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VikramF · « **Reply #560 on:** July 05, 2012, 10:08:26 PM »

GKVK - that's near the Yelahanka crossing?

What's there to shoot? I see a lot of trees on google maps - anything stand out feature?

Hellwrath · « **Reply #561 on:** July 05, 2012, 11:33:15 PM »

Quote from: VikramF on July 05, 2012, 10:08:26 PM

GKVK - that's near the Yelahanka crossing?

What's there to shoot? I see a lot of trees on google maps - anything stand out feature?

Not a lot for landscape shoot, but pretty good for birds and macro. I need to get back to macro, I am having withdrawal symptoms

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Ashok · « **Reply #562 on:** July 05, 2012, 11:38:58 PM »

Nothing spectacular in the GKVK campus. You've got a railway track/over-bridge, lots and lots of trees, a mango grove, a couple of play grounds, a small temple, a few buildings and basically that's it. The birds have migrated due to extreme heat. You'll surely get a few cattle egrets and a few spotted doves if you are lucky. But it is a nice place for a morning walk. Worth exploring once. And yes a good place for macro photography.

djvignesh · « **Reply #563 on:** July 06, 2012, 12:30:39 AM »

Quote from: Hellwrath on July 05, 2012, 08:38:10 PM

Vignesh,
We could go explore the GKVK campus this weekend. I think Hayath would be interested too. Anyone else?

Veereshji,
I am in.. One small query though.. this the campus near Jakkur Air field right, not the one near hebbal???
Would Ideally prefer sunday morning, anytime is fine..

Hellwrath · « **Reply #564 on:** July 06, 2012, 12:40:08 AM »

Quote from: djvignesh on July 06, 2012, 12:30:39 AM

Quote from: Hellwrath on July 05, 2012, 08:38:10 PM
Vignesh,
We could go explore the GKVK campus this weekend. I think Hayath would be interested too. Anyone else?
Veereshji,
I am in.. One small query though.. this the campus near Jakkur Air field right, not the one near hebbal???
Would Ideally prefer sunday morning, anytime is fine..

Yeah, I think what Vikram was referring to is the nearest landmark that's known to many. But, yes, it's closer to Jakkur air field. It's quite easy to spot, but you'd have to take the service road to enter it. If you go past it, you can just take a u-turn and enter the service road and get into the campus.

But, as Ashok said, not sure if we will be able to spot a lot of birds

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Ashok · « **Reply #565 on:** July 06, 2012, 12:46:49 AM »

Vignesh, it is opposite to Jakkur Air field. After Hebbal go straight towards Yelahanka and you'll find yourself near the GKVK gates. The one next to Hebbal is the Military Farm.
Now the service road is merged to main road due to fly over construction. If you miss the entrance you will have to drive back around 2kms and then take a U turn. But it is very hard to miss. It is soon after the L&T and is very easy to spot. After L&T you'll get a Canara Bank ATM and you can slow down. The entrance to GKVK will be to your left.
Veeresh, who knows whom the lady luck favors ? You may get some birds in the early morning. But it is a nice place to visit once.

djvignesh · « **Reply #566 on:** July 06, 2012, 01:00:55 AM »

Thanks Veereshji and Ashokji.. The campus i was referring to was the UAS campus opposite Baptist hospital..
I'll take what i'll get there... If nothing else, atleast i'll get to see one of the best photographers i know in action :-D..

kaushik_s · « **Reply #567 on:** July 06, 2012, 01:10:21 AM »

Birders can try out Thattekere also. It's good for Landscapes, big lake, now I guess that would keep Vikram interested

. Veeresh, I was talking about this lake that day when we went to Vaderahalli..

djvignesh · « **Reply #568 on:** July 06, 2012, 01:39:57 AM »

Kaushikji,
Can you point out the lake's proper location on a map?? I am not getting any hits in google maps...
Also could you elaborate a bit more on Vaderahalli?? A quick google search reveals a croc occupied lake in a scenic village.. Is the lake still there, with the crocs??
Thanks.

VikramF · « **Reply #569 on:** July 06, 2012, 11:48:59 AM »

Quote from: Hellwrath on July 05, 2012, 11:33:15 PM

Not a lot for landscape shoot, but pretty good for birds and macro. I need to get back to macro, I am having withdrawal symptoms .

I'm ok about that - I have a lot of catching up to do on my Leaf project and need to shoot about 15 leaves creatively. Plus I will only have about 3 hrs of shooting time over the weekend - so it's either at home using strobes or out and about where I know I'll get distracted with some other features :-)

kaushik_s · « **Reply #570 on:** July 06, 2012, 02:36:05 PM »

Quote from: djvignesh on July 06, 2012, 01:39:57 AM

Kaushikji,
Can you point out the lake's proper location on a map?? I am not getting any hits in google maps...
Also could you elaborate a bit more on Vaderahalli?? A quick google search reveals a croc occupied lake in a scenic village.. Is the lake still there, with the crocs??
Thanks.

Here it is, Thattekere - > http://goo.gl/maps/bYFv It seems now it's known as Mahadeshwara Kere..
Vadherahalli is just off the Nice road-Kanakapura road junction - here -> http://goo.gl/maps/xC2U .
About the crocs and similar reptiles, don't think there are any there. Probably you've found some other place. Can you post the link where you saw these?

djvignesh · « **Reply #571 on:** July 06, 2012, 07:10:21 PM »

Gentlemen, so when are we planning to meet at GKVK??
Kaushik sir, i'll post the link in a short while, as i am posting this from my mobile..

Added later the link to the article: An idyllic lake in Vaderahalli

Hellwrath · « **Reply #572 on:** July 06, 2012, 07:25:14 PM »

Tomorrow morning might be difficult as I am at my sister's place. Can make it on Sunday.

djvignesh · « **Reply #573 on:** July 06, 2012, 08:34:39 PM »

Sunday is fine with me too.. What time, veereshji??
Vikram sir and hayathji, what about you guys???

hayath · « **Reply #574 on:** July 06, 2012, 09:07:45 PM »

Working tomorrow

Will only get to know about Sunday tomm evening

VikramF · « **Reply #575 on:** July 07, 2012, 07:29:54 AM »

@ Hayath - you're working tomorrow :-( ... ok then will hand over tripod on Sunday).

@ Vignesh - what time on Sunday?

djvignesh · « **Reply #576 on:** July 07, 2012, 10:04:53 AM »

I am ok with any time.. How about say eight eight thirty window??

hayath · « **Reply #577 on:** July 07, 2012, 11:05:48 AM »

Was thinking much earlier...say around 7am ? (my confirmation pending though)

Kaushik,
The lake you mentioned is near to the Anekal road, for some reason I thought it was around Jakkur.

I guess it will have to be GKVK exclusively then

djvignesh · « **Reply #578 on:** July 07, 2012, 11:16:16 AM »

Ok.. Shouldn't be an issue, if everything is smooth today evening..

Hellwrath · « **Reply #579 on:** July 07, 2012, 01:14:08 PM »

7 it is then

. I'll have to embark on a long journey on my black horse with wings

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