Sunday, June 16, 2013

The ultimate Introduction to DSLR Filmmaking | Basic Tutorial




A tutorial by Moritz Janisch (Fenchel & Janisch)
Blog & Website: http://www.fenchel-janisch.com

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Joe McNally Shoots From The Tallest Building in the World

FROM http://fstoppers.com/joe-mcnally-shoots-from-the-tallest-building-in-the-world
A few months ago Lee and I went out to Gulf Photo Plus to see what all the fuss was about and absolutely had one of the greatest trips of our lives. While we were filming our “What makes photographers successful” video, we were hearing rumors that Joe McNally was about to shoot from the top of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. If you’ve spent any time with Joe, you know he absolutely loves a challenge and lives to create images taken from exotic places (like his shoot on the top of the Empire State Building).


joe mcnally tallest buidling in the world burj khalifa Joe McNally Shoots From The Tallest Building in the World
Gaining access to the top of the Burj Khalifa is no easy matter. While in Dubai, Lee and I met up with another photographer who had recently released the first panoramic image of Dubai from the top of the Khalifa (which was an amazing adventure as well). He told us how many loop holes one must take to gain access to the highest peak of the world’s largest tower. Basically you need the blessing of the Prime Minster of Dubai and a security clearance that can take upwards of 3 years. So when we heard Joe McNally and his assistants had been given the green light we were extremely excited to see what he would photograph at the very top. Little did we know they would film the whole thing!

Here is the behind the scenes video of Joe narrating the entire process. The video was filmed and edited by our good friend and Joe’s right hand man Drew Gurian. Unfortunately Drew was only able to go as high as 710 meters; which, even then, is still 76 meters higher than the second highest tower in the world.

Shawn Reeder’s Incredible Yosemite Range Of Light Film

OP featured Shawn Reeder and his timelapse work in 2012. Yosemite Range Of Light is an incredible timelapse project that was shot in and around Yosemite National Park.  Besides the magnificent imagery, one aspect that caught my eye when I first saw it was the way Reeder shot at the edges of the day when light is changing fast. This isn’t easy with timelapse. It requires planning–what’s the correct exposure now and what will it be when you finish shooting for the clip) and there’s a lot of work in the dark. In Yosemite Range Of Light, Reeder pulls it off perfectly. Click here to see the article on Reeder and this project.  Click on the thumbnail below to see the movie on Vimeo.

Sunday, June 09, 2013

'Endurance XC' trail ride: 9 June 2013

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

My new steed...

And, ah, yes, my new steed...


















 
Btwin Rockrider 5.3
(Info from the Decathlon website)
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Frame 6061 T4/T6 aluminium. 1.9kg (size L). Sloping. Reinforced tubes. Racing frame, light and responsive. Sloping: sloping top tube to improve handling and rigidity. Same geometry as the series 8 models. Can be fitted with a pannier rack.

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Suspension/shock absorbers Rockrider XCR 100mm Lockout fork by SR Suntour: light and tough hydraulic fork. Preload and lockout adjustment. 100mm travel, magnesium fork blades. The quill finishing ensures long lasting durability.

3
Drivetrain Suntour XCM 302 aluminium 22x32x42 chainset. SRAM X-5 9V speed shifters. Shimano C050 front derailleur. SRAM X-5 rear derailleur. SRAM PC951 chain. K7 SRAM cassette. An extra gear (9) so you don’t have to switch chainrings so often, saving time. The SRAM shifters offer perfect ergonomics and impeccable accuracy.

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Braking Tektro IO mechanical disc brakes. Tektro TS360 levers.

5
Handlebar/stem Rockrider oversize 600mm handlebars by JD. Rockrider oversize 6° stem by JD. Aheadset VP A71 headset. Raised and wide handlebars for control at all speeds. Comfortable, narrow saddle for freedom of movement when pedalling on challenging terrain.

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Saddle/Seatpost Rockrider seatpost by JD. Rockrider VIPER saddle by Selle Royal.

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Wheels RIGIDA SPHINX 32 hole rims. Formula DC19/DC22 Disk Ready hubs. Mach1 2mm stainless steel spokes. Sealed bearing hubs, disc brake ready. Double-wall rims for guaranteed sturdiness.

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Tyres Hutchinson Scorpion Airlight 2.0 tyres. The wide tyres ensure a perfect combination of grip and efficiency.

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Pedals Wellgo flat pedals.

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Sizes S, M, L and XL.

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Weight 14,2 kg in size L w/o pedals.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Monday, May 13, 2013

Sunday morning trail ride 12 May 2013

Another awesome trail ride... in true sense...

Wednesday, May 08, 2013

Sunday, January 09, 2011

View from hilltop restaurant


View from hilltop restaurant, originally uploaded by y.suniljoy.

View from hilltop, Muthyala Madu, Waterfall off Anekal, near Bangalore

Monkey business 2


Monkey business 2, originally uploaded by y.suniljoy.

Monkey business @ hilltop, Muthyala Maduvu, Waterfall off Anekal, near Bangalore

Monkey business 1


Monkey business 1, originally uploaded by y.suniljoy.

Monkey business @ hilltop, Muthyala Madu, Waterfall off Anekal, near Bangalore

Deer crossing 2


Deer crossing 2, originally uploaded by y.suniljoy.

Deer crossing the road in Bannerghatta Biological park as we wait in the van

Muthyala Maduvu


Muthyala Maduvu, originally uploaded by y.suniljoy.

Muthyala maduvu, a small waterfall, off Anekal, Bangalore

Flickr

This is a test post from flickr, a fancy photo sharing thing.

Sunday, April 25, 2010















Found this interesting graphic from Cyclists.in (thanks to Nikhil Mehta for sharing)

Friday, January 22, 2010

My newest fav tv show

Meet The Natives - USA
NatGeo
Meet the Natives follows two groups of men from the South Pacific island of Tanna – one venturing to the UK and the other travelling to the U.S. – to observe the natives of these exotic lands. From cattle roundups and snowball fights in Montana, to bars with drag queens in Manchester, and traditional fox hunting and a meeting with England's Prince Philip, these men experience some of the best – and most unusual – activities that each country has to offer. They provide a unique spin on life in the UK and America, filtering what they see through their own experiences and offering their perspective on homelessness, traditional gender roles, livestock artificial insemination, and more.
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The Lord is my shepherd

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want.
Psalm 23:1