JAMMU & KASHMIR

While we waited with a collective baited breath, he announced that we had created not one, but two records - the first-ever bloggers meet in Khardung La, as well as the Highest Blogger meet at an altitude of 17,562 ft.

These images are not about moments, but about the epicness of a majestic region. While going through these, it is likely you may feel the gentle rustling of the prayer flags, the violent gushing of glacial rivers, the evocative notes of quaint local instruments, the faith and belief of the humble people of Ladakh, and its stark, rugged terrain. You may even feel the devotion and meditation of monks, see the browns, blues, greens, and reds of this colourful desert and hear the folklore of this region.

Kashmir Trip. Photo Essay. Scenic Places. Snowy Peaks. Manicured Gardens. Verdant Meadows. Lovely Lakes. - Family-Fun-Togetherness-Kashmir - Travelure

This article appeared in an NRI-focussed magazine – NRI Achievers. A determined-looking, dashing Sunny Deol is riding a galloping steed. In a distant lush green...

This article (Kashmir - Spring Swing) appeared some time back in 'Smart Photography' - India's leading Photography Magazine. This was my third visit to Kashmir....

Just a couple of days back, my Photo Feature on offbeat destinations of Kashmir went online on Condenast Traveller's site. To view it on CNTI...

While adventure travellers love Ladakh, it is also a travel photographers' darling! Ladakh – A Travel Photographer’s Delight - Travelure ©

Flowing water is therapeutic. It soothes the soul. Its sight and sound inspires a...

I knew that people around these areas were skeptical of strangers for religious reasons and the not-so-distant past of terrorism and disturbances. All the same, the sight... Travelove Series 5 - She Obliged! - When one stranger trusts another, the magic called Travelove happens. Read on to find out.

Tso Moriri (Lake Moriri) was in the melt and closer to its edge, there was... Ice Needles at Tso Moriri. A Travel Photography Tips & Tricks Series Post.

This post is likely to be useful for my magazine editorial friends as it arms them with a possibility of myriad stories I could share. 8 countries, many cities and countless tales. - Travelure Travels in 2017 - An 8-Country Photo Roundup

Over the years, the platform has evolved. It has become a veritable menu of places to see as you finalise your itinerary. And I decided to further bolster this menu. - My 1503-Day Journey on Instagram - Travelure ©

While many photographers may propagate the use of Half ND filter, I don’t use it as the horizon line is never straight, but is jagged. Also, it is preferable the horizon line is closer to the one-third level rather than at the exact middle of the frame. - Shooting Flowing Water - At Dawn, Dusk, and Day - Travelure ©

Modern-day cameras seem intelligent. In reality, they are dumb. No matter where you meter, the camera-meter tries to provide you exposure settings that turn the metered area 18% grey. - Capturing snow texture - Prayer flags, Khardung la - Travelure ©

Later in the day, during our fashion shoot, we wanted the gulls to glide around. To lend life and dynamism to our shots. Tough luck. The gulls were unwilling. Also, they kept their distance. Till a guide came up with a suggestion. 'Throw sandwiches', he said. We did. Lo and behold! The buggers flew all around us for food. Did I say they were a lazy bunch? But, the food got them going! - Pangong Tso Ladakh India - Travelure ©

All the wow elements are there. But the feel is missing. You find the images flat and boring. What went wrong? Before we come to that, let’s just understand that capturing that feel is the biggest challenge when you shoot a landscape. - Capturing a landscape - Travelure ©

We like our shots and feel they will look good in Black & White. But not every shot may stand out after conversion. The challenge is ascertaining which shot will look good in Black & White! And thereby choosing the right ones to convert. - Black & White vs. Colour - How to Choose - Travelure ©

...the architectural styles here range from Dogra-Pahari, Mughal, English Baroque, Rajasthani, and more. - Mubarak Mandi - A Shining Imprint of Dogra Dynasty - Jammu-2 - Travelure ©

The history of this settlement straddles over three thousand years. First known references to the city are from earlier than 1350 BCE. - A Prehistoric Settlement Called Jammu - Part 1 - Travelure ©