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**joshi.varun91** · 04-09-2014, 12:25 PM

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Wow. Too good. Mind blowing. Both the travelloge and the pictures. And common, you don't expect us to believe you did not have any prior experience in using a DSLR !!! No way, im not believing you!!! Pictures look like the work of a professional! Btw, do shed a light on the lens you used for such beautiful pics and any source from where i can check out these pics with their EXIF data intact?

**Ananz** · 04-09-2014, 04:24 PM

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a very well composed travelogue man. Excellent work!!!

You given more respect to the beauty of the place than to yourself or your bike in your blog/Pics. That's the true spirit of a traveler. Kudos!!!

**8TariqKhan8** · 04-11-2014, 01:58 AM

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Originally posted by joshi.varun91 View Post

Wow. Too good. Mind blowing. Both the travelloge and the pictures. And common, you don't expect us to believe you did not have any prior experience in using a DSLR !!! No way, im not believing you!!! Pictures look like the work of a professional! Btw, do shed a light on the lens you used for such beautiful pics and any source from where i can check out these pics with their EXIF data intact?

Hi Varun,

I take that as a compliment

.. I have used only one lens to shoot all of the pictures in Bhutan and that's the kit lens 18-55 that came with the camera.

You may check out my flickr for EXIF details . https://www.flickr.com/photos/tariqazizkhan/

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Originally posted by Ananz View Post

a very well composed travelogue man. Excellent work!!!

You given more respect to the beauty of the place than to yourself or your bike in your blog/Pics. That's the true spirit of a traveler. Kudos!!!

Thanks Ananz.

Cheers !

**ArnabC** · 04-14-2014, 09:00 PM

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Whoa !!! Now that's some T-Log. Superb !! Thanks for all those great pics !!! Bhutan is truly mesmerising... I had been there but in a car

And really well captured snaps...

In Bengali as you say 'Dada, ki diechen !!'

(Trans: You've done exceedingly well mister !!)

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Originally posted by 8TariqKhan8 View Post

Hi Varun,

I take that as a compliment

.. I have used only one lens to shoot all of the pictures in Bhutan and that's the kit lens 18-55 that came with the camera.

You may check out my flickr for EXIF details . https://www.flickr.com/photos/tariqazizkhan/

Varun: 18-55 is one of the best zoom lens you'll get for the Nikon DX format DSLRs...it's widely appreciated...

**joshi.varun91** · 04-15-2014, 01:17 PM

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Originally posted by ArnabC View Post

Varun: 18-55 is one of the best zoom lens you'll get for the Nikon DX format DSLRs...it's widely appreciated...

Hmmmmm, its the stock kit lens, i don't think its appreciated much for its zooming capabilities.I have a canon 550d

I was just so enthralled by Tariq's picture, i thought maybe he used another lens, a 70-300 or maybe a wide angle lens ? Pictures like these with a 18-55 just gives me more confidence and motivation

**8TariqKhan8** · 04-16-2014, 12:22 AM

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Originally posted by ArnabC View Post

Whoa !!! Now that's some T-Log. Superb !! Thanks for all those great pics !!! Bhutan is truly mesmerising... I had been there but in a car

And really well captured snaps...

In Bengali as you say 'Dada, ki diechen !!'

(Trans: You've done exceedingly well mister !!)

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Varun: 18-55 is one of the best zoom lens you'll get for the Nikon DX format DSLRs...it's widely appreciated...

My Pleasure

.... by the way I do understand Bengali very well :P

Thanks & cheers !

Tariq.

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Originally posted by joshi.varun91 View Post

Hmmmmm, its the stock kit lens, i don't think its appreciated much for its zooming capabilities.I have a canon 550d

I was just so enthralled by Tariq's picture, i thought maybe he used another lens, a 70-300 or maybe a wide angle lens ? Pictures like these with a 18-55 just gives me more confidence and motivation

Varun ,18-55 is a pretty decent lens overall and capable of taking some very good pictures.

If you find my pictures interesting , I will tell you the secret behind them.

"I had a great time making them " , Its all about enjoying the process , I took the pictures of places and people that made me happy.

Good luck to both of us :P

Cheers!

Tariq.

**joshi.varun91** · 04-16-2014, 11:40 AM

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Originally posted by 8TariqKhan8 View Post

Varun ,18-55 is a pretty decent lens overall and capable of taking some very good pictures.
If you find my pictures interesting , I will tell you the secret behind them.
"I had a great time making them " , Its all about enjoying the process , I took the pictures of places and people that made me happy.
Good luck to both of us :P

Cheers!

Tariq.

Hey btw did you do post processing to these pictures ?

And hey how'd you research about the permits, the places to visit etc etc. You seemed to be very well versed with all the details!

**ArnabC** · 04-16-2014, 03:00 PM

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Originally posted by joshi.varun91 View Post

Hmmmmm, its the stock kit lens, i don't think its appreciated much for its zooming capabilities.I have a canon 550d

I was just so enthralled by Tariq's picture, i thought maybe he used another lens, a 70-300 or maybe a wide angle lens ? Pictures like these with a 18-55 just gives me more confidence and motivation

Trust me, Varun, 18-55 is really in good in comparision to the kit lens I got with my D7000, 18-105. I used 18-55 with my DSLR and the pics really came out well and much better in terms of quality. Ofcourse zooming is not a plus point but the other things like Depth of Field, spot focussing, fast response etc. is really better than many Nikkor zoom lens. On the other hand 70-300 is a FX format lens and is awesome.

Originally posted by joshi.varun91 View Post

And hey how'd you research about the permits, the places to visit etc etc. You seemed to be very well versed with all the details!

As per the permits, we Indians have a real advantage here. We will just need a photo ID and that's it. And being from Kolkata helped Tariq a lot as you'll get information about Bhutan and the places to visit there, due to the proximity.

Go there and you'll really be happy.

**joshi.varun91** · 04-16-2014, 03:37 PM

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Originally posted by ArnabC View Post

Trust me, Varun, 18-55 is really in good in comparision to the kit lens I got with my D7000, 18-105. I used 18-55 with my DSLR and the pics really came out well and much better in terms of quality..........

Yes sir, i guess us amateurs underestimate the power of a 18-55. I myself get no time to click any pictures nor go for long rides. This is highly attributed to me not able to prioritize my life goals, which always seem to shadow my plans for my hobbies. Nevertheless, Leh-Ladakh, Bhutan and Zuluk are on the top of my lists for a roadtrip.
I hope i realize my dreams eventually, and then i'll surely bug you and tariq with a lot of queries

**8TariqKhan8** · 04-16-2014, 06:12 PM

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Originally posted by ArnabC View Post

Trust me, Varun, 18-55 is really in good in comparision to the kit lens I got with my D7000, 18-105. I used 18-55 with my DSLR and the pics really came out well and much better in terms of quality. Ofcourse zooming is not a plus point but the other things like Depth of Field, spot focussing, fast response etc. is really better than many Nikkor zoom lens. On the other hand 70-300 is a FX format lens and is awesome.

As per the permits, we Indians have a real advantage here. We will just need a photo ID and that's it. And being from Kolkata helped Tariq a lot as you'll get information about Bhutan and the places to visit there, due to the proximity.

Go there and you'll really be happy.

Hi Varun and Arnab !

I got all the information from a genius called "Google" .

I didn't bother checking about places to visit etc , I don't like going to "Tourist spots" , Taktsang hike was a priority , everything else just happened on the way.

Arnab - Send me your 18-105 , I ll send you my18-55 , deal ?

**ArnabC** · 04-16-2014, 09:05 PM

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Originally posted by 8TariqKhan8 View Post

Arnab - Send me your 18-105 , I ll send you my18-55 , deal ?

Deal !! But you'll regret it, trust me.

**Praful** · 04-17-2014, 10:55 AM

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Tariq, not only are you a gifted photographer, but also an excellent writer.

Lovely story so far, and you have re-ignited my Bhutan dreams again.

Keep it coming, keep inspiring

**siddharth.g.aiyer** · 04-17-2014, 05:26 PM

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Tariq, this is an amazing T-log. Loved every bit of the write up from the beginning.

It is indeed very inspiring. Cant wait for the next part!

Keep up the good work!!

Cheers!

**8TariqKhan8** · 04-17-2014, 10:34 PM

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Originally posted by Praful View Post

Tariq, not only are you a gifted photographer, but also an excellent writer.

Lovely story so far, and you have re-ignited my Bhutan dreams again.

Keep it coming, keep inspiring

Thank you so much Praful , I'm glad you enjoyed it .

cheers !

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Originally posted by siddharth.g.aiyer View Post

Tariq, this is an amazing T-log. Loved every bit of the write up from the beginning.

It is indeed very inspiring. Cant wait for the next part!

Keep up the good work!!

Cheers!

Thanks Siddharth ! I have next three days off , most probably I'll pen down the next part in this weekend.

Hope you enjoy the rest of it too .

Cheers !

**pulsarhardcore** · 04-19-2014, 08:16 PM

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Wonderful narration tariq bhai...after reading this thread...I seriously want to visit Bhutan...

Definitely will contact you if possible things will work out...to get some info and tips...

Waiting for more pics and narration...

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