Second year anniversary of WnC

First Year Anniversary of Walk ‘n’ Click was celebrated with a great success at Angana Resort on 19th May 2013. The main highlighting of event being Video prepared by Anantha - ‘Glimpse of Photowalk Journey’ and also photo sharing by team members from the Photowalks. 

On the similar way, discussions were held on whatsapp on – “How to celebrate 2nd Year Anniversary?” This year (2014) since 19th May falls on a Monday, the team planned to celebrate on Sunday, 18th May. Members shared their views on having team building activities like – Introduction sharing best memories of photo tour, short fun quiz, slide show on photography memories, games, prize distribution, etc... 

Finally, the place was finalized as Parkfield Resort, and all planned to car pool. Members were all set for 2nd year anniversary celebrations and everyone were in great excitement for the day to arrive.

On 18th May, we all (26 of us) reached Parkfield Resort by 11 A.M. A welcome drink was served at the reception counter with a briefing on Resort facilities by one of the staffs. He also guided us to the park, were we all settled under a gazebo and kept our cameras and luggage. Once everyone got settled down, PAGE gave a brief description about the events to be carried out and the same were conducted. The following events were:

1. A Quick Introduction of team members and sharing views about Photography
2. Gurucharan conducted a short fun quiz on Photography - the team was divided into three groups. Each team was given a minute to answer the question, and Supreeth noted down the points.
3. Peetam conducted a 15 minute activity and asked the team members to click a photo using camera and another one with their cell phones and share the story with the rest. The team members became busy in clicking photos.
4. PAGE and Suraj cut a delicious and yummy cake, which was served to all. It brought cheers and happiness on the little ones who were eagerly waiting to have the cake. 
5. A good lunch was served at the Resort; both Veg and non-Veg.
6. Post lunch, another video prepared by Anantha was showcased covering Walk ‘n’ Click Photowalk/tours. 
7. Relaxing time were few went to swim, few to play Cricket, the ladies were occupied in playing Badminton, and few were busy in photography (and you all know who was behind the birds ;) ).
8. Around 4.30 PM, high tea was served with snacks.
9. Rajamathe (Palavi) distributed the Walk ‘n’ Click Anniversary gift (NotePads) to all.
10. Group Photo session.

All the events were well coordinated by the organizers and were conducted successfully.  

At last, few gave vote of thanks and around 5.30 PM we all packed towards our homes…

Last but not the least, I congratulate everyone who had taken this journey of Photography far ahead by doing a great job, and making this day as a most memorable event. Cheers to all.

- Palavi Suraj

Five simple tips for taking better Photographs

Master these five things and you'll instantly be a better photographer.

Photography is one of the most exciting hobbies you can pick up, but when you're first starting out it can all just seem so daunting. But don't get discouraged! It's important to remember that everyone started somewhere. 

There are no Mozart's in photography, virtuoso geniuses who were born knowing everything there is to know about the craft. More often we began like Beethoven, sitting at the piano in tears.

But while learning how to compose a symphony would take years of practice, composing a great photo can be done at the click of a button—if you know what you're doing. Fret not if you don't, however, we've got some simple tips that are easy to remember, easy to follow, can be used with any camera, and will improve your photos in no time—no technical knowledge required.

1. Exposure

2. Light

3. Perspective

4. Focus

5. Composition

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Walk ‘n’ Click 26th Photo Walk

Nothing comes for free, this is the most famous sentence that we have all believed in this capital centered world. The belief that you have to always pay for everything you get is so engrained in our head that we don’t believe anybody if someone says that you are getting something for free. The first question we ask is “What’s the catch?”.  

Now Walk ‘n’ Click is one of the rarest of rare opportunities that one can get in their life time where you can learn photography and meet new like-minded people for free and NO there is no catch. Keeping true to the name of the group, Walk ‘n’ Click is a group of people who go on photowalks clicking what we love and loving what we click.

This group was started in May 2012 and since then we have completed 25 wonderful photo walks. For the 26^th Photo Walk, it was decided to go back to basics and have a Photography Jam Session where people can ask any questions, get answers, share knowledge and then go out and practice what we learnt that day.  A great idea indeed, albeit, with only one drawback being the time; 6:30 AM on a Sunday morning :(

In spite of the dreadful timing around 28 people turned up for the session held in DVG auditorium in Bugle Rock Park. Not a bad turn out at all. This shows how interested everyone were to learn and share. Suraj started of the session with the introductions. Introductions went on with a very playful fun attitude and once we pretended to remember everybody’s names we were handed out with printed WnC ID cards on which we could write our names and our social media avatars so that everybody could indeed remember everybody.

Getting on to Brass tacks people started asking interesting questions, we started off with questions on Shutter speed and Aperture which lead on to people explaining Exposure triangle. The salvo of questions kept on coming and Shukla was defending them very bravely, sometimes showing extraordinary dedication which confused.. Oops, stunned the audience.  Some of the topics discussed were

•        Exposure Triangle
•        Best Shutter and Aperture settings
•        Framing and composition tips
•        Mobile and DSLR photography
•        Best way to hold a camera
•        Tips to find your Master Eye

After everybody was overloaded with information we decided to take the customary group photo. Finding a clueless passerby and handing over our sophisticated DSLR to them to take a photo is our favorite pass time while taking group photos. After coaching the passerby for 10 minutes on how to take a photo we got the snap we needed and moved on to practical section for the day.

The team was divided into groups of 5 and moved along to different areas of the park to practice what we learned. The groups tried many shots with various exposure settings, tried different type of creative photos. The flavor of the day was Zoom burst photos. Many people increased their camera click count by shooting in burst mode while trying zoom burst shots. After getting a hang of it we moved on to Sun burst, and other customary early morning park shots. Candid shots of various birds, in heat, of both human and avian samples were captured. The park also had a nice flower garden where we were treated with a nice selection of butterflies and some macros.

At the end of a very satisfying photo session we moved on to breakfast at Mylari hotel. Breakfast of a delicious hot dosas with piping hot coffee after a very productive Sunday morning is what I call pure blissful Nirvana. And remember….. All of this is free (well except the breakfast anyway).

So thus concluded our 26^th episode with people having a great learning, getting captivating shots, eating fulfilling food and being with exciting friends. We went back to our house eagerly looking forward for the great photos that people will share on the social sites. Now that this walk is over we are looking forward for the next one which is our second year anniversary. That’s something that we all are looking forward to and hopefully we will have more people joining us to share the fun.

Thanks to Gurucharan for this wonderful article on WnC's photowalk.

Silver Jubilee walk...

You are invited...

The very first question comes in mind, what exactly is a Photo walk?

You take yourself and a camera to a designated meeting place to meet up with other photographers, then venture out into an area and snap away! Walk around taking pictures for a couple of hours, then gather at a place, and compare, share, discuss, and have a good time.

Aim: Photography is the main aim of this "walk". Subjects may include architecture, landscape, macro, portraiture (both candid and arranged). There will be learning exercises and also some teaching, if needed.

Is this Photowalk for me?

This Photowalk is for you, if the answer is ‘Yes’ for any of the below questions;

•        Have you recently bought a Camera or DSLR and wondering what to do with it? Still clicking in Auto Mode and getting basic quality images?
•         Are the photographic jargons like Shutter speed, Aperture, ISO and Exposure Metering confusing?
•         Are you planning to buy a camera and looking for some tips and ideas to click better photos?
•         Do you have reasonable knowledge in photography and want to make friends for future photo shoots?

Benefits of joining us on a photo-walk

It's an area that you're already familiar with, being there with a group of creative people can help you see things in ways you hadn't noticed before. Or if it's an area you're unfamiliar with, you can get to know the area with other people who may have lived there all their lives! But the best part (I think) is that you get to meet fellow photographers, make new friends, and have fun!

What do you need to bring?

Yourself and a camera. Doesn't matter what kind. If you want to come with a cell phone, go for it. If you want to show up with a top-of-the-line camera and an assortment of lenses and accessories, Great. Just remember that it is a photo walk, so what you bring with you, you'll be carrying the entire time. Personally, I would recommend bringing fairly minimal gear that's versatile so you don't have to change lenses every five minutes. A bottle of water to walk more…

Fee - No Charges, just carry enough money for parking, entrance, food, etc...

We're looking forward to a have great day of fun, photography, and forming new friendships across...

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Disclaimer: Members participating in this 'Photo Walk/Tour' are coming on their Own Will, Wish, Risk. Thomson Reuters / Organizers, are and will NOT be held Responsible, for any injury, damage to Equipment's whatsoever.

Lets walk and click together...

Walk 'n' Click Journey

1. Lalbagh (It started from here... ) - 19th May, 2012
2. Cubbon Park - 16th June, 2012
3. Sankey - 29th July, 2012
4. Lepakshi - 26th August, 2012
5. Hebbal Lake - 16th Sep, 2012 
6. Bannerghatta National Park - 14th Oct, 2012 
7. Bugle Rock - 25th Nov, 2012
8. Lalbagh - 23rd Dec, 2012
9. Nandi Grama - 6th Jan, 2013
10. Rangantittu - 3rd Feb, 2013
11. Basics of Photography at Suraj's place & Zen Park - 3rd March, 2013
12. Indira Gandhi Musical fountain - 7th April,2013
13. Angana Resort -  First Anniversary celebration - 19th May, 2013
14. Lalbagh (Another new beginning...) - 2nd June, 2013 
15. Hebbal Lake - 17th July, 2012
16. Thattekere Lake & Bannerghatta NationalPark 4th Aug, 2013
17. Sunday Soul Sante - 1st Sep, 2013
18. Photo Tour to Coorg - 21st and 22nd Sep,2013
19. Bhoomi Utsav - 2nd Oct, 2013
20. Basavangudi Heritage city walk with Instagram group - 16th Nov, 2013
21. "Kadalekai Parishe" @ Dodda Ganesha Temple in Basavanagudi - 1st Dec, 2013
22. Lalbagh (Twlight photography) - 29th Dec, 2013
23. JP Park - Mathikere - 5th Jan, 2014
24. Hampi - 31st Jan - 2nd Feb, 2014
25. Cubbon Park - Silver Jubilee walk - 2nd March, 2014
26. Bugle Rock - Photography JAM Session - 6th April, 2014
27. Parkfield resort - 2nd year anniversary - 18th May
28. Trip to Melukote - 1st June
29. ????????

PhotoTour #24 - Hampi

To All Photography Enthusiasts,

We have successfully completed 23 Photo-Walk / tours sessions. Our next destination is in KrishnaDevaraya kingdom at Hampi. It is a photo tour…!!!

Tour Plan:

Main Focus would be on Travel Photography:  Architecture, Street, People and Culture Landscape.

Plan : 2 Days/3 Nights. 31st  Jan – 3rd  Feb, 2014 (Friday 10:00 pm – Monday 5.30 am)

Mode Of Transportation: Travellor Tempo

Pick Up point : Old Madras Road RMZ Infinity

Photo-Tour Fee:  4,250 INR

Package Includes:

• Transportation, Accommodation, Food, Tour Guide’s, Temples & Monuments entry fee and Camera Charges.

Registration Process:

• Fill up the registration form here -  http://goo.gl/NNT456

• Only 12 seats available, so first come first serve.

• To block your seat, one has to make the full payment of the tour through CASH/ONLINE TRANSFER before 20th January, 2014.

• Complete itinerary will be shared once the payment is made.

Payment Modes:

• Cash: You can pay the cash to Suraj BJ.

• Online Money Transfer:  You may also do Online Money Transfer. The account details will be sent to you once you fill the registration form.

Note:

• The sole purpose of the trip is photography & it’s not a social gathering.

• Tariffs are per pax on sharing basis and simple Veg Food.

Terms and Conditions

• Per person rates (in Rs) - Applicable on 2 or 3 persons staying together sharing the same room.
• Confirmation against 100% payment
• No Show No Refund
• Cancellation before two days 50% of amount will be refund, else no refund
• WnC reserves the right to change/modify or terminate the offer anytime at its own discretion and without any prior notice ;)

For clarification contact:

Mr.Suraj BJ: +91 9900087160

Mr.Praveen: +91 973 902 4251

Email: walknclick@gmail.com

Regards

WnC Team.
www.walknclick.in

“We are organizing this photo tour in the best interest of the all the participants. We shall not be responsible for any loss or damage to the camera accessories or individuals”.

Photowalk #17

On Oct 2^nd,  we planned to conduct our Photowalk at "Bhoomi Utsav" a celebration of the Organic Way… (10 AM to 6 PM ) 

Free Entry!

Venue - BHOOMI NETWORK – amidst lovely trees and gardens. C/O Prakriya Green Wisdom School campus,

# 70, Chikkanayakana Halli Road, Off Doddakaneli, Sarjapur Rd, Bangalore – 560035

Please try to carpool so that we can reduce the carbon footprint for the Utsav. 
Also, there will be a shuttle bus service (Look for Prakriya School bus-Yellow bus) from Doddakanelli, Sarjapur road (at 4-way intersection after Wipro). 

Inquiries: 09449853834 / 080-28441173

More details below for the Inquisitive little fingers... 

Inauguration by renowned organic farmer - Shri Narayana Reddy

Bhoomi Utsav is a festival of organic food and produce, folk art and craft, music, dance and talk… - an event for the entire family!

A whole range of stalls selling mouth watering organic eats, organic cereals, millets and dals, fresh vegetables, arts/crafts await you… 

Children can have fun in the crafts and painting corners, accompanied by folk music in the background; tribal dance and music

Kitchen and balcony gardeners can source open pollinated seeds and saplingsm and those interested in green activities can engage in ‘talk sessions’ with specialists in solar energy, bamboo construction, waste recycling and more…

Give your kitchen a holiday! and feast on a yummy and nutritious menu at the Bhoomi Utsav. Bhoomi will tempt you with thambuli, Nochundae, a delicious steamed Vada served with Doddapatre chutney, dhoklas, steamed cutlets, unforgettable KaraKozhakattais, Millet dosas with drumstick leaves and soft Idlies made with unpolished red rice, whole grain breads, millet dishes and much much more… 

Organic Food and Consciousness: Along with experience of the exuberance of a mela, you have an opportunity to learn about and buy organic cereals, pulses, cold-pressed oils and more. In several discussion stalls where ‘talk sessions’ happen, you can meet local farmers and organic food suppliers who will discuss various aspects of green living, including the importance of organic foods… How it is grown? Why organic? Do pesticides slow-poison us? 

What better way to celebrate Gandhi Jayanti? than to honour the Father of the Nation, who in many ways believed in and advocated an organic way of life. Gandhiji once said, “We must be a part of Nature and not apart from Nature”. This year at the “Bhoomi Utsav” we plan to connect with and felicitate local organic farmers who will be part of our Gandhi Jayanthi celebrations. 

The Farmers’ market at heart is about honoring and celebrating local economy, borrowed from Gandhiji’s idea of Swadesh, where people make their livelihood and celebrate the gifts of their local natural resources. You will be sharing their gifts in this one of a kind Santhe, an initiative brought forth by Bhoomi to bridge the gap between the organic producer and the conscious consumer.

Organisers: Bhoomi College, an NGO focused on building 'Earth Consciousness" and action for sustainable living.


Happy Clicking !!

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