shyamal_datta

Hi Calvados,

I cannot give you a specific website but in India any electrical appliance or electronics shop will store a 220V surge protector covering a range of choices, and it may even be cheaper, in Indian Rupees, than in Canada. You can then use it in all of the other countries you mentioned. Dont think it would be a problem.

What time of the year are you traveling ? How long could you spare for side trips ? Are you into landscapes and hiking or people and festivals ? The road from Dharamsala to Chamba and Khajjiar via Dalhousie is stunning in Spring and Fall but snowy in Winter. You will encounter lush evergreen forests and Himalayan meadows and snow capped peaks towering over 15,000 ft and upto 20,000 ft.Ditto from Dharamsala to Manali. The fun starts from Kullu to Manali, the Kully valley is stunning, with steep gorges, roaring glacier melt streams, apple and peach orchards and a stunning array of colorful, friendly tribal peoples in the Kullu Valley. The road from Manali to Rohtang Pass is like Shangrila, where alititudes vary from 10,000 ft in Manali to 16,000 ft in Rohtang pass in about 35 miles. Its like a moonscape with glaciers, ice and peaks. As was posted before, if you think will need 100 rolls, take 200. The tribals of Himachal are extremely warm and hospitable, provided you are respectful and understanding.

That part of India is indeed paradise. Enjoy.

Can anybody please help with links to useful fall color monitoring sites in the Pacific North West and British Columbia, Canada ?

 

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Hi Arnab,

I just came back from a Trip shooting Killer Orca Whales in the northern tip of Vancouver Island, Canada with Velvia 100F pushed one stop. I was very happy with the results. It was equally good as Provia 100 pushed one stop, and there is very little difference in grain, but on a bright sunny morning one needs to careful of contrasts as I found out. This specially because of the suns reflection on the ocean surface.

 

I am sure you can order them direct online from India. Let me know if I can be of help.

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Shyamal

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Thank you all very much for the information.

Jeff, because of space limitations inside the blinds I used a bean bag very effectively with my 500 lens. In fact most of us who were there had to pack up our tripods and keep them away. A bean bag is extremely useful there.

I have been given to understand that Tundra Swans either nest or

migrate through Washington State. I am seeking to find locations

where they can be found in the state as also best times of the year

to photograph them.

 

Thank you.

 

Shyamal Datta

Indeed Galen Rowell's loss is tragic for he was a classic photographer,one of the greatest contemporary nature photogrpahers in the world. For nature and wildlife lovers and photographers in India and Nepal where Galen spent so much time in photographing the Himalayas, whose mountain lanscapes he loved, he will be remembered as an artist and a perfect gentleman, modest, dedicated and sincere and in harmony with the land and the people of this region of the world.