Snaplog - an indian photoblog

Rocks, Thai

2006-11-15T00:42:00.000+09:00

Rock formations(or small islands?) mid sea surrounding phuket. There are almost 41 major uninhabited islands and lots of other smaller ones. You can canoe through the rock formations to explore totally virgin lagoons. Simply nature at its best!!!

Glittering green

2006-11-08T01:07:00.000+09:00

Crystal clear beaches. Glittering waters. Secluded, Calm, Silent. Unbeleivable greenery. Enough reasons to go back to Thai...;-)

Sunset Again, Patong

2006-11-03T22:53:00.000+09:00

Sunset, Patong

2006-10-30T18:10:00.000+09:00

It might not be the best sunset, but the rough sky has a charm that still makes you go WOW.

Patong Beach, Phuket, Thai

2006-10-20T21:50:00.000+09:00

Snap from Patong Beach, one of the main tourist attractions in Phuket. The weather was rough, the sea uninviting, only the natives dare to venture in to that...

In To The Blue, Thai

2006-10-16T15:39:00.000+09:00

To all those who have mailed/commented in to ask about my absence, am doing fine, thank you...:-) Lot has been happening of late, I've moved back to India, and had been on a trip to Phuket, Thai in between. Above snap is from a snorkeling tour in one of the islands there. It could have been cropped, or processed differently, all suggestions welcome...;-)

Lighted Flowers

2006-05-25T18:29:00.000+09:00

Fly High

2006-05-22T19:35:00.000+09:00

Thanks a lot for the comments on yesterday's snap. This one too is from the same location, a timely flight captured to adorn the magnificient sky.

50!!!

2006-05-17T20:04:00.000+09:00

Am glad to announce the first milestone or the 50th post(snap) of this blog!!! It always amazes you when get to see one of most beautiful sunset you've ever seen just where you least expect it.

Reflecting on the statistics of how the blog or the snaps in it were received, visitors have liked Evening Drive, Rang De Basanti and Valley on the basis of comments, and Snowstorm, Rain and Mt.Fuji in terms of hits(though search engines plays a major role here).

Catch all the 50 snaps here.

The Ride - Pal Pal Theme Park, Hamamatsu, Japan

2006-05-15T19:38:00.000+09:00

Continuing from yesterdays series, the above snap was taken on a theme park "Pal Pal" at Kanzanji, Hamamatsu. The snap is out of camera with just added sharpening. With my G5 these kind of snaps were just not coming out as expected, but 350D/XT is quite a performer in this regard.

Update : Cropped the image a bit(Thanks ashwin, san). The previous one can be found here.

Sunset - Kanzanji, Hamamatsu, Japan

2006-05-11T19:25:00.000+09:00

Recently made a trip to Kanzanji, a kind of resort area overlooking lake Hamana in Hamamatsu. The snap featured above is sunset as viewed from an observatory.

And after browsing scores of camera blogs and site's finally bought a Canon Rebel XT. The shot above is using the default lens that comes with the kit. Am looking to buy additional lens, please put in your suggestion if any in the comments.

Rang De Basanthi

2006-03-09T20:34:00.000+09:00

Back after a small break, my bread winning job demanded more attention...;-). I dont have any new snap to put up, which explains this one from the archives. One thing I felt striking about this snap is the scattered vibrant colors that takes the attention away rather than a particular subject.

Old Japan, Pagoda, Kyoto

2006-02-17T22:09:00.000+09:00

The snap above is a visual of the pagoda featured before from a different angle...The charm of kyoto is in its narrow alleys, pagoda's and shrine seen from almost everywhere and the beautifully dressed kimono clad ladies...

After Sunset

2006-02-13T18:31:00.000+09:00

Thanks a lot for the comments on yesterday's snap. This snap too was taken on the same location. While I tried to create a purplish sunset mood with the last one, this one is more on the reddish post sunset side...And suyog, thanks for tagging me, mine is on its way...;-)

Evening Drive

2006-02-07T17:49:00.000+09:00

Had gone on a drive with a friend over the weekend. The above snap was taken during a break at a river front to watch the sunset...Its processed a bit more than I do normally, lemme know how you feel about it...

Caged

2006-02-02T20:41:00.000+09:00

The last few days had been hectic, hence the sparse postings. And about the above snap, had shot it a couple of years ago at a local zoo. Now am not that fond of photographing caged animals or even photoblogging them, and this may be only exception...

Goten Yatai (Palace-like Floats)

2006-01-25T18:03:00.000+09:00

Yet another snap from the Hamamatsu Festival series that came out somewhat nice. I may post one more snap in this series, which hopefully is a bit different from the last 2 posts...

Festival, Hamamatsu, Japan

2006-01-23T18:47:00.000+09:00

Goten Yatai (Palace-like Floats)
During the nights of Hamamatsu Festival, people parade downtown carrying over 70 yatai, or palace-lake floats, that are beautifully decorated while playing Japanese traditional festival music. The festival reaches its peak when groups of people compete by violently marching across town.

Valley, Mountains

2006-01-19T16:57:00.000+09:00

I had written about mountains in japan here. The above snap shows a valley engulfed between a series of mountains. I had mixed feelings about this snap. The original color version had not come well due to the fog. But in b/w kind of liked the series of mountains and the fog over it.

Rain, Fuji Safari Park

2006-01-14T17:30:00.000+09:00

This is one of the very first snaps that i took after buying my G5. I kind of like the way the rain drops are focussed, though my intention at that time must have been to shoot the zebra...;-). This was taken at the Fuji Safari park, Shizuoka, Japan.

Upside down

2006-01-10T19:50:00.000+09:00

The above snap is from an flower park featuring flowers like the above hanging upside down. The background of the above snap too is filled with similar flowers, and that explains the overall purple(?) color. And a part of the plant is out of the shadow, it would've been nice if the whole thing was darker...

Japanese dolls

2006-01-07T19:20:00.000+09:00

The above snap was taken while on a trip to Kyoto. The dolls looked fascinating in their kimono's. Am yet to get a good snap of a real person in a kimono, guess i'll have to wait for some festivals or go to Kyoto again for that one...

Amanohashidate, Snowstorm

2006-01-04T17:48:00.000+09:00

Back after a weeklong vacation to Amanohashidate(meaning "bridge in the heaven"), featured as one of Japan's three most scenic views(nihon sankei). It actually is a pine tree covered sand bar, spanning across Miyazu Bay on the Tango Peninsula, Kyoto. It's best viewed in summer with clear skies, but the snow covered sandbar in the winter too is quite a sight. For the brief time we were at the observatory, we had clear skies, fogs that turns off visibility totally, and a small snow storm. Featured in the snap above is the snow storm heading our way..;-)

Another year to look forward to!!!

2005-12-27T19:24:00.000+09:00

Another new year, new set of resolutions, and something new to look forward to!!! Posting will be sparse on account of year end holidays...Let all the best things that you ever hoped for happen to you this 2006.

Mt.Fuji, In colour

2005-12-22T18:46:00.000+09:00

Above snap is a coloured version of a previous one posted here. Which version do you like more...? And for Mt.Fuji appearing frequently in one way or the other...can't help it, am obsessed with it..;-)

Rivers, Japan

2005-12-19T18:45:00.000+09:00

Featured on the snap is "The Bridge Of Dreams" across the emerald waters of Sumata River, near Sumatakyo, Shizuoka Ken. The unique colour of the river is something that makes this river/region so famous with tourists. And another point to mention is the natural outdoor hotsprings that populate this region. Perfect place for relaxing with just the nature to disturb you!!!

Mountains, Japan

2005-12-15T18:48:00.000+09:00

Mountains dominate Japan’s landscape, covering 75 to 80 percent of the country. It's surprising to note that with all their development, residential and industrial areas account for less than ten percent of land area. The above snap is from Sumatkyo, a hiking course in Kanaya, Shizuoka ken, Japan.

My neighborhood

2005-12-13T19:24:00.000+09:00

As severe winter sets in over here, it's gladdening to see some beautiful bright days(this is as seen from our apartment window). The line of brightly colored, good looking houses are limited to interiors or country site's. As with any other place, as you move towards the metro's or bigger cities, the more you find uglier concrete structure's.

Japanese Gardens

2005-12-09T19:42:00.000+09:00

Garden design has been an important Japanese art for many centuries. Visit any castle or temple in Japan, invariably you will find an exquisite garden attatched to it. The above snap is a section of garden from Kinkakuji temple in Kyoto.

Pagoda, Kyoto

2005-12-07T21:15:00.000+09:00

Kyoto, Japan's capital once, boasts numerous historical structures and still has an old Japan feel to it. Kyoto retains huge castles and awesome pagodas, like the one featured in this snap, rising gracefully above tiled rooftops of old neighborhood's or from the midst of modern buildings.

Update : Reading this post from Suyog's blog on how his images were copied without permission, made me notice that i don't have a copyright notice on my site!!! Please link to the post to support Suyog.

Rainbow bridge, Tokyo

2005-12-06T19:57:00.000+09:00

Rainbow bridge at 918m, is a suspended bridge crossing Tokyo harbor. The intersting part is that the bridge has 2 stages : the upper one is used for an express way while the lower one is for ordinary road, sidewalks and an unmanned seaside express train. The unmanned express train ride is highly recommended for anyone visiting Tokyo.

Mt.Fuji(Yamanakako view), Japan

2005-12-02T20:02:00.000+09:00

Any series of photos based on Japan would be incomplete without the magnificent Mt.Fuji. Standing at 3,776 meters, a dormant volcano, is the tallest peak in Japan, and boasts a hiking course which will exhaust you with it's rocks, boulders, gravel, volcanic ash, etc. The view above is shot from Lake Yamanakako, which is one of the five lake's surrounding Mt.Fuji.

Japan, the land of rising sun

2005-12-01T18:48:00.000+09:00

The next series of posts would be based on Japan, my second home for the last couple of years. Snaps featured will include the lifestyle, unique culture, art and the exquisite beauty of the land of rising sun, the way i see it.

Green

2005-11-29T18:47:00.000+09:00

Rainbow - the other half

2005-11-28T19:27:00.000+09:00

Rainbow, first half can be seen here.

Petals

2005-11-25T18:52:00.000+09:00

Lone Rider

2005-11-23T18:38:00.000+09:00

Vanilla Sky

2005-11-21T20:23:00.000+09:00

Rainbow

2005-11-18T19:34:00.000+09:00

Wild

2005-11-16T15:41:00.000+09:00

Exploding clouds

2005-11-14T17:18:00.000+09:00

Calm

2005-11-11T20:30:00.000+09:00

Swimmers

2005-11-10T14:42:00.000+09:00

Bug me not!!!

2005-11-08T22:58:00.000+09:00

Burning Sky

2005-11-07T17:51:00.000+09:00

Shooting stars...

2005-11-03T20:06:00.000+09:00

Sky Blue

2005-11-02T16:43:00.000+09:00

All that glitters...

2005-11-01T21:14:00.000+09:00

Climbers

2005-10-31T17:50:00.000+09:00

Fully Bloomed

2005-10-28T15:11:00.000+09:00

Dark Water

2005-10-27T14:26:00.000+09:00

Where do you want to go today?

2005-10-26T13:19:00.000+09:00

Kotakinabalu(Malaysia)

2005-10-24T19:21:00.000+09:00

Drops on Flower

2005-10-21T19:09:00.000+09:00

Sunset at Kawaguchiko, opp to Mt.Fuji

2005-06-30T18:32:00.000+09:00

Photographing Mt.Fuji is always a treat. Sunrise/Sunset can really keep you hooked that you'll almost forget to snap the visual. And almost missed this scene of rays cruising in to valleys...

Pacific Flora

2005-06-24T20:11:00.000+09:00

Snap taken at Pacific Flora 2004 exhibition held at Hamamatsu, Japan.

Mt.Fuji(Yamanakako view)

2005-06-22T23:03:00.000+09:00

The view atop Mt.Fuji is really magnificient, didn't have a camera to capture it the last time. Hope to make up this time, when I climb again next month.

A new beginning!!!

2005-06-21T19:38:00.000+09:00

Photolog of Krishnamoorthy Raman, Indian(Keralite), working out of Hamamatsu, Japan. Snaps taken with a Canon powershot G5 digicam.

The snap above is of sunrise at Wakayama ken, Japan taken in the first week of 2005 January.

thumbs

2005-06-20T21:36:00.000+09:00

About

2005-06-15T19:11:00.002+09:00

Snaplog - a photoblog run by Krishnamoorthy Raman, began as an effort to portray some of the snaps taken by me, in 3/4 snaps a week basis. My interest in photography peaked with the digitization of photography and all the snaps in this blog till has been taken with a Canon Powershot G5 or Canon EOS 350D.

More of me at

http://www.google.com/profiles/moorthyonline