Photography: Auto white balance and Raw

A fine article by Rob Sheppard on using white balance and Raw. A must read for raw shooters!
http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/blog/rob-sheppard/2011/02/the-problem-with-awb-and-raw.html

Ladakh: landscapes in black and white

Kodachrome and Steve Mccurry

A great photographer and a great film! The story of the last roll of Kodachrome!

http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/features/2011/02/last-kodachrome-slide-show-201102#intro

Coastal Photography

A fine collection of photographs, many of which are shot in low light and superbly handled. Well worth a look!
http://www.lightstalking.com/coastal-photography

Sikkim: Lhonak, the Home of the Herdsmen in North Sikkim -Usually off limit to tourists and trekkers alike, Lhonak is one of the most sparsely populated regions in Sikkim separated from the main Teesta valley by the Lhonak La pass, a formidable barrier for all but the most intrepid. This is an essay shot many years ago in the two weeks that I spent in the valley one summer.



Indian Wildlife: Hawk Eagle at Kanha National Park

Changeable Hawk Eagle at Kanha National Park

Sequoia National Park in winter

Ghorepani - Poon Hill Trek Annapurna Region December 2011

South Col Expeditions announces the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek in December 2011! Group size restricted to eight only! Ideal for first time trekkers and children! This is a route that South Col has trekked many times and it is always enjoyable!  For more details please see the link  http://www.southcol.com/Treks-Nepal/Trekking-Annapurna . For further information please mail me at sujoyrdas@gmail.com