Samsung S7 Edge - Perfect Picture, How? Check it out...

A Beautiful Summer Sunset with the glorious rays emerging into the sky and making the twilight beauty to rise well..

It's been months that I have touched my #DSLR to shoot or my Mac to edit my previous captures. But, only my Samsung has given out some real good shots with least compromising. 

Pro Mode of Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge gives you a free hands on controlling the exposure, ISO, Speed and Photoshop for Android helps you get the best of your imagination. 

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How Online Shopping Can Be Painful and Amazon being Playful...

If you are expecting good products and services from @amazonIN, then think 10 times...
1) We had sent Rakhi which reached on the Rakhi day in the evening... It took 15 days for delivery. I called up Amazon and they said, it should be from the Seller side, Please check with the seller. When I called up the seller, he said, sir, the parcel was taken by Amazon facility on the 2nd day itself. If I would have sent it to you through private courier, you would have got the items within 5 days in maximum. (Amazon is such a player).
2) I bought Heavy Dry Iron, which was delivered with a broken handle. I asked for replacement but it was 9 days and no one came to pick up, saying that house was closed, tried calling but couldn't reach the customer etc.... all lies. We know that.
3) I ordered 2 items, Cover for S7 Edge and Metal polish. Both the items reached Mira Road on 12th. Metal polish was delivered by India post on 12th, as I was home for lunch and my shop was closed, so the courier guy called me up and I asked him to leave it with my neighbour shopkeeper.
Whereas, S7edge body cover was with #amazon agent. Amazon sent the alert SMS with the delivery agent number, when I called up on the mentioned number, It was out of coverage area from 12:30 PM until 8:45 PM. But the agent updates the status that the customer's office was closed and he tried to call me but failed. Next day was Holi. Now, on Tuesday, I got another SMS alert with a new number of the agent, his phone was switched off the whole day. He updated the same status like the previous agent. So I called up the Amazon. I spoke with an executive, he was more of diverting and explaining than listening. Certainly, that's annoying. I asked him to transfer my call to the floor supervisor m or senior executive. He yet kept blabbering on other things.
I asked him, If this call is getting recorded?
He said Yes!
So I said, I insist to transfer my call to the senior right now. He then knew, I am pissed off. He asked me to wait until he speak with the senior and can transfer my call.
Now, here comes another hero named Ajay from Amazon, senior executive or whatsoever. But, after talking to senior executive, his words made feel that the junior was personally trained by his senior (to the core). Now this is #amazonindia international standards.

Share if you care for yourself... This can happen to anyone, even to you... So let us teach these online shopkeepers lesson.

Share as much you can.. at least to your 10 friends. Tag them, comment here and express your opinions. We want better India. We pay for purchase, so Amazon or any other online shop is not doing any favour on us...

Here's the link for my Facebook post. Please comment, share and post it to your timeline, we can teach lessons to companies like #amazon so anyone of us must not suffer in future...
Help me, to help yourself and your friends..
Kapil Semwal
Wildlife Photographer and
Founder of India Bike Cruiser's Association

Kedarnath's First Part Budhakedarnath

Budhakedarnath

Thati Kathud village situated between 2 rivers Bal Ganga and Dharam Ganga and surrounded with immense natural beauty. 

Budhakedarnath - Uttarakhand
One can sit and enjoy the running sound of 2 beautiful Himalayan Rivers and its Mating, Chirping of unusual Birds. Budhakedar is also known as "Heaven for Bird Watchers/Photographers”, one can find Egyptian Vultures, Griffons, Beard Vultures, Magpies, Tits, Warblers and many more… It is also a junction to trek to Masar Tal, Shesar Tal, Gangotri.

Recently announced as Fifth Important Pilgrimage “Panchva Dhaam” of Uttarakhand. So now, if someone is visiting “Gangotri, Yumnotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath - can also visit Budhakedarnath to complete their Yatra”

Mythological fact about, Budhakedarnath is the 1st part and then followed by Kedarnath and Pashupatinath…

Must Visit.

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TAJ MAHAL PALACE HOTEL: Unsaid/Unexplained Facts...

Taj Mahal Palace Hotel - Appolo Bunder. Mumbai
Foundation: 1898
Opened for Guests: 1903
Built by: Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata
Some Unknown Historical Facts of Taj Mahal Palace Hotel

Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. Mumbai

Some twenty five years before the Gateway of India was even made, J. N. Tata acquired necessary permissions to build a Hotel at Apollo Bunder at the Port of Bombay which would heartily welcome all the visitors.

J. N. Tata assigned two architects Sitaram Khanderao Vaidya and D. N. Mirza to design the original plans for the Taj Palace. But due to untimely death of Vaidya(in 1900) the project was assigned to and completed by W. A. Chambers (who designed the Watson Hotel too). These architects had worked with F. W. Steven (who designed Victoria Terminus a.k.a Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus in 1888) which has hugely influenced their work.
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It is said that the layout was reversed by mistake by the architect and he committed suicide from the 5th floor of the same building. Now some says that it was a misconception. Due to traffic or hot winds from the back bay (mentioned in the above mentioned source). Now, here I would say, that, this ain't any misconception, otherwise, if traffic or hot wind would be an issue then why would Taj Mahal Hotel reposition its Main Gate again to Sea Side as it was planned and on that same traffic roadside as it was in 1973? Logic, right?
Few more facts:
The building was also the first in Bombay to be lit by electricity. Eventually it also ended up having the city’s first licensed bar, India’s first all-day dining restaurant, and the country’s first international discotheque, Blow Up.

GATEWAY OF INDIA - THE HISTORICAL FACTS

Gateway of India - Apollo Bunder - Mumbai. India

Foundation laid on 31st March, 1911.

Completed in 1924.

Inaugrated on 4th December 1924.

Height 26 metre

Architecture firm: Gammon India

Built by: George Wittet

Architectural style: Indo-Saracenic Revival architecture

It was established for Britishers to enter India. 
The last troop left India from the same gate after signing the Independence documents. Though, Independence is on 15th of Aughst 1947 but the troop left in 1948.

The Gateway of India - Mumbai

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Photographer and Founder of Indian Bike Cruiser’s Association (IBCA)

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The Beginning of Shiva And The Meaning of Shiva - by Kapil Semwal. India. (The Story will have seldom updates)

Shiva - The Auspicious & Pure. 

Lord Shiva is known as God of Gods, Lord of Lords. The one who came from a Divine Light in the form of Ardhnareshwar (Half Shiva, Half Shakti - Parvati). There is a misconception about Shiv ji, that, HE is a God for Destruction. But, this ain’t a complete true. Lord Shiva is the one who is the beginning of everything & everything ends to HIM. Lord Vishnu, Lord Brahma came after Lord Shiva or call it, from Lord Shiva. So, if Lord Shiva is the creator or the beginning of the universe & all kind, then how can HE be a destroyer???

“Shiv” is a Sanskrit word, which interprets Auspicious & Pure.

1/3rd Shot of Shiv Ji’s Idol at Rishikesh (This Idol no more exist)

Aum/Om/ॐ

As per the Ancient/Mythological stories, Lord Shiva emerged from an immense light/flame which has no start/end point and from Shiva came Lord Vishnu and then Lord Brahma from Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma had a clash to claim oneself bigger than each others and decided to go to Shiva and bring the same in front of Him. Lord Shiva said, the one who find the end of this flame (the flame where from Lord Shiva had emerged) will be worshiped as a big. So one went up and another down to the flame to find the ends. The Immortal flame was infinite and there wasn’t any end of it as there was no beginning though. Both of the Lords returned back and of course with the failure. But, Lord Brahma claimed that he reached the end of the flame, which was a definite lie. As Shiva was God of Gods, He knew all this going to happen and what's next… So as a destined truth, Lord Shiva cursed Lord Vishnu for His this deed. There is nothing Unfortunate because everything that happens is already designed to happen, so it is all destined, not an Unfortunate. If you must know, people will rarely find Temples of Lord Brahma

Budhakedarnath Shiv Linga

Tunganath Temple and Chandrashila Peak

Budhakedarnath Temple

Evening Puja at Har ki Pauri, Haridwar

Lord Shiva Idol at Parmarth Niketan - Rishikesh. This Idol got flooded in 2013 Natural Calamity during Kedarnath Disaster.

Tingad (one of the Avatar of Lord Shiva)

Dusky And Top View of Holy City Rishikesh, Uttarakhand (UK). India

This is the only Idol of Lord Shiva, I Ever Came across which has an Expression of Anger

This is the very 1st Avatar of Lord Shiva - The Ardhnareshwar, that is Half Lord Shiva and Half Shakti (Goddess Parvati - Wife of Lord Shiva)

The Meditation Posture of Lord Shiva. This is again the same idol which got flooded in 2013 Kedarnath Disaster

I will be updating more information on various topics related to Shiva…If you have any query, please do leave in the comment section or you can email/WhatsApp me.
Till then, enjoy and may Lord Shiva bless you all..

Om Namah Shivaya

ॐ नमः शिवाय

Kapil Semwal

International Nature/Wildlife/Landscape Photographer & 

Founder of International Bike Cruiser’s Association (#IBCA)

+91-9833884479

kapilsemwalphotography@gmail.com

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If You Like To Ride With Us, Contact On The Above Details...

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"A Great Father And A Good Rider Setting An Example In India For All Riders"

"Bike, Helmets And Roads Are Best Friends… Don’t Break Them”

Why Should Your Family Suffer From Your Carelessness? Either You Will Ride Rash Or Other Riders/Drivers On The Road... Some May Turn Left/Right Without Any Signal Or Even Looking Back. Some May Take Over You As They Are In Too Hurry And They Will Honk Like You Will Jump Up Off The Road And They Will VroommMM... Like A Jet. 

All I Can Say In My Simple Words, That, "Why Should Your Family Suffer From Your Carelessness...? Helmet Your Kids And Wife, Because They Need Safety Too…."

"Helmets Are Not For You To Show To Cops For A Formality, BUT, For Your Protection… Try Understanding This Fact. So Ride For Safety, Not For Hospitality"

Here is a Best Example of A Great Father And Good Rider.... This Rider is from ‪#‎KarizmaBikersClub‬ ‪#‎KBC‬ & ‪#‎Butr‬ Group. I loved the way he is setting an example to us all.... "Ride For Safety.... Not For Hospitality”

Kapil Semwal

International Nature/Wildlife/Landscape Photographer & 

Founder of International Bike Cruiser’s Association (#IBCA)

+91-9833884479

kapilsemwalphotography@gmail.com

IBCA: www.facebook.com/groups/IndianBikeCruiserAssociation 

Profile: www.facebook.com/Kapil.Semwal.Photographer 

If You Like To Ride With Us, Contact On The Above Details...

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GUINNESS RECORD - ROAD SAFETY RALLY BY DRTO - MUMBAI

ROAD SAFETY RALLY ORGANISED BY RTO, MUMBAI.

Rally started from BKC, Mumbai to SRPF Camp Mumbai. The purpose of the Rally was to spread awareness to the locals to Ride Safely wearing Helmets, Shoes (Jackets/Gloves and other guards will be appreciated). Also to make announcement of the new rules laid by Road Traffic Police which should be implemented sooner for e.g.: Helmets for Riders and Pillion both etc…

Around 8000 Bike and 2500 Bicycle count 

This Noble Cause Rally has created a New Guinness World Record and leaving Argentina behind. 

Event was all well just the huge mess in the end. Counter damaged in a rush to get the certificates. I guess, people were not happy, as they were told, that they will be receiving 3 certificates including GuinnessWorld Record Participation but all the riders were handed over only 2 certificates which had No Guinness Record Certificate…. Sad! Perhaps, next time, no riders will believe in such rally and there won’t be any more record breaking event henceforth… Fool once, we are fools and Fool twice….. You know that…. 

Mess! Mess!! Mess!!!

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KS

Why Should Your Family Suffer From Your Carelessness? Either You Will Ride Rash Or Other Riders/Drivers On The Road... Some May Turn Left/Right Without Any Signal Or Even Looking Back. Some May Take Over You As They Are In Too Hurry And They Will Honk Like You Will Jump Up Off The Road And They Will VroommMM Like A Jet.

All I Can Say In My Simple Words, That, "Why Should Your Family Suffer From Your Carelessness...? Helmet Your Kids And Wife, Because They Need Safety Too...."

Here is a Best Example of A Great Father And Good Rider.... I loved the way he is setting an example to us all.... "Ride For Safety.... Not For Hospitality"

Concept & Copyrights Are Reserved Under Kapil Semwal Photography®

Kapil Semwal

International Nature/Wildlife/Bird Photographer &

Founder of Indian Bike Cruiser’s Association (IBCA)

kapilsemwalphotography@gmail.com

+91-9833884479 

If You like to join us for the Rides in India, Please do use the above details and let’s Ride together to Explore India and to Set examples to many….. (Cheers) 

Do Not Drink And Ride. Wear Helmets/Shoes For Yourself And Pillion. Love Your Life. Love Other’s Too…...

IBCA TOURS, "BIG CIRCLE TO UTTARAKHAND” First Video Clip Directed BY KAPIL SEMWAL (Just a casual Clip ;-) )

IBCA TOURS, BIG CIRCLE TO UTTARAKHAND

Here is a Clip from Indian Bike Cruiser’s Association (#IBCA) debut and successful 1K kilometres Bike tour to Uttarakhand (aka Land of Gods) . We passed through many types of roads, from Clean and Wide Curvy Roads to Stony Bad Narrow Roads. Every road has its own beauty. Here is 1 of the road running aside The Holy River Ganga Ji. Enjoy the Beauty….

Tour Details: 

26th October ’2015 to 1st November ‘2015.

Thanks to all the Participants for their Patience and Support: 

Sumit Badoni (Rider/Asst. Photographer)

Anju Benbanshi (Pillion)

Swapnil Kokate (Pillion)

Bhaskar Parab (Rider)

Next tour to Uttarakhand will be from 22nd April ‘2016 to 5th May ‘2016 from Mumbai to Mana Gaon - The Last Village of India. This tour will be about 4.5K kilometres to 5K kilometres and for 14 long days. Charges includes Food, Accommodation, Tiger Safari, PETROL (Owners Bike) OR Train Tickets + Bike Transportation + PETROL OR Flight Tickets from Mumbai - Dehradun - Mumbai (Bike and Petrol to be paid by the Participants)

PS: Video Quality is not that good, perhaps, next tour will help me deliver better videos. 
Your Comments and Suggestions are welcome :)

MORE CLIPS ARE COMING UP……

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International Nature Photographer & 

Founder of Indian Bike Cruiser Association (#IBCA)

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NB: All you've to do is, stuff your clothes in the bag (s), take your bike and just ride on... Think nothing of any more expenses than your personal shopping

"IBCA Tours To The Last Village Of India”

"IBCA Tours To The Last Village Of India"

Last Village of India at 3,200 metre ASL. Image Credit: Google

If you are up for True Adventure, Real Long Ride (say about 4K+ to and fro, riding into the young mountains of Himalaya, want your wheel to feel the snow, never experienced River Rafting, Steep Trekking and want to sit on your bike and ride at an Altitude of 3,200 metres Above Sea Level… Then this is your 1 best opportunity. 

IBCA has organised its longest tour ever, which is from Mumbai to The Last Village of India at Uttarakhand - Tibet/China border…There are much more to explore, this is just a snack bite 

 

Plan out your best ride and vacation ever…. Explore Uttarakhand - The Hidden Paradise of India… I have been studying Uttarakhand since 2008 and my continuous tour to Uttarakhand. Now, let’s explore The Last Village together… and we can enjoy the Tea at the Last Tea Shop of this Indian Border 

"IBCA Tours To The Last Village Of India”

Mumbai - Uttarakhand Tour - Approx. 4,500 - 5,000 Kilometres Bike Ride Organised by IBCA

₹40,000 – Uttarakhand

Join #IBCA and let's ride to have a cup of Tea into the mountains of Himalaya, at the Last Shop of Indian Border :-)

Dates are: 22nd April '2016 to 5th May '2016

Indian Bike Cruiser Association is up with another long ride and this time it is from Mumbai to Uttarakhand by road... This tour is very special and unique as always...

Many riders run to Leh/Ladakh and I am targeted to Uttarakhand - An Unexplored Paradise for Riders, Photographers and Adventurers...

Uttarakhand ride will include:

1) PETROL (if participants are riding with us otherwise to/fro Flight Tickets from Mum - Dehradun - Mum then we can provide the bikes to you, RE/Avenger OR you can Train Tickets + Bike Transport in the same train as 3rd option)

2) FOOD: Local food at local restaurants in Uttarakhand.

3) Accommodation: In the Motels/Rest houses & most probably in tents in Uttarakhand. Please don't expect for any 4 Star or 5 Star hotel in the mountains of Uttarakhand :-) It is a Nature Owned Place, not Man owned. 

4) RIVER RAFTING: For people who love adventure, this can be a great fun to Raft in the Holy River of Ganga Ji, it's a great fun.

5) TIGER SAFARI 

6) TREKKING: If you want to see the real Beautiful of Mother Nature, your feet can help you better than your bike at most peak points. 

7) FIRST AID facilities along the ride (Please do carry if you have any special medicinal course ongoing) Anyone with low BP issue must avoid to join this tour... It is a bit extreme one...

8) WARM CLOTHES: Carry the best of warm clothes you can, specially Jackets, gloves, thick socks, good ankle shoes or trekking shoes etc...

9) VERY IMPORTANTLY: Must Carry valid licence & bike documents

10) Helmet(s) for Riders and Pillion is compulsory 

11) Riding Jackets, Knee guards and Riding gloves compulsory for riders

12) Charges: 40K per head inclusive Food, Accommodation, Petrol, Wildlife Safari, River Rafting, Trekking....

13) 14 days ride (if a day or 2 is increased due to bad climate, no extra charges) Just good support and understanding is expected 

14) Another Best part of this tour by #IBCA is, we are welcoming all kind of bikes irrespective to the previous tour restricted bikes to only #RoyalEnfieldand #BajajAvenger. But, this tour is open for all kind of bikes from 150cc to 500cc max. 

So if you want to be in for this, then just ping me for more details and/queries.

#KapilSemwal

International Nature Photographer & 

Founder of Indian Bike Cruiser Association (#IBCA)

+91-9833884479 (Calls/WhatsApp)

kapilsemwalphotography@gmail.com

#IndianBikeCruiserAssociation : https://www.facebook.com/events/1032584533487580/

NB: All you've to do is, stuff your clothes in the bag (s), take your bike and just ride on... Think nothing of any more expenses than your personal shopping