InSight-OutSight

Quotes a Day - Day 2

noreply@blogger.com (Someguru) — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 14:07:00 +0000

"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up .
The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time"
~ Thomas A. Edison

Post from one of the Project I took on My Facebook Page (goo.gl/zRTpv)

Quotes a Day - Day 1

noreply@blogger.com (Someguru) — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 20:26:00 +0000

One of the recent Project I took on My Facebook Page (https://goo.gl/zRTpv)
I'll try to post a photo a day with some beautiful Quotes to start the day.
Please share your feedback, and share in your circles if you like the concept/execution.

Please let me know if you would like to get Larger versions for your wallpaper (or Oder Prints) :)

‪#‎Jugalbandi‬

noreply@blogger.com (Someguru) — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 08:52:00 +0000

‪#‎Jugalbandi‬ #1

Do keep a watch on original album (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/…) to appreciate the lyrics and click.

Based on initial feedback, we'll also post a postcard image with words to this album (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/…)

उदास आसमां,
पत्तों की आड़ से,
अपनी मेहबूबा ज़मीं को तकता है,
रुख़सती का सलाम करता है,
अब शहर की जानिब जाना होगा,
दो जून की रोटी कमाने,
न जाने कब फ़िर दीदार हो,
सुना है की शहरों में अब पत्तों के चिलमन नहीं होते,
ऊपर से तकने पर बस ऊँची इमारतें दिखती हैं.

--

अनिरुद्ध (http://annimav.blogspot.com/)

Enjoyed your Facebook Lookback ? Here's how to download

noreply@blogger.com (Someguru) — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 17:35:00 +0000

Facebook launched Facebook Lookback as a Celebration for it's 10 years.
It's a beautiful gist of your years with [The] Facebook, bringing back candid memories.
Sad thing however, You can't download or share the video with those close ones ...

Well You actually can :)

Here's mine downloaded from the site.

To download the video you don't need ANY SOFTWARE (other than chrome browser [even IE would do] ) needs to be downloaded, so no spam , no bots no nothing.

Steps:

Open the Chrome Browser
Open Developer tools from Options > Tools > Developer Tools (or simply press Ctrl + Shift + i)
Go To Network tab.
Navigate to your look back
Keep a watch on the network tab, and look for row with type as video/mp4 or simply sort on size , the row with highest size (approx 6 MB for HD video) is your video
Now that you have the link, Open the link in a new tab and right click > Save.

That's all, You now have your video available for upload and share.

Please like and share if you liked this small Tip.

PS: For Internet Explorer 7+, You can open the Developer toolbar by clicking F12, and same navigate to network tab will work there as well.

My Top 20 (Automatic Set)

noreply@blogger.com (Someguru) — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:11:00 +0000

My Top 20 (Automatic Set), a set on Flickr.

Love the New Layout by Flickr, and 1 TB is a decent size too :)

G+ and Flickr a competitive bunch now on Photography.

FB is for teens and networking

My First Pseudo 3D Animation

noreply@blogger.com (Someguru) — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 21:03:00 +0000

A Recent Assignment brought me back to the wonderful world of small animations, and Flash CS5 is the tool at hand.

The work required us to have a spinning earth as part of a campaign, and the artifact at hand was a massive 45 MB mp4 file.

Compression and resizing reduced the size down to 934 KB, but that was not the solution.

So behold I present our very own 3D spinning earth in 79KB :)

PS: tutorials Coming soon

Paper Abstract - Attempt #1

noreply@blogger.com (Someguru) — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 06:10:00 +0000

Paper Abstract - Attempt #1, originally uploaded by SwappyIT.

Trying my hands on paper abstracts by taking macro shots of Paper with various Light patterns.

A Closer Look of the Book - iWoz

noreply@blogger.com (Someguru) — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 10:46:00 +0000

A Closer Look of the Book - iWoz, originally uploaded by SwappyIT.

Macro Shot of the Book - iWOZ by Steve Woznaik.

Canon EOS 60D
Canon 50mm F1.8
50mm Extension tube
back-lit using photopro 35+

Comments and Critique are very much appreciated.

A Warm Heart :)

noreply@blogger.com (Someguru) — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 10:45:00 +0000

A Warm Heart :), originally uploaded by SwappyIT.

Abstract Obtained by taking a Macro Shot of Colored wool pack with back light.

Canon EOS 60D
Canon 50mm F1.8
50mm Extension tube
back-lit using photopro 35+

Comments and Critique are very much appreciated.

Minimalism

noreply@blogger.com (Someguru) — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 09:13:00 +0000

Minimalism, originally uploaded by SwappyIT.

My First attempt at a new genre - Minimalism

N Rhodeo Drive LA

noreply@blogger.com (Someguru) — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:36:00 +0000

Untitled, originally uploaded by SwappyIT.

Something in this pics make me like it .. May be it's the memories or people , or just the abruptness . . .

A Cozy Li'l Indian Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Someguru) — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:32:00 +0000

Untitled, originally uploaded by SwappyIT.

Man is Slave of his own will, habit, and Whims ~Some Guru

noreply@blogger.com (Someguru) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:25:00 +0000

Man is Slave of his own will, habit, and Whims ~Some Guru, originally uploaded by SwappyIT.

This is an old stock taken from my old Panasonic (Lumix FZ18)
To me ,The Symbolic Cage with eyes looing for freedom , where Freedom really lies on the other hand was a breather.

Many a Times we feel Bonded, We feel Caged by our own whims, Our own cages, whereas, All it takes is a change in position and perspective :)

Comments and Critique Are Welcome

http://portfolio.swapnilkocheta.com

I prefer the darkness. It makes it harder for me to look around and see just how alone I really am. ~Some Google Guru

noreply@blogger.com (Someguru) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:16:00 +0000

I prefer the darkness. It makes it harder for me to look around and see just how alone I really am. ~Some Google Guru, originally uploaded by SwappyIT.

Shot From Deccan Queen, Entering Pune, Loved the blurred out bridge and traffic, and sharp Reflection of water.

Comments and Critique Are Welcome

http://portfolio.swapnilkocheta.com

Snow/Winter

noreply@blogger.com (Someguru) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:50:00 +0000

Snow/Winter, a set by Ben Heine on Flickr.

One of the best and varied Winter Pics I have seen so far.
Favorite - A Colorful leaf half frozen inside a lake.

Superb colors and Composition

Kiwi Delight :)

noreply@blogger.com (Someguru) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:36:00 +0000

Kiwi Delight :) , originally uploaded by SwappyIT.

Camera Details:
Canon EOS 60D
Canon 50mm f1.8

Setup Details:
Soft Light from Window
Wide Aperture (1.8)
Kiwi
A Beautiful Plate :)
and Most Important : A Light source which can be concealed easily ;)
[ I used the same Torch Light that I used here - http://www.flickr.com/photos/swappy/6235025691/ ]

Evaluative Metering for Nicely Lit ambiance

Cost:
Kiwi: 40Rs
Light Source: 60Rs
Plate: 30 Rs

And that's It, you have a Nicely Lit Kiw
Experiment with More Objects , Lemon, apple, Grape, Pineapple ;)

Keep Clicking

Comments And Critique are Very Welcome.

The "2 Minute" noodles :)

noreply@blogger.com (Someguru) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:08:00 +0000

The "2 Minute" noodles :), originally uploaded by SwappyIT.

My First take on Food Photography.
No editing except Border done.
I thing I missed on ample Light, Please suggest.

I am an amateur and a Learner, so Please Comment, Critique and help me learn.
Any and every Comment will be a +note to my journey.

Thanks

The DOORS

noreply@blogger.com (Someguru) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:06:00 +0000

Winner Scott Kelby WorldWide Photowalk 2011 - Pune Maharashtra, originally uploaded by SwappyIT.

Winner Scott Kelby WorldWide Photowalk 2011 - Pune Maharashtra

Finally, My First Photography recognition.
Shot during Scott Kelby's Annual Photowalk, at Pune.

A Bit dar on the Upper left corner, but probably that's what devided the image into Dark and Bright Zones, With the Diagonal Bar acting as a partition.

Editing done: Heavy
1. Noise reduction using Noise Ninja and Photoscape (This was shot on a Cloudy day with My Old Loyal Friend Panasonic Lumix FZ18)
2. Cropping and Rotating to Make the perspective horizontal (I took this pic crouching low due to small er distance and lack of Wider Angle)
3. Upped the Saturation by approx 10%
4. Selective Sharpening using Photoshop on The text to make it more Legible.

worldwidephotowalk.com/walk/pune-maharashtra-india/

I am an amateur and a Learner, so Please Comment, Critique and help me learn.
Any and every Comment will be a +note to my journey.

Thanks

Smoke on the Water

noreply@blogger.com (Someguru) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:59:00 +0000

Smoke on the Water, originally uploaded by SwappyIT.

Another Picture taken at Kavdi Pat a bit earlier than the previous one.

No Color Tempering done, The Fog rising out from the Water, the small island of Mud, and Ripple gave it a dreamy appearance.
Corrections Done: Slight Cropping (a Distracting Branch on bottom Left ), Auto White balance done in Canon Software.

Please Suggest Corrections / Changes That you would have Loved to be a part of the click.

I am a Learner, an Amateur , so Any Comment/Critique will be a +ve note for me.

Smoke on the Water

noreply@blogger.com (Someguru) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:56:00 +0000

Smoke on the Water, originally uploaded by SwappyIT.

Picture taken at Kavdi Pat, 20 Kms from Hadapsar(Pune), India.

It's a Very early morning shot, with basic Corrections (upped the exposure 1 Stop, Selective Sharpened the tree, No Cropping done).

Please Suggest Corrections / Changes That you would have Loved to be a part of the click.

I am a Learner, an Amateur , so Any Comment/Critique will be a +ve note for me.

That tiny li'l Drop

noreply@blogger.com (Someguru) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:09:00 +0000

That tiny li'l Drop, originally uploaded by SwappyIT.

A Back Lit Gerbera with a tiny Droplet, Spot Metering to give a nice dark background, and back lit to give a Subtle Glow.

Experiments with Lens Reversal and Metering Modes

noreply@blogger.com (Someguru) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 22:14:00 +0000

Lens Reversal, a set on Flickr.

Experimenting With Various Metering Modes and Lens Reversal on My Canon 60D with 50mm f1.8 II
Verdict: Steady Hand, Reversal Ring, and a Tripod Mounted Light is MUST for Lens Reversal

WorldWide PhotoWalk 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Someguru) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 21:17:00 +0000

WorldWide PhotoWalk 2011, a set on Flickr.

Please "Critique" (and Comment) [if worthy enough]

Via Flickr:
worldwidephotowalk.com/walk/pune-maharashtra-india/

www.Swapnilkocheta.com

noreply@blogger.com (Someguru) — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 21:33:00 +0000

www.Swapnilkocheta.com, originally uploaded by SwappyIT.

Mumbai Monsoons :)
Love the Rains
Chaos and Aroma .. a deadly mix . . .

Mumbai

noreply@blogger.com (Someguru) — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:16:00 +0000

www.Swapnilkocheta.com, originally uploaded by SwappyIT.

Juhoo Beach Mumbai . all Playful, All Vibrant , All Alive .. on the Eve of Anna's March against Corruption.

Via Flickr:
Swapnil,Kocheta,Swappy,Mumbai,India