Bobcock in India (with a new camera......)

[Bobcock]

There are often musicians playing out the front of the Akal Takht.



The Sikhs have an amazing military history. The temple has memorials to soldiers past all over the place. A lot of these were damaged during Operation Bluestar and some of the older ones I saw 25 years ago had been removed and replaced with newer ones. I was told the temple had been put under great pressure to remove them so as to whitewash what they had done.



There is one thing that is remarkable about a Sikh Gurudwara. FREE FOOD!!!. The Sikhs will feed any visitor and the food hall at the Harmandir Sahib serves over 50,000 meals a day.... all free of charge. This is where you collect your plate upon entry.



This mans job was to dispense the free tea. All the people here are volunteers.



The langar hall..... There are two levels full to the brim all day.

[Looper]

For the first time in my life I had my SD memory card shit its self and could only up load a few pics.

I always take 2 cameras now and transfer the pics from SD to HD every night. An overseas trip is major hassle to organise and the photos are what brings it back to you years later, almost like writing a diary, so I don't take any chances these days.

Paid off last year when I lost my S100 on the plane on the way to Korea and already had the XZ1 in the bag as a backup.

[beerlaodrinker]

Great stuff bob, i spent 6 months in india when i was a young bloke, amazing place thanks for the effort

[Mr Lick]

Yes, all good stuff Bob. Never had the courage to visit India myself so your pics are much appreciated

[CalEden]

Bob, great photos. I like the first photo. When I first saw it my eyes went to the rich worn brown color of the headliner and the lighting/shadow contrast on the headliner. From there I eased into the detail of the photo.

[Bobcock]

Food preparation




Washing up...........



Later I'll take you into the kitchens that cook 50,000 meals a day.

[Bobcock]

The entrance onto the walkway that goes out to the Sri Harmandir Sahib.





Next we'll go into the town for a bit and look at some of the amazing old buildings that are just being allowed to drift off into the past. Nothing is being done regarding the preservation, no will no way. I walked the lanes with a local historian and took some photos for him to help make his case...... it'll be a tough fight, one of the guys involved is Navjot Singh Sidhu former opening batsman for India.

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Whilst we were walking we bumped into a local character who's job is to be the Goddess Kali..... I'm actually really pissed off that this shot isn't up to standard, but you getting it anyway.

[Bobcock]

This old building is mow a makeshift Krishna Temple. Elsewhere in the world something like this would be cherished, here it's allowed to fall apart.



This was an old guest house for Hindus............



From the outside....

[Necron99]

That camera takes brilliant pics...

As for p1 or p2.

p1, you are in a cab, talking about a cab and can see a cab. It's connected.
Second one has no context..

[Bobcock]

Nope.... you lost me there.....

[Butterfly]

I prefer the other camera to be honest,

still nice pics,

[Albert Shagnastier]

Bob, can you use photoshop?

10s per pic (simple contrast/brightness changes) would really boost your images.

[Bobcock]

Hahahahaha.........yeah right........

[Bobcock]

I use Lightroom, No need for Photoshop. Each one is processed but I develop them how I want to see them. Some people won't like it, but their mine, so they don't have a say.

Are you looking at them using a calibrated monitor like I am?

[Albert Shagnastier]

I use Lightroom, No need for Photoshop. Each one is processed but I develop them how I want to see them. Some people won't like it, but their mine, so they don't have a say.

Don't get me wrong mate - great pictures.

Are you looking at them using a calibrated monitor like I am?

No - just a regular cheapy un-calibrated one.

[Bobcock]

Generally I reduce an overblown highlights. Up the contrast a bit and depending on the picture alter the saturation. Some are clearly desaturated..... Particularly faces with character. Also up the whites and if necessary darken the blacks to make them pop a bit.

I Ve done it a bit more on this set, which I probably why Butterfly thinks he prefers the old camera. Actually they are just processed differently.

[Davis Knowlton]

The Sikh full-face shots are simply excellent.....

[Bobcock]

Plenty more on my website.....the pics are up, I will send the link to those who have asked

[Davis Knowlton]

^Yes, please.

[MissTraveller]

Excellent pics, thanks Bob.

I like the portraits as always..
New camera seems very sharp.

I'd like the link as well. India is not a place I've been, but it reminded me of Sri Lanka.

[Dillinger]

Fantastic pics. You have some eye for a photo Bob and how to manipulate what you want on film I reckon

[Tickiteboo]

Great thread Bob. Never been to India myself, maybe one day. It's the colours that amaze me. Love it please carry on...... (oh and can I have the link as well please)

[Bobcock]

Walking home one evening I passed a hindu shrine where they were annointing the deity Shiva before I presume bunging him in the river as they tend to do....



Okay, onto the Marmandir Sahib..... Unfortunately it is not allowed to use a tripod without written permission. I didn't get told this until it was to late to obtain said permission and even the Head Granthi got overuled on that matter....555.... Rulez is Rulez.....

So all the night shots bar a couple are hand held which means ISO3200 for the first two to get a shutter speed of 1/80. This camera handles it quite well and lightroom can do the rest, but they are still not top class..... :-( it meant I was unable to take a very long slow exposure and make the water appear still......

[Bobcock]

I've just had the 18"x12" prints that I get printed for my office wall......

Normally I pay 60 THB a shot, but my secretary found a place that you send them online and get them back next day at 35 THB a print.

Absolutely superb quality printing.

[Bobcock]

This is the Akal Takht. It was great to see it as last time I was in Amritsar it was a shell having been attacked with tanks by the Indian Army.... I spent a lot of time in this building, which is stunning.