Re: KTM Duke 200. Bhutan. Solo.

Really Cool pics Bro.... expecting more pics from you

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Ah...wow...awesum, superb pics...man...wonderful.

sirji, photography ki training milegi...??

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Sir ji aapke charan kidhar hai?
Your pics are awesome is really an understatement!

p.s - I saved all of your pics in my cell. Hope you don't mind. It's for my own viewing purposes only.

Re: KTM Duke 200. Bhutan. Solo.

After you leh tlog i was awaiting for something like this awesome clicks.... i guess pictures say a million words.... All the best buddy...

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Amazingly shot anirban. Fell in love with all your pics & your bike aswell. Keep sharing more.

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Awesome photos.
Also glad that this was done on a Duke 200, will serve as a reference for me also, with regards to buying a saddle bag and stuff
Please do share the details...

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your helmet looks cool
which brand and what's the price?
and the shots are just terrific...

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One of the best photos I have seen in my life.

"First Frost" just blew my mind.

Best of luck for the FlickR motography contest. In my heart you are the winner!!

and taking a vow here today that I will not die without doing Bhutan!!

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Where are the rest set of pics???

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Sir ji just awesome set of clicks:thumbup:
Please upload more
& congrats for the successful trip!!!
*Another destination added*
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xBhp Connect mobile app

Re: KTM Duke 200. Bhutan. Solo.

@ Anirban

Mesmerizing!!!

Please pour in with more details. Route map, road conditions etc. Do you think January would be a good time to do Bhutan?

Re: KTM Duke 200. Bhutan. Solo.

Well, this ride ended with a bitter news for me as the man from whom I believe I've inherited my determination and courage, my grandfather, passed away unexpectedly. The opening line to this thread is the last Tagore I heard him recite.

So the schedule is pretty messed up now. As soon as I get to spend a few nights in a row at home, I'll upload the first part of the ride report.

Thanks, Snehithpereira!

I'm glad you like them, JayD.
Thanks. Well it is a gradual process, getting used to enjoying riding alone. Riding in a group is great as well, if you have the right set of people with you. On a solo ride, you get to spend a lot of time with yourself. Some people enjoy that, others get bored. I'd suggest you start by doing small weekend solo rides. It can get quite addictive, I'll tell you that.
Haha. Thanks, Shelton.
I'm really glad you like them. Thanks and cheers!
Thanks a lot, nadz11.ns!

Thank you for your kind words, Mik.

I will, surely. Bhutan is a beautiful country, but unlike say Ladakh or Himachal, the information on Bhutan is pretty scattered. I think that is exactly why most people just visit a few touristy places in west bhutan and come back. Not fair. I'll definitely post a small but comprehensive guide article on riding Bhutan, including detailed permit procedure, places you want to hit up and road conditions. My R&D won't go to waste that way, haha.

Thank you, Night_Shade. Awesome machine, indeed. Flawless performance, as always.
Yes Sir, logs will contain the necessary details.
Thanks, siddharaj!
Hoodibaba sir, thanks.
Thanks for your kind words, chaosaddict.
Thank you, Prakashray412!
I'm really glad you like them, Sachin! Thanks mate.
Thanks, siddharthsure. I like making photographs and I'm always trying to learn and study and improve. I'm glad you could enjoy them.

Thank you so much for your kind words, Nisnth!
Thanks, Ankit.
Thanks a bunch, mate!
Thank you
So nice to hear that, thanks samcan123. I'm glad you like the photographs.
Thank you, my good sir. Atleast someone congratulated me for the riding done. haha.

I think I'll use both flickr and photobucket to post the ride report. Here is a FB link : http://www.facebook.com/pseudo.showc...3271463&type=3
Thanks, coolmaverickguy. For this ride, I used a humble nikon d5100 which is gripped, with a 10-24 and a 70-200 f2.8 lens. I also used cokin ND and grad ND filters, Vanguard sbh100 ballhead and my beach tripod. And a lowepro bag. All you wanted to know right there.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Aniruddha!
Thanks, joeantony! It has always been quite an experience for me, riding and shooting alone for days. Being a light snob, it can get really frustrating at times when you have this perfect scene at hand but you're not satisfied with either the quality or direction of your light. And at times, you end up wasting precious time on a single spot or small stretch of road, just tweaking your composition for hours and absolutely forgetting that there is still a lot of distance to cover. But then again, exploring a piece of land on a motorcycle gets you the atmospheres and photographs that most people would not get.
Kool it was, Some19894. Glad you like them.
Thanks, Ankitmohan!
Thank you, rajabca. More, a lot more, with the triplogs!
Thanks, Princesirohi.

Why ask me, when you can flipkart knowledge? Order a few books, I'd suggest.
Thanks a bunch, Tushar!

Yes absolutely. Sending you a legal notice right away. Haha
Thanks, Frankenstien. I'm glad you like them.
I appreciate you saying that, Srikanth. Thank you. Yes, I will.
Thanks. I use cramster colt. Very satisfied. Perfect fit for Duke, and they don't move around no matter how bad the roads are.
Thanks. SOL SL68s II.
I'm really glad you like them.Good solid vow right there mate. Do it, beautiful place. Thank you. That would be a dream come true. Our Chief has been one constant source of inspiration for me, ever since I was a teenager. Gotta admit that.

On my hard disk. 32gb of RAW files waiting to be converted and posted here.
Although I did upload a photo from Thimpu on Childern's Day. Allow me to share that here as well Day out! by Anirban Banerjee Photography, on Flickr
Thanks a lot, Jitu! Will do.
Thanks, Maverick180. Route map, road conditions et al will be covered in the logs. January is fine for Thimpu but for the rest of the country, I think you'll have issues with extending the permit. Some passes might be closed due to snowfall as well. And it will be really really cold. End February and March on the other hand would be wonderful. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't go for it in December.

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I am sorry to hear about your grand father, please accept my condolences. May his soul rest in peace!

i rather have a weird question - how did the Orazo's fair during the ride? did you experience any difficulty while shifting up (doesn't the steel toe obstruct)?

Subscribed and waiting for the T-Log.

Cheers!!

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Thanks, mate.

They are great. I've been using those boots for a couple of years now. Very comfortable to walk around as well, does not make you feel like an astronaut. Even in Bhutan, I did the paro takshang trek wearing them. Solid 2.5hr uphill hike. Fared pretty well, didn't miss my quechuas that much. They dry up pretty quick too.

Steel toe obstructing toe shift, have never had that problem. On the contrary, I managed to fracture my toe in 3 places somehow, just 40-45days before the ride. So felt safe, having that steel toe there. In fact, for the same reason I was going to work/driving my car wearing those boots for a couple of weeks in between. They are pretty light for their size.

Although I might need to retire them now. No toe sliders. I've almost ruined the left one. Blame goes to Thimpu GP.

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Breathtaking Shots, Anirban..





..Especially the above two. Keep up the good work!!