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Images of New York

Written on November 14, 2011 Posted in Photography Locations


Last Light on New York. Taken from the top of the Rock: Panasonic G3, Panasonic 14-45 f/3.5-5.6

Please click on images to see larger versions. I recently came back from a four-day trip to the Big Apple.  The weather was unseasoably warm, with beautiful light and wonderful scenes.  I traveled light with a small but capable micro 4/3rd system.  I had the Panasonic G3 camera body, 7-14mm (for ultra-wide scene), 25mm f/1.4 (for low light candids), and the 14-45mm standard zoom lenses.  Here are a few images from the trip I hope you enjoy.

Fall in Central Park: Panasonic G3, Panasonic 14-45 f/3.5-5.6

View-box. Taken at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA): Panasonic G3, Panasonic 7-14 f/4

The Big Apple: Panasonic G3, Panasonic 7-14 f/4

To Coney Island: Panasonic G3, Panasonic 7-14 f/4

Purple Walkway. Highline Park: Panasonic G3, Panasonic 14-45 f/3.5-5.6

Social Animals. NYU: Panasonic G3, Panasonic 25 f/1.4

Mass Transit: Panasonic G3, Panasonic 25 f/1.4

Fun with Bubbles. Central Park: Panasonic G3, Panasonic 7-14 f/4

Lost in Thought: Panasonic G3, Panasonic 25 f/1.4

Fashionable: Panasonic G3, Panasonic 25 f/1.4

Bookworm: Panasonic G3, Panasonic 25 f/1.4

Atlas Shrugged: Panasonic G3, Panasonic 7-14 f/4

Graffiti: Panasonic G3, Panasonic 14-45 f/3.5-5.6

Leashed: Panasonic G3, Panasonic 25 f/1.4

Sliders: Panasonic G3, Panasonic 7-14 f/4

Moment of Silence:Panasonic G3, Panasonic 7-14 f/4

Easy Rider: Panasonic G3, Panasonic 25 f/1.4

Handi-capable: Panasonic G3, Panasonic 25 f/1.4

Controlled Impulse: Panasonic G3, Panasonic 25 f/1.4

  • 7 Comments

karen: Awesome! Especially loved the dog walker (go figure...Penny and Maggie).

Kalpana: Fabulous!

Mariam: these are great!! you have totally captured NYC. looking at them I totally miss NY now!!

Rachael: I love the lady on the bus and the guy you captured on his scooter with a box strapped to his back.

Karen: Wow!!! These are awesome!! I want to go there, right now!!! I used to go up at Christmas a lot. So cool Christmas in a big city like that. The hustle and bustle and the store windows, just the feeling in general. Thank you, once again for sharing such awesome pictures...

Nicole: Your skyline image feels/looks like a futuristic city. It has this mystical feeling to it. I really like that one. I also like the Lost in Thought picture. She's so pretty and such a thoughtful look on her face. It makes you wonder what she's thinking about...

Jennifer: These are fabulous! You are an amazing photographer! We were just there end of October for Tony's mom's surprise birthday party.


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Point of Arches

Written on August 29, 2011 Posted in Photography Locations


Sunset at Point of Arches: Panasonic G3, Panasonic 7-14 f/4

A few friends and I went on a fabulous camping trip to Shi Shi beach and the Point of Arches last weekend.  The weather was warm, and the light was sublime.  I planned it so we’d arrive at low tide during the early mornings.  We had tons of fun exploring the tide pools, climbing rocks, and relaxing on the beach.  I hope you enjoy the shots.

Point of Arches in Monochrome: Panasonic G3, Panasonic 7-14 f/4

Beauty Reflected: Panasonic G3, Panasonic 14-45 f/3.5-5.6

Starstruck: Panasonic G3, Panasonic 7-14 f/4

Star Warp: Panasonic G3, Panasonic 7-14 f/4

Skinny Dipping: Panasonic G3, Panasonic 7-14 f/4

Ocean Giants: Panasonic G3, Panasonic 14-45 f/3.5-5.6

Somewhere Beyond the Sea: Panasonic G3, Panasonic 7-14 f/4

Monochrome Monoliths: Panasonic G3, Panasonic 7-14 f/4

A Time to Reflect: Panasonic G3, Panasonic 7-14 f/4

Tidepool Tentacles: Panasonic G3, Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm f2.8 ASPH OIS

Beach Grafiti: Panasonic G3, Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm f2.8 ASPH OIS

The Dive: Panasonic G3, Panasonic 7-14 f/4

Me, Myself, and I: Panasonic G3, Panasonic 7-14 f/4

  • 14 Comments

Linda: Great Pics as always Mahesh :-)

victor mellado: awesome photos keep them coming...just ordered 3 more prints on metallic paper...i love how metallic paper make the images "POP"..

Barb Michieli: WOW! Too cool, Dr. Thapa!! I'm partial to "Skinny Dipping" :)

Vivek: Great work !!

Andi: Outstanding....

Bev: Great photos, maybe not the one of you, but the first 11 are just awesome. Can I use some of them? Love the reflections.

Karen: These are awesome, as always!!! Thank you SO much for sharing them. Take care.....

lorena: wow. a.m.a.z.i.n.g.

Sally Allison: Terrific! Your photos are candy for my soul! I am so pleased to see a visual of you too! And to enjoy all your efforts! Thank you!

drpankajshukla: awesome captures..

David Guidas: A wonderrful series of photos as usual Mahesh. Love the starfish photos. The G3/7-14 combo looks great for such excursions.

Spoorthy: is that really you? i thought your would be indian witha name like mahesh. :P

Peter Davison: Wonderful photos! I always enjoy seeing your latest updates, your work is consistently good

bob towery: Wow, many nice ones. "Somewhere beyond" is just fantastic. Nice work.


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Late Snowmelt: Mt. Rainier

Written on July 26, 2011 Posted in Photography Locations


Late Snowmelt at Mt. Rainier: Pentak 645D, Pentax-A 645 75mm f/2.8. Below Mt. Rainier is Tipsoo Lake, just beginning to thaw.

Please click on images to see larger versions. I’ve been up to Mt. Rainier a few times this year, most recently last weekend.  Snow and ice are still plentiful, with wildflowers unlikely to bloom at all in the meadows.  Summer, in general, has been pretty nonexistent so far in Seattle and surrounding areas.  However, a late (or no) thaw does have some photographic advantages.  I hope you enjoy these two shots.

Unnamed Waterfall: Panasonic G3, Panasonic 14-45 f/3.5-5.6. Found this nice cascade by the side of the road.

  • 6 Comments

Ann: so beautiful!

Barb Michieli: My MOST FAVORITE mountain on earth!!! Thanks for bringing it "closer" to me, Dr. Thapa :)

Karen: I hope this finds you well. : ) These are breathtaking, as usual. : ) I wish I were at that waterfall..... Thank you for sharing...

linda: the late sun on the mt. and the reflections in the stream....captures it all. thank you. [will you be at Bellevue Arts this next weekend?]

Sally Allison: I love both of these shots so much! I saw Linda's comment asking if you will be at Bellevue Arts Festival. I don't know how I became your fan, but I would like to know if you sell your work!

Three Bears Lodge: Love the photo! We posted your link to our facebook page today: https://www.facebook.com/ThreeBearsLodge Would love to see some more Rainier photos from you!


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A Few Shots From Tucson

Written on November 22, 2010 Posted in Photography Locations



Path to God: Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 7-14mm f/4

I have been in Tucson for the past week working with the American Board of Radiology (ABR) to develop some exam questions.  Cindy and I arrived a few days early to photograph Saguaro National Park and the surrounding areas of Tucson.  I hope you enjoy these images!

The opening image of this blog is of the famous, Mission San Xavier del Bac, located just south of Tucson.  It was established by Father Kino in 1732.  It still serves as an active place to worship for the Tohono O’odham congregation.  It’s magnificent design and intricate interior artwork have earned it the nickname, “The Sistine Chapel of North America,” San Xavier is perhaps the best example of Mission architecture in the United States. [1]

Heavenly Artwork: Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 7-14mm f/4

Watched Over by a King: Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6

Tree of Life: Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6

Distant Mission: Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 14-45 f/3.5-5.6

Holy Water: Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6

Icons: Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 45-200mm f/4.5-5.6

We also visited the Tumacacori National Historical Park, located just a few miles south of Tubac (a burrow located 44 miles south of Tucson).  By the way, Tubac is the oldest European-settled city in Arizona.  Mission San Jose de Tumacacori was first listed in 1961 as an outlying settlement by Father Kino and is one of the oldest in Arizona. [1]

Tumacacori: Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6

The Granary at Tumacacori: Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6

Cindy and I had a great time exploring, photographing, and learning some Southwest history.

Ancient Art: Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 7-14mm f/4

Wanted: Dead or Alive: Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 45-200mm f/4.5-5.6

Saguaro Mountains: Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 45-200mm f/4.5-5.6

Moon Catcher: Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 45-200mm f/4.5-5.6

Careful Where You Sit: Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 7-14mm f/4

Last Light: Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 7-14mm f/4

Purple Majesty: Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6

We finished off the journey with a visit to Old Tucson Studios.

Studio Church: Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6

Horse Thief Shot Dead: Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6

Carriage Ride: Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6

1.  Yamnitz J.  Explore the Southwest’s Spanish History on the Anza Trail.  Visit Tucson – Official Destination Guide.  Fall/Winter 2010. p. 22,23

  • 4 Comments

Allan: These photos are amazing. The titles are even more catchy. I think you will do awesome justice to any subject. Keep up the good work.

Conrad Tan: Wow..... Love the wild wild west shots a lot!

Richard: I really like Wanted Dead or Alive. Nice work looks like a great trip.

Paul Pomeroy: I moved to the Tucson area this past June. As I'm providing full time care for my parents I don't get a lot of time to explore but did manage to get a short visit in to San Xavier del Bac. LOVE your "Watched Over by a King" photo and have one very similar to your "Tree of Life" on my photo blog.


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Forest Photography

Written on May 31, 2010 Posted in Photography Locations, Tips and Tutorials


Forest Greens: Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 14-45 f/3.5-5.6

A couple of friends are visiting me in Seattle, but the weather has been damp and dreary.  Today we made the best of it by exploring Olympic National Park, including the Hoh Rain Forest.  The opening image and the shots below are my favorite forest photos from the outing.  A light drizzle can do wonders for forest photography.  The colors are richer, there are no harsh shadows, and the venue is typically not very crowded.

I almost always use a polarizer when doing this kind of photography.  It will significantly decrease glare from reflective surfaces such as wet leaves and rocks, providing more contrast and deeper colors.  Of course, a tripod is a must as the exposure times are often several seconds long.  I also recommend taking along a lens hood, if you have one, and a lens cloth. Chances are the wet climate will leave water drops on the surface of your lens or filter.  The hood will help minimize this, and the lens cloth can be used to safely wipe off any moisture that makes it on to the lens surface.  If you don’t have a “weather-sealed” camera, you may want to take something to protect your expensive gear.  A plastic or zip lock bag works great.

I hope you enjoy the images.  As always, you can click on the pictures to go to the original gallery.  Once there, you can see the images at larger sizes, peruse the shot settings (including GPS coordinates), and explore other galleries.

Inviting Trail: Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 45-200 f/4.5-5.6

Mossy Cascades: Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 14-45 f/3.5-5.6

Friendly Ferns: Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 14-45 f/3.5-5.6

Vertical Forest: Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 14-45 f/3.5-5.6

  • 4 Comments

linda: as always, i love to see the photos of your adventures. the shots certainly convey that feeling of dampness and hidden mystery just beyond the next trees...

Ryan: I recognize "Mossy Cascades" as the creek on the Sol Duc Falls trail. No waterfall photos this time?

--> Mahesh: Linda, thank you! That was the message I was trying to convey with these photographs...damp but certainly not dreary. I glad you enjoyed 'em.

--> Mahesh: Ryan, thanks for the comment. I did take some waterfall picts, but wasn't terribly happy with any of them. I may post them at a later date when I blog about how to do waterfall photography.


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Painted Hills and Bruneau Dunes

Written on May 16, 2010 Posted in Photography Locations


Color in Crevices: Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 45-200 f/4.5-5.6

A few friends, Cindy, and I made a whirlwind tour of Painted Hills, OR and Bruneau Sand Dunes State Park, ID over this three day weekend. Boy, what fun we had!  We left Seattle 9:30 Friday morning and arrived in Mitchell, OR 6 1/2 hrs later.  We set up our tents near Painted Hills and headed out to explore and photograph the area.

Painted Hills Unit is one of three components of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument.  These colorful hills are located about nine miles northwest of Mitchell, OR.  The varying hues and tones of the hills are best seen in the late afternoon, but early light can offer dramatic backlit compositions for the creative photographer.  The yellow wildflowers were in full bloom, and lined several cervices, as seen in the opening image of this blog.  Below are three more images of this beautiful, ancient wonder.

Wild and Beautiful: Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 7-14 f/4

Painted Hills in the Distance: Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 14-45 f/3.5-5.6

Painted Hills, Painted Sky: Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 45-200 f/4.5-5.6

The next morning, we shot the sunrise at the same location and headed out to Bruneau Sand Dunes State Park, ID, another 6 hrs away.  We arrived in the late afternoon, set up camp and headed out to climb the largest single Sand Dune in North America, rising 470 ft above small surrounding lakes.  It was a short but tough hike.  Below are two of my best images from there.

Bruneau Dunes Reflected: Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 7-14 f/4

Late Light on Bruneau Dunes: Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 45-200 f/4.5-5.6

The next morning (Sunday), we slept in and drove back to Seattle, 9 1/2 hrs away.  By 8 pm, I was post-processing and uploading images.

  • 16 Comments

Jeremiah: Third image is one of the most unique Painted Hills photos I've seen. Very Nice!

--> Mahesh: Jeremiah, thanks! The 3rd image was taken from the top of the Carroll Rim Trail. It's a less popular but equally beautiful hike, IMO.

Victor: I love seeing what my little GF-1 is capable of! Keep it up Mahesh!

Chris Budech: Great Photos and an area I wasn't familiar with. Is the GF- 1 an slr?

Aaron Cowan: That's quite a trip heading all the way over to my neck of the woods for Bruneau Dunes. I really like the reflection shot of the dunes...all the painted hill shots are very cool too.

--> Mahesh: Victor, thanks for the comment! The GF-1 is a little wonder. The more I use it, the more I love it. The quality Panny lenses deepen my love evermore!

--> Mahesh: Chris, thanks! The GF-1 isn't quite an SLR and it's not quite a point and shoot. Some have dubbed it an EVIL (Electronic Viewfinder, Interchangeable Lens) camera. It's small, lightweight, and thoroughly enjoyable.

--> Mahesh: Aaron, thanks bud! I didn't know you lived out there. Next time, I'll shoot you an e-mail before heading out.

Conrad Tan: Nothing less that spectacular Mahesh! These images are stunning! The painted hills are my picks. Woo hoo!

Anthony Whitmore: Wow what a kewl shot Mahesh!! Great landscapes and I may have to put this on my List of "Things to photograph" for a future trip!! See ya in a few weeks my friend Ant

Chris Budech: Thanks mahesh. I've had SLRs in the past film era. But have only had small Canon's in the digital era. Maybe the GF-1 is the way to go? Enjoy your photos very much. You get to some very cool places. Chris Budech

--> Mahesh: Conrad, thanks bud! When you come up here, and if we have enough time, we'll visit the Painted Hills. You won't believe your eyes!

--> Mahesh: Ant, thanks for the comment, bud! See ya in a few weeks. The Palouse and the Olympic coast wait for us...

--> Mahesh: Chris, no worries! I think you would enjoy the GF-1 very much. It's my preferred camera for travel and landscape photography where I have hike/backpack.

meg parisi: Unbelievable!!! Your photographs make me want to visit ths area immediately, if not sooner. Keep up the great work.

--> Mahesh: Meg, thanks! Always nice read your kind comments.


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Cactus Chronicles

Written on May 10, 2010 Posted in Photography Locations


Star Trails Over Joshua Tree, Panasonic GF-1 & Panasonic 7-14mm f/4

Last week I was down in San Diego for another Radiology conference.  After the conference, my buddy, Joel, and I decided to visit Joshua Tree National Park for the weekend.  The Park is about a 3-½ hr drive northeast of San Diego, and offers some of the most beautiful desert landscape terrain in the world.  In this blog, I’ll share with you my favorite shots from the short visit.

Home to picturesque, twisted trees and massive rock formations, Joshua Tree is sandwiched between the Mojave and Sonora Deserts.  Joshua Tree National Monument was established in 1936, and the Desert Protection Act upgraded it to National Park status in 1994.

We drove to Twentynine Palms, a gateway town to Joshua Tree, located just north of the park.  As an interesting bit of information, this town is home to the largest Marine base in the world.

We arrived late Friday afternoon and explored the park from the comfort of our air-conditioned car.  When the outside temperature became more bearable, we took a nice stroll through the Hidden Valley nature trail, where we saw fascinating rock formations and labeled desert vegetation.  Below is an image of a particularly interesting rock, which to me looks like the “Flying Elvis” logo found on the New England Patriot’s football helmets.

Flying Elvis Rock, Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 45-200 f/4.5-5.6

We then headed up to Keys View.  Unfortunately, the visibility was poor and much of the distant mountain ranges were obscured by haze.  However, I did manage to capture an image of a photogenic lizard with a multi-colored underbelly, basking on a warm rock.

Joshua Tree Lizard, Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 45-200 f/4.5-5.6

That evening we headed over to the White Tank Campground and hiked the easy Arch Rock nature trail, where I captured the image below of Arch Rock.

Arch Rock, Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 7-14mm f/4

The next morning we awoke before sunrise and headed back into the park.  The light was spectacular, and below are my attempts at capturing it.

Joshua Tree Silhouette, Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 45-200 f/4.5-5.6

Standing Proud, Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 7-14mm f/4

Two of a Kind, Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 7-14mm f/4

Later that morning, we found ourselves in the Cholla Cactus Garden capturing wildflowers and Teddy Bear Cholla cacti.

Teddy Bears and Wildflowers, Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 7-14mm f/4

Backlit Cholla Cacti, Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 45-200 f/4.5-5.6

While at the Cholla Cactus Garden, a long-eared denizen popped out to pay us a visit.  She eyed us suspiciously for a few seconds, wiggled her nose, and hopped away.

Desert Jackrabbit, Canon 1D Mark IV, Canon 400mm f/5.6L

By 8 am the light was getting harsh, and we headed back to Twentynine Palms, grabbed some breakfast at a local diner, downloaded our images, and took a well-deserved nap.  We awoke in the afternoon and headed back to Joshua Tree.  Around 5 pm we began a moderate 3-mile hike up to Ryan Mountain where we ate dinner and photographed the sunset.

Ryan Mountain Sunset, Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 14-45 f/3.5-5.6

We then headed down the trail with headlamps illuminating our path.  On our way back to town, we pulled off the road to photograph star-trails.  We watched a 1 hr 40 min movie on my iPad while our cameras captured the celestial movements above Joshua Tree.  The opening image of this blog was the product of this long exposure.  I combined one hundred consecutive 1-minute exposures. During the first minute of exposure, I used my headlamp to illuminate the foreground. The camera was set to manual exposure at f/4 and 60 seconds on “burst mode”. I attached a cable release and locked down the exposure button.

The next morning we slept in, packed up and headed back to San Diego to catch a plane to Seattle.  I hope you enjoyed these images and thanks for visiting!

  • 9 Comments

Barb Michieli: I went rock climbing here back in the early 90's. Your photographs brought back memories of this beautiful place!

Conrad Tan: Dude looks like you had a rockin time at J-Tree man! You're 400mm is looking like its shooting sharp as well! Great landscapes as always bud!

Linda Lin: Beautiful!! My fav is the rabbit :)

--> Mahesh: Barb, thanks for the comment. It looks like you've been everywhere! I saw a few rock climbers and was wondering how hot it must be for them!

--> Mahesh: Conrad, thanks bud! The 400mm is a real gem...much easier to hand-hold than my other Canon "monster."

--> Mahesh: Linda, thanks! That little one is pretty cute, huh?

Ray Still: Hey Mahesh, awesome captures I can smell and feel that dry desert air, very cool takeaways and awe ha you are the one that bought Henry's 400

--> Mahesh: Ray, thanks for the comment, bud! Ya, I got Henry's 400. It's a beaut! Tack sharp and in superb condition.

Aaron: Great shots! I'm curious as to how you managed to take that photo entitled: “Star Trails Over Joshua Tree, Panasonic GF-1 & Panasonic 7-14mm f/4” I noticed that the star streaks covered a span of about 26 degrees, and that amounts to just under 1 hour 45 minutes. I have a GF-1 and the bulb setting is limited to 256 seconds, just over 4 minutes or so. Were you able to bypass the GF-1’s 256 second limitation on the bulb setting by tweaking the firmware? Or did you take multiple exposures and merge them together. I’m very interested in how you took this photo since I’ve tried to get a similar shot with mine, but am getting frustrated with the bulb exposure limitation.


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Night Photography in San Diego

Written on March 26, 2010 Posted in Photography Locations


Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 7-14mm f/4, 7mm (14mm equivalent) f/8, 2.5 sec, ISO 100

I find people in San Diego love to talk about their great weather…and with good reason! Tonight was perfect for a walking tour of downtown and the Gaslamp Quarter. The city was truly alive with engaging street performers at every corner, mouth-watering aromas from nearby restaurants, and jovial chatter of others also enjoying the night. I happily explored the neighborhoods with a tripod over one shoulder and a camera over the other. I grabbed a classic shot at the entrance to Gaslight Quarter and stopped here and there to frame what I thought were interesting compositions. I don’t know how successful I was, but I sure did have a great time!

If you want to know where all these images were taken, click HERE to see them on a map.

Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 14-45 f/3.5-5.6, 36mm (72mm equivalent), f/8, 2.5 sec, ISO 100

Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 7-14 f/4, 7mm (14mm equivalent), f/8, (1.3, 2.5, and 3.2 second bracketed exposures), ISO 100

Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 7-14 f/4, 11mm (22mm equivalent), f/8, 5 sec., ISO 100

  • 5 Comments

Conrad Tan: Dude that little panny rocks! Nice set man!

--> Mahesh: Conrad, thanks, bud! Ya, it's so nice to carry that little camera around. :D

Peter Johngren: Really nice images. Just got the GF1 with 20mm and the the 45 - 200. I have the 14 - 45 on order. Love the camera and was wondering about the 7 - 14. Your shots are striking. Thanks!

--> Mahesh: Peter, thanks a lot for the comment and stopping by. The 7-14mm is wonderfully sharp from corner to corner. I couldn't recommend it enough.

Pauline Vasquez: Very vivid images. They really do capture the still, and the motion, of downtown San Diego at night. Pauline Horton Plaza


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San Diego Skyline

Written on March 24, 2010 Posted in Photography Locations


I’m in San Diego this week, attending a Radiology conference.  The city has a dazzling skyline, and I wanted to photograph it tonight.  I scoured the internet and contacted a few local photographers.  My investigation yielded two possibilities:  Coronado Island and Harbor Island.  For no particular reason, I chose Coronado Island.  Perhaps I’ll visit Harbor Island tomorrow evening.  I arrived about an hour before sunset, allowing myself plenty of time for exploration and to scout out potential spots.  The visibility wasn’t the best, and the skyline looked a little hazy while the sun was still up.  Once the sun set and the building lights came on, the emerging scene looked more promising.  I found two spots that included interesting foreground elements.  On the first shot, my tripod was very close to the ground, as I wanted to feature the lovely purple and yellows wildflowers scattered in a bed of green vegetation. On the second, I included some beach rocks, illuminated by overhead sidewalk lamps. Luckily, the Coronado pedestrian ferry was docked, and I was able to incorporate it in the midground.

Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 7-14 f/4, 12mm (24mm equivalent), f/8, 4 sec, ISO 100



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Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 14-45 f/3.5-5.6, 14mm (28mm equivalent), f/8, 5 sec, ISO 100



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  • 8 Comments

Conrad Tan: Dude these images rock! Glad to see you've been out shooting and enjoying your new rig man!

Jeremiah: The first image is fantastic. Did you combine a couple of exposures or is that a single exposure?

--> Mahesh: Conrad, thanks bud! I've told you this before...the little Panny is a gem, man...at any price! :D

--> Mahesh: Jeremiah, thanks! Both shots are single exposures. For the first, I was lucky the flowers didn't move too much during such a long exposure. Had there been any kind of breeze, I would have had to ISO bracket. :D

sandeep: wowww!!! man these are great

--> Mahesh: Sandeep, thanks a lot, man! San Diego is a great place! :D

JoAnnadana: Wow Mahesh! This is a virtual treat!! Thank you!

--> Mahesh: JoAnn, thanks for the comment! I'm glad you enjoyed the shots. I still like Seattle's skyline better, but SD also has a very nice one. :D


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Pike Place Market in the Morning

Written on March 21, 2010 Posted in Photography Locations


Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 14-45 f/3.5-5.6, 14mm (28mm equivalent), f/8, ISO 100, 1.3 sec.

One of Seattle’s most famous icons, Pike Place Market is a photographer’s paradise.  Neon lights, charismatic people, beautiful views of Puget Sound and Mt. Rainier…you name it, The Market has it.  I like to arrive especially early in the morning, preferable after a rainy night. The wet, slick brick road leading into the market will give off beautiful reflections of the colorful neon signs, and hopefully there won’t be many parked cars to spoil your foreground.  The traffic this Sunday morning was especially light.  I was able to set up my tripod in the middle of the road and snap a few shots.  I suggest you stroll up and down the market and surrounding neighborhoods.  Take your time, walk slowly and look for interesting compositions.  After you’ve finished shooting, stop by a local cafe or restaurant and grab a little breakfast.  There are also beautiful flower arrangements throughout the market.  Why not buy some for your home?  This morning, I ate at Lowell’s restaurant while enjoying views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains.

Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 20 f/1.7, f/1.7, ISO 400, 1/125 sec

Panasonic GF-1, Panasonic 45-200 f/4.5-5.6, 61mm (122mm equivalent), f/8, ISO 100, 1.3 sec

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  • 10 Comments

Bev: These are really cool. You have an excellent artistic ability; what are you doing in radiology? I love the booth picture but especially the black/white and red bridge photo. Inspired! Bev

--> Mahesh: Bev, thanks for stopping by and commenting! It's tough to make a living as an artist. Radiology pays the bills. :D Seriously though, I love both photography and radiology. I can't see myself giving up either one.

Nicole: So classic. It seems everyone should have these images ingrained in their brains if they call themselves Seattlites. Thanks Mahesh!

--> Mahesh: Thanks, Nicole! Ya, many know Pike Place Market as a place for great shopping and dining, but it's also a wonderful venue for photography. :D

mariann: Great pictures! I have never seen the market empty like that. I guess that's what you get when you go early!!

Barb Michieli: Dr. Thapa ~ Such brilliant colors . . . even our eyes can't see! Your photography makes the market look even nicer than it is! You talent is truly a blessing to us all. Thank you so much for your continued sharing.

--> Mahesh: Barb, thanks so much for the lovely comment. I'm so glad you enjoyed the images. Pike Place Market is always a great place to visit, but I find it especially wonderful early in the morning, without the crowds. :D

--> Mahesh: Mariann, thank you! Sorry I didn't notice your comment till now. The market is like a ghost town before the sunrise. :D

Carol Baldridge: WOW!!! "Sustenance for the Soul" your photographs certainly are. Thank you so much for sharing with us. Your work is truly inspiring (and inspired!).

--> Mahesh: Carol, thanks for the kind words. It's my pleasure to share my photography. :D


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