will be able to make her into a good photographer and may find some gems taken by her during our holidays. 

The garden doesn't have roses or other expensive flowers but just created using the normal flowers which can be grown in different colors and the overall creation using those resources is awesome. I don't have great knowledge of flowers but I do know the difference between roses and the flowers inside this park. 

As mentioned on the website - ''Dubai Miracle Garden’s breathtaking landscaping has earned two Guinness World Records for the largest vertical garden in 2013 and the world’s largest floral sculpture forming the shape of an Airbus A380 in 2016'' which is a great feature in itself. It's a must-visit place in Dubai if you love flowers and what can be done using the same.

The most amazing this is that you will feel that you are in a Desert area which will be arid but Dubai is one of the city which will amaze you with all its installations and activations. You can do a lot of activities in Dubai and will never be bored despite being in a desert. 

The place is unique and my words are failing to describe the beauty of the gardens. It has everything from swings to hammocks. It was my first time in life to lie on a hammock and I totally fell in love. I and my kids enjoyed the swings ride and relaxed on the hammocks. 

There are art installations that I couldn't even capture due to a lot of sunlight and asked to take photos of the whole family one by one in front of the desired places. I have many more photos that are definitely Instagram ready and I will start sharing them too on my travel-related Instagram handle starting today. 

In the end, I will say that I left my heart in Dubai and there is no coming back from that place. I have not been traveling to any of the destinations for the last 3 years and now when I have traveled I have created a lot of memories to cherish forever. My 40th year on this Planet Earth is definitely making my all dreams come true and I wish the same for you! 

Namaste!!!

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#TheLifesWayCaptures - Miracle Garden #Dubai #UAE - #PhotoReviews

Hi Friends, 

I was thinking of and kept thinking about launching this series of posts and since last year I only thought and there was no action as I was totally tired and it led to irritation as a whole. It only when I took a break from work and went to India for holidays and while return saw Dubai for the first time that I revived my habits of execution like at the starting years of my blog. I am going to promise to my readers and followers that I am going to create content exclusively thought by my mind and captured by my heart in words and photos. Let's go and Action starts now! 

The overall format of this series will consist of 5 and more images and I am not going to mention any of the camera and smartphone brands with which I took photos as all the products are bought by myself unless specified otherwise. The more images can be found out on my new photography Instagram channel (www.instagram.com/thelifesway) rather than personal (www.instagram.com/araijain) where the focus will be day to day living with brands. 

Aashish Rai - Founder and Editor #TheLifesWay #PhotoYatra

It was a trip planned and executed despite several challenges faced by myself and my wife Shradha. We were able to get everyone on the plane to reach Dubai around the same time and enjoy the next 96 hours in the city. 

We really wanted to see the Dubai Miracle Garden but my brother who came from the USA has some work to do so he stayed and waited in the car while we went on for a walk in the gardens. The ticket price is AED 55 for adults and kids between the age of 3-12 years is AED 40. Kids less than 3 years old are free so Reyansh went free.

When it came to converting I had spent around R1355 for 5 adults and 1 kid and the most important thing is to remember when they ask to charge always says the local currency. Here I told them ZAR and there was around 9% markup on the conversion rates. I could have saved some rands if told them to charge in AED rather than ZAR on FNB Credit Card. 

The miracle garden is kind of circular where you walk all the way from left to right or right to left as per your wish. There are shops and small restaurants to eat on one side of the walkway. The place is always full of a lot of people taking selfies and the selfie stick is a very popular item in Dubai. 

There are several themes in the Miracle Garden and as I came to know they change them every year and this year it was more of Disney theme. The park is closed every year for a certain number of days while it rejuvenates itself and you are prompted to come to the park again every year. The best part is that you will feel walking in a Garden of Heaven and your eyes won't be able to capture all the beauty all around you. You definitely need to spend the whole day here to capture all the sights or at least 5 hours for complete relaxation. 

The only thing that never changes is Emirate airplane covered with a lot of flowers and it's the most favorite spot inside the Dubai Miracle Garden. I think I won't be able to do justice in a single post so the series will continue somedays later to maintain the curiosity within myself and goal to do another post. 

Namaste!!!

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Celebrating 100 Years Of History With @Nikon_SA #25July2017 #Camera

Hi Guys,

Nikon will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its establishment on July 25th of this year, as proudly announced by Nikon in South Africa. Since its establishment as Nippon Kogaku K.K. in 1917, Nikon has provided the world with unique value based on its opto-electronics and precision technologies.

Nikon Team said, "We at Nikon sincerely thank everyone, from our loyal customers to anyone with a stake in our success, for the support in the development of our company over its 100-year history. As part of our 100th anniversary celebrations, we have established the Nikon 100th Anniversary logo and to introduce a special Nikon 100th website".


Nikon 100th anniversary logo
The Nikon 100th Anniversary logo was designed by our own design department. This logo is widely used as the symbol of our 100th anniversary, disseminating the message of Nikon's 100th anniversary to our customers and partners around the world.

Nikon 100th Anniversary Website
This website offers contents dedicated to the celebration of our 100th anniversary, such as a special movie and a record of our history over the past 100 years. We will be adding more contents on this site as they become available, and provide information related to Nikon's celebration of its 100th anniversary. URL for the Nikon 100th anniversary site is as follows: www.nikon.com/100th


About the NIKKOR brand
NIKKOR (http://www.nikkor.com) is Nikon's brand of photographic lenses. The NIKKOR name arose from adding "r", a common practice in the naming of photographic lenses at the time the name was established, to "Nikko", the Romanized abbreviation for Nippon Kogaku K.K., the original name used when the company was established. In July 2016, Nikon announced its milestone achievement of 100 million in total production of NIKKOR lenses for Nikon interchangeable lens cameras.

Nikon's line-up of lenses for cameras with interchangeable lenses currently consists of more than 90 types of lenses, including ultra-wide-angle to super-telephoto lenses, fisheye lenses, zoom lenses, micro lenses, and PC-E lenses that support a wide variety of applications, as well as 1 NIKKOR lenses for advanced camera with interchangeable lenses. More information and contents on NIKKOR lenses is also available with the NIKKOR & ACC app.

About I AM | MY NIKKOR
Every photographer has a story to tell. Enter a world shaped by the creative vision and expression of Nikon photographers. Visit I AM | MY NIKKOR (mynikkor.com) to be inspired by their passion and adventures, and let NIKKOR connect you with the culture of photography.

About Nikon
Nikon, At the Heart of the Image. Nikon is the world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology and is globally recognised for setting new standards in product design and performance for its award-winning consumer and professional photographic equipment. Nikon in South Africa distributes consumer and professional digital SLR cameras, NIKKOR optics, Speedlights and system accessories; Nikon COOLPIX compact digital cameras; Nikon sports optics as well as the Nikon 1 advanced cameras with interchangeable lens system. For more information, visit www.nikon.co.za

 

Being a dreamer to hold one of the Nikon's camera, I bought my D7000 with 18-105mm lens way back in 2013 and never looked back. A lot of the photos taken by me are posted on my instagram.com/araijain channel and twitter channel too. 

 

Cheers!!!

 

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@SamsungSA Elevates #Smartphone #Camera Quality With New Image Sensor #GalaxyS7

Hi Guys,

Samsung Electronics South Africa, a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, announced its newest 12 megapixel (Mp) image sensor for smartphones, which will elevate the quality of mobile phone pictures. Already in mass production, this 1.4μm-pixel-based image sensor is equipped with Dual Pixel technology that has been reserved for digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras. The technology enables rapid auto-focus for fast photo shooting while producing premium image quality on mobile devices, even in low light situations. 

“With 12 million pixels working as a phase detection auto-focus (PDAF) agent, the new image sensor adds professional auto-focus performance to mobile devices, such as the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy Note 5,” said Craige Fleischer, Director of Integrated Mobility at Samsung Electronics South Africa. “Consumers will be able to capture their daily events and precious moments instantly on a smartphone, regardless of lighting conditions.” 

Samsung’s new image sensor with Dual Pixel technology employs two photodiodes located on the left and right halves of a pixel. The conventional image sensor commits less than five percent of its pixels, with only one photodiode each, which converts light particles into measurable photocurrent for phase detection. Significantly faster auto-focus is now possible, as each and every pixel of the Dual Pixel image sensor is capable of detecting phase differences of perceived light. With such groundbreaking improvements, the image sensor ensures clear and sharp images, especially whilst capturing moving objects, even in poor lighting conditions.

The new image sensor has also adopted Samsung’s ISOCELL technology, which isolates the photodiodes in each pixel with a physical wall to further reduce colour bleeding, maximizing the image sensor’s performance.

The new image sensor is built with cutting-edge, chip-stacking technology that allows for top-of-the-line performance while keeping the size small. The Dual Pixel image sensor combines a 65 nanometer (nm) sensor with a 28nm logic chip that delivers outstanding quality photos in a sleek smartphone design.

I am amazed at the camera of S6 I used last year and I have just received Samsung's S7 Edge for review and using that camera I will post pictures on my instagram channel. 

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Product Review - Lowepro CompuDay Photo 150 - Messenger Bag

Hi Guys,

TAKEALOT is an online portal that runs weekdays deals from Monday to Friday everyday and sometimes you pick up stuff that you really wanted to have at a bargain price. Follow them on twitter.

Photography is a hobby or passion for almost whole world now with the power of smartphones and other smart range of cameras. With never ending quest to take great photographs, the size of cameras are increasing and so is the technology that we carry around everyday.

Lowepro is a camera accessories making company which started 40 years ago in Colorado, USA. They have helped people carry cameras on the backs and shoulders all around the world.

I too was in search of something which I can take to office along with my cameras everywhere. Finally I found Lowepro CompuDay Photo 150 messenger bag. The front flap of the bag has a zipped section to keep keys and space to keep other stuff inside the same. The bag comes with an extra accessory pouch to keep cables and small gear like pendrives etc.

The bag has an adjustable strap along with the nice handle to carry it in one hand. The bag has mesh covered trolley sleeve which can help you put this bag on your luggage for easy transport.

The beauty of this messenger bag is the padded side pocket which holds your DSLR and can be taken out in an instance without opening the main section of the bag. Here is Nikon #D7000 fitting quiet easily into its castle. Also, this castle can be folded in case you are not carrying the camera to work as a normal messenger bag with all the space.

The bag has a space to keep 15.6" widescreen laptop along with a pocket to keep files or iPad etc easily. The bag also has small pockets for your mobile and other device along with space to insert two pens/pencils. It has a mesh chained pocket to keep keys or cash etc.

The quality of material used in the bag is great and I hope that it will last me some years till I upgrade myself to something new.

Here is Samsung Smart Camera #NX300 in the side pocket but as it's a small smart camera it leaves space for separate lens or accessories to carry in the same space. 

Here is the LowePro CompuDay Photo 150 bag with a laptop and iPad and DSLR right in there and now the test it the quality of straps if they can hold the load during day to day usage of the same. There is space available to keep extra lens or both the camera also. Samsung NX300 can easily fit inside after putting Nikon D7000 in the side pocket.

The center handle has only one line of stitching running across the same making it vulnerable if the bag is heavy to carry. The main strap is bonded with the body line of the bag and will have more capacity to carry the load as it runs through by two lines of stitching. This is the general problem I have faced with bags from various manufacturers e.g. laptop bags by Targus that they lose their straps and then chains and other things try to take off. 

This will be my first experience of Lowepro and I have my fingers crossed that it will sustain for a while based on the brands reputation and motto of THE TRUSTED ORIGINAL since 1967! 

Cheers!!!

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Photo Walk - I am who I am

Hi Guys,

My eyes will show the world who I am, if they dare to see me in the eye.

I am who I am, no matter where I am.

I have high hopes which I will make into reality with my dedication, commitment and sharp skills.

Photographs are clicked by me using D7000 Nikon DSLR with 18-105mm DX lens.
Cheers!!!

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Promotional Goodies - Canon Printers & Cameras

Hi Guys,

Canon has been a competition to the Nikon in their DSLR range of cameras and it's on the personal choice of the amateur or professional photographer which one he likes the best. I don't have any DSLR from any of the two brands at the moment but I do have a lot of promotional goodies from both the brands. 

Makro is the gaint retail outlet in South Africa, it's the Walmart of SA and it's run by them only. Walmart has three brands here in SA - Makro, GAME and Dion Wired. Makro do offers a lot of deals from time to time and I have always benefitted from them. I did bought my iPAD3 32gb wifi at the lowest price possible from there in one of their clearances sale. 

Last time I was at Makro, Canon DSLR Cameras and Home Photo Printers had setup a canopy showcasing their products and also offered to get yourself clicked by their 650D camera. They then were printing your snaps using the small printer and was giving them out to you as hard copy. As I love myself much more than anything else so I never let go of any such chances where someone is so ready to take photographs of me.

I brought more of my friends to get their snaps clicked also and Canon offered me a great Muffin from Fournos Bakery along with a goodie bag for my gesture towards their setup. Goodies bag included a cap, notepad and a pen endorsed by Canon in their Red and white colours.

Thanks a lot Canon and looking forward to getting a DSLR sponsored so that I can tag the same in all my posts and keep up the brands flag flying high. Follow then on twitter for a lot of contests and prizes @Canon_SA

Cheers!!!

NIKON #ThroughTheLens Blogger Meet Delhi 19 Oct 2013

Hi Guys,

@NikonIndia is a very active handle on twitter and is always rich in contests and great photography tips. Saturday morning after my breakfast and tea, I saw a tweet mentioning various famous people inviting for something happening in Delhi. No idea about what that was all about but I too took my chances of promoting my blog and asking about the invite for myself. Soon after three tweets, I got the follow back and the invite to the event which was about to start in another one and half hour at b-bar Saket. I took Delhi metro from Iffco Chowk and reached Malviya Nagar and finally the destination by 145pm. Finally took the desired lift and this is what was there to welcome me.

b-bar is an awesome place and the location has zen like quality and perfection in everything from decor to placement of tables, chairs etc. I got welcomed by the Nikon team and handed over a goodies bag. While walking towards the stage set, I recognised a person whom I have never seen in live but always respected and loved his work. Mr. Raghu Rai was there and chatting with Nikon team. I felt inspired and thanked Nikon team instantly for the invite. I surely knew that this is going to be a knowledge of lifetime by listening to an ace photographer. Meanwhile, we waited for some time and met other fellow bloggers and photographers. Finally, the program started with Raghav Mandava taking the stage and doing his standup comdedy act. Everyone enjoyed his comic timing and jokes through out the event.

It was time to listen to the legend Mr. Raghu Rai, and I was all ears. He started with telling us about how photography has become a religion for him and he feels himself in meditation whenever he is out there in the streets with his well planned gear capturing people and moments. He loves Street photography much more than any other because it's an extended reflection of his own life. He feels that he is a common man himself and then captures the beauty of everyday changing streets across India and world. He said, if you want to take good snaps, empty your mind first and then set your foot on the street. It took him a lifetime to reach a place where he is now. 

I felt, he really had this Zen like calmness and humbleness imbibed into his personality and the perfect place chosen by Nikon India really made all the difference. I really learned a lot listening to him for ten minutes what I could have not learned reading thousand of books.

After this we were welcomed by Mr. Hiroshi Takashina, MD Nikon India to the event. He presented some unknown facts about the Nikon and his personal stint of traveling 92 cities across India. He is one of the most humble guys I have ever met. My love for Nikon brand became much more positive after this meet and meeting with the team behind Nikon India. 

Finally, it was time to take the stage by Nikon India technical team as they took us through various facts and aspects of DSLR photography and breaking myths every minute. 

 The team started presenting by taking us through DX vs FX cameras and the fact that F mount has not being changed ever since the inception of DSLR camera by Nikon. 80mn NIKKOR lenses have been manufactured by Nikon in 80 years of their opening the shop. Every lens is made with precision it demands and to the best of quality possible.

The difference between ED lenses and normal lenses. Some more diffraction differences between Nikkor lenses and those who are not using that technology.

They took us through various small presentations about DSLR cameras, range, types of photography, the events and Nikon School and some video's shot using DSLR cameras.

The team took us through various genre of photgraphy and I took these images of the slides for one of my friend Kuldeep Singh whose D600 camera got me invited to this event in the first place because I blogged about that camera and various shots I clicked using that camera on our Khajuraho trip.

Wildlife Photography - 1. Get the Range

Wildlife Photography - 2. Get the Sharpness

Wildlife Photography - 3. Get Closer to the Wild

Wildlife Photography - 4. Get the Speed

 I received some awesome goodies from the team as NIKON DSLR strap and a 4gb Lexar SD Card along with a tshirt. My DSLR has started coming to me in parts though but I felt very happy that finally it started it's journey towards my hands! :-)

Thanks a lot to Nikon India for the invite and looking forward to more such events happening in Delhi NCR. Oh forgot to tell you all that this event marked the launch of D5300 and D610 DSLR cameras in India. D5300 has some features added into the D5200 like GPS and Wifi built in capabilties.
More info on http://www.nikon.co.in/en_IN/products/categories/dslr.page?


A twitter competition to win a book by Mr. Raghu Rai was won by our @ArvindPassey with a perfect Street photograph he took in the recent @SoDelhi Tweasure hunt we participated last week. Heartiest Congratulations!

I really felt jealous as I too has that kind of snap but couldn't apply logic that Raghu Sir will like street snap much more than others showcased by everyone else. Meanwhile, I was able to click a snap of his signature on his book on Delhi.

Thanks once again and really felt great to be a part of this event. Looking forward to having Nikon DSLR camera in my hands sooner than ever!!!

Universe....Are you listening? I am sure, you are!

Cheers!!!

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