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**AnirbanB** · 08-10-2012, 01:13 AM

Originally posted by hackernewbie View Post

Thanks a lot for the share Anirban, made me feel riding down the road

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Couple of things I would like to know:

1) Let us know what was the *jugaad*. You did not hold it in your left hand because you were shifting gears while shooting the video. So how did you manage to do it?

2) Have any video of Zoji-la?

**The ride along Pangong took my breath away!!
Waiting for the next lot

And yes!! I DID watch in HD

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Thanks a lot. I placed the body inside my riding jacket, against my chest, with the lens poking out. Was a little risky, but then without that I wouldn't have had any videos of riding in Ladakh

Originally posted by shahbaz63 View Post

Such a Beautiful Pics there ... Inspired noob like me to go there once in life, motivative pics there... And yes the best one is the Blue lake ... (same here never saw any blue sea/lake yet)

You got really skill in Photography sir, very well taken, every pic defines the Nature & Quality... Great Write up too, The Third last pic in now my Desktop Background...

Yes He Who Dares Wins, Completely defining Natures & beauty of North India through out your logs...

Thanks a lot.

Don't get me wrong, I've been to many of the famous Indian beaches and Lakes, including other high mountain lakes. But none are as majestic and colorful as pangong.

Hats off in your Respect ...

Waiting for Log now ...

Thanks a lot.

Originally posted by Ankitvile View Post

Top notch there....nice photographic skills bro...
Also some questions regarding the bikes performance during the whole trip....if it had some problems...how about the high revving street engine doing touring??...engine heating issues??...how much often did u decided to take a break from riding...also did u featured a puncture if so how u repaired it??...
Handle grips are quite dissapointing...so at such a big drive did it hurt.??
And how much your duke clocked before u took it to leh?...got it serviced before setting off to leh?
Pros and cons u would like to mention...
Thats lot of qustns...lol..
But u might help me out as ill be buying one soon.
Waiting for the next episode...

Thanks. Engine heating was there, fan used to go off, specially when offroading slow. But I think that is very normal. Never overheated. My KTM had close to 1500kms on the odo and fresh motul 7100 before starting for Ladakh.
Never had a puncture, always had 2psi more pressure in the tyres. Although I was carrying foot pump and repair kit.
I love the handle bar positioning. I don't know about the grips, I never ride without riding gloves and everything feels fine. I used Cramster TRG-2s and Tundras in this ride, and was also carrying woolen gloves and rubber gloves. Never needed them though.
More pros and cons about touring on the Duke will be posted later.

Originally posted by jd666 View Post

This is a thread I need to really go thru in detail. Am planning the same, on a Duke in another 10 days!

Kudos man! Great one! Deep respect!

Thanks a lot JD666 feel free to PM if you have any queries.

Originally posted by nirmaldas View Post

amazing captures bro... some very neat processing

Thanks Nirmal.

Originally posted by rikrozay View Post

amaaazing pics bro!! and really neat HDR stuff. one of the best travelogues i've ever read!

slightly OT, but are you there on instagram??

Thank you rikrozay. I'm not on Instagram, not yet. But I do have a flickr page where I upload once in a while. Feel free to check it out: Anirban Banerjee Photography's photosets on Flickr

Originally posted by asif View Post

Man you are clicking HDR's like there is no end to space on your memory cards.
Awsome pictures !!!

Thanks.

I clicked close to 40gb of pics. Out of 32 pictures of the last log update, 15 are HDR. I like doing multiple exposures when clicking landscapes. And the riding made me lazy, I wasn't even changing lenses often. Was happy exploiting the dyamic range that ladakh has to offer.

**somen1984** · 08-10-2012, 03:39 PM

Originally posted by A_n_i View Post

KTM 200 Duke. Ladakh Ride. Solo. Clips. - YouTube

How freaking it would be when you were alone on those roads where you don't see any person for kms, no stores, no mechanic and we riding alone!!

This is Fun and amazing ride a person can feel once in a life time!! Great Mr Banerjee...i think you used your Duke in right place at right time!!
Exceptional photos and trip log!!

**shahbaz63** · 08-10-2012, 10:07 PM

Seventh Time opening this Blog ... just got stuck to it .. awesome photography...

Showed this to my family & they also praised it specially my dad who was there at Leh in 2010 (not on bike)....

Such a wonderful piece of blog man ... got Skill

I Respect you

**rakowli** · 08-11-2012, 01:32 AM

No words can describe or explain what your photos have done. Enjoyed thoroughly. Thanks for taking us thru this journey.

**hackernewbie** · 08-11-2012, 02:06 AM

Helmets Off to you Anirban!!

The last set of pics were as awesome as the previous ones but those of Pangong at night, they were not of this world!!

No word to describe.

And yea, regarding the *jugaad*, you INDEED gave me an idea. Will put it to test very soon

Waiting for the last leg's update...!

**narender** · 08-11-2012, 09:00 AM

Anirban,your log has some of the best images from Ladakh....
Superb piece of photography....

**Vanquish** · 08-11-2012, 11:09 AM

Anirban, Awesome stuff and hats off for this achievement!!!!

Hope you wouldnt mind your photographs being used as wallpapers on my laptop and cell phone

**hackernewbie** · 08-11-2012, 02:30 PM

Originally posted by narender View Post

Anirban,your log has some of the best images from Ladakh....
Superb piece of photography....

I very much second that. Amazing captures!

**bprags** · 08-11-2012, 02:35 PM

Your compositions are second to none. You have an amazing god given gift [Photography], please pursue it.

Wish if you could post those snaps on the first page in FULL HD resolution, I want to use them as my wallpaper, please ..........

**harshavardhanchivate** · 08-17-2012, 01:11 PM

Super Duper Excellent Photos Brother!!!!!!!

**Mik** · 08-17-2012, 03:45 PM

Incredible stuff Anirban!

The Changla descent and till about 5km before the lake is an eclectic journey. Mountains change colour from red to brown to offwhite. Sand, snow, rivulets, rocks and greenery -- all within a few kilometers. Yaks, wild horses and sheep complete the picture. The excellent tarmac is just a bonus.
God was really in a good mood when he created this place. No, boring geography cannot explain this phenomenon.

**hackernewbie** · 08-19-2012, 03:23 PM

Anirban, no updates

**AnirbanB** · 08-21-2012, 05:40 PM

Originally posted by somen1984 View Post

How freaking it would be when you were alone on those roads where you don't see any person for kms, no stores, no mechanic and we riding alone!!

This is Fun and amazing ride a person can feel once in a life time!! Great Mr Banerjee...i think you used your Duke in right place at right time!!
Exceptional photos and trip log!!

Thanks for your comments, I appreciate it.

What one feels when riding alone in Ladakh is truly beyond description.

Originally posted by shahbaz63 View Post

Seventh Time opening this Blog ... just got stuck to it .. awesome photography...

Showed this to my family & they also praised it specially my dad who was there at Leh in 2010 (not on bike)....

Such a wonderful piece of blog man ... got Skill

I Respect you

That is heartwarming to hear, Thanks Shahbaz!

Originally posted by rakowli View Post

No words can describe or explain what your photos have done. Enjoyed thoroughly. Thanks for taking us thru this journey.

I appreciate your comment, thanks.

Originally posted by narender View Post

Anirban,your log has some of the best images from Ladakh....
Superb piece of photography....

Thanks Narender!

Originally posted by Vanquish View Post

Anirban, Awesome stuff and hats off for this achievement!!!!

Hope you wouldnt mind your photographs being used as wallpapers on my laptop and cell phone

Thanks! I'd be glad if they are used in the said manner.

Originally posted by bprags View Post

Your compositions are second to none. You have an amazing god given gift [Photography], please pursue it.

Wish if you could post those snaps on the first page in FULL HD resolution, I want to use them as my wallpaper, please ..........

Thanks a lot bprags! I wish I could, but I don't think I'm that good. After I finish the logs, I'll post a collection of the best images in full resolution.

Originally posted by harshavardhanchivate View Post

Super Duper Excellent Photos Brother!!!!!!!

Thank you Harsh!

Originally posted by Mik View Post

Incredible stuff Anirban!

The Changla descent and till about 5km before the lake is an eclectic journey. Mountains change colour from red to brown to offwhite. Sand, snow, rivulets, rocks and greenery -- all within a few kilometers. Yaks, wild horses and sheep complete the picture. The excellent tarmac is just a bonus.
God was really in a good mood when he created this place. No, boring geography cannot explain this phenomenon.

Thanks, Mik!
You said it, mate.

Originally posted by hackernewbie View Post

Anirban, no updates

I'm terribly sorry, been busy with both work and traveling. Would try to finish the logs as soon as possible!

**hackernewbie** · 08-27-2012, 10:35 PM

Originally posted by A_n_i View Post

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I'm terribly sorry, been busy with both work and traveling. Would try to finish the logs as soon as possible!

Now problems bro, I will any way be able to enjoy rest of this thread after 2nd half of Sep.

I am leaving of my maiden Ladakh ride tomorrow

**i_shanu** · 09-04-2012, 10:51 PM

excellent work done on both photography and touring.
+1 to this.
Glued to the thread. eagerly waiting for next lot..Keep it up sir.

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