•July 16, 2010 •
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The legendary Star Ferry operating in the Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong since 1888. The fleet of 12 ferries carry over 70,000 passengers every day. This is “Celestial Star” – built in 1956, the oldest vessel in the fleet currently.

Star Ferry
Camera: Canon EOS 400D Digital
Lens: Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
ISO Speed: ISO 400
Focal length: 44 mm
Aperture: f/4
Exposure: 1/500 seconds
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•July 16, 2010 •
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The famous Hong Kong skyline at night – photographed from “The Avenue of Stars” promenade at Tsim Sha Tsui.

HKG skyline
Camera: Canon EOS 400D Digital
Lens: Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
ISO Speed: ISO 400
Focal length: 33 mm
Aperture: f/3.5
Exposure: 1/2 seconds
Posted in Buildings, Night Photography
•October 19, 2009 •
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After serving proudly as the ambassador for India for nearly two decades, the Air India Boeing 747-400s a.k.a. Jumbo Jets are being phased out by the end of this month. Here is a photo that I clicked in May last year. This sight will never be seen again….Sigh!

Air India 747-400 © Vivek Manvi
Camera: Canon EOS 400D Digital
Lens: Canon EF 28-105mm F/3.5-4.5 II USM
ISO Speed: ISO 200
Focal length: 100 mm
F-stop: f/9
Exposure: 1/400 seconds
Posted in Aviation
•October 19, 2009 •
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Hey Guys, I am back here after a long hiatus. Lots of developments on the work and home front meant that I had hardly any time for updating this blog. Hopefully, I can update it regularly from now on!
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Tags: Updates
•May 20, 2008 •
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A refreshing cup of chai is all you need!
Camera: Canon EOS 400D Digital
Lens: Canon EF-S 55-250mm F/4 IS
ISO Speed: ISO 400
Focal length: 250mm
F-stop: f/5.6
Exposure: 1/60seconds
Posted in Mumbai, People
•May 18, 2008 •
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Sunset – as seen from my office
Camera: Canon EOS 400D Digital
Lens: Canon 70-200mm F/4L
ISO Speed: ISO 400
Focal length: 200mm
F-stop: f/5.6
Exposure: 1/400seconds
Posted in Mumbai, Nature
•May 18, 2008 •
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Mushroom cloud from a nuclear blast?? Naah…Its just the sun playing hide & seek with the clouds
Camera: Canon EOS 400D Digital
Lens: Canon 70-200mm F/4L
ISO Speed: ISO 400
Focal length: 70mm
F-stop: f/9
Exposure: 1/320seconds
Posted in Mumbai, Nature
•May 18, 2008 •
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Dark pre-monsoon clouds gather in the evening skies, letting us know that the monsoon is near
Camera: Canon EOS 400D Digital
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm
ISO Speed: ISO 200
Focal length: 18mm
F-stop: f/7.1
Exposure: 1/125seconds
Posted in Mumbai, Nature
•May 18, 2008 •
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A liberal sprinkling of white cumulus clouds on a bright summer morning in Mumbai.
Camera: Canon EOS 400D Digital
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm
ISO Speed: ISO 100
Focal length: 18mm
F-stop: f/10
Exposure: 1/250seconds
Posted in Buildings, Mumbai
•May 18, 2008 •
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A vendor sits alone on a pavement with his wares, as the busy Mumbai life zips past him.
Camera: Canon EOS 400D Digital
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm
ISO Speed: ISO 800
Focal length: 55mm
F-stop: f/5.6
Exposure: 0.8seconds
Posted in Mumbai, Night Photography, People