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Indo-French Joint Venture 2010: Ride in North India, Leh and Beyond!

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  • #46
    Nice Write up Kenda as always complimented with amazing pics...

    Your effort (including your son as a pillion and Brigitte in Avenger) in doing this trip is highly appreciated..

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    • #47
      @Ken Da : Just finished reading the entire log dada, and I have only this to say "SUPERB"
      and for Mael, "HATS OFF"
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      • #48
        After bookmarking this thread few days back, finally got time to read the whole log and view all the pictures. You have taken few great shots in this trip, dada. I do not know if I even have the right to say this, but I feel that for few pictures the framing could have been even better (IMHO). Even in some pics you could have done better during PP. But that's just my opinion. Overall, really great pictures.

        Originally posted by ken cool View Post

        I did not want to make this page heavy. Just selected one of the several pictures that I liked. Dada, 1/2 inch in the bottom, the picture could have been even more beautiful (IMHO).


        Originally posted by inder.cool View Post
        No, its not like that..they never looked at us with suspicion(even to me as i having a tinted visor ). Army/truck personnel are extremely friendly and even do help in case of need.
        + 1.
        Last year when I went to Nathula pass in the tensed Indo-China border, I have seen that they always give you pass if it is safe and convenient for both the parties. Kudos to BRO and Indian Army for doing an excellent job in those remote areas. They are the real hero. Hats off to them.
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        • #49
          Originally posted by Jonak View Post


          I did not want to make this page heavy. Just selected one of the several pictures that I liked. Dada, 1/2 inch in the bottom, the picture could have been even more beautiful (IMHO).

          Thanks. Try to be more careful in my future endeavours.

          Originally posted by prateek2210 View Post
          @Ken Da : Just finished reading the entire log dada, and I have only this to say "SUPERB"
          and for Mael, "HATS OFF"
          Thanks Prateek.

          Originally posted by mav1234 View Post
          Nice Write up Kenda as always complimented with amazing pics...

          Your effort (including your son as a pillion and Brigitte in Avenger) in doing this trip is highly appreciated..
          Thanks, I am sure Brigitte is reading this.

          Originally posted by Abhishek2433 View Post
          Apologies for I could read this blog very late.... now that I've read it I admit of the pleasure I draw from your words & pics.

          Ladakh rides are pouring this time but its first with a kid. He deserves appreciation for sitting as pillion throughout as I always think its more tough on a pillion than on rider. Kudos!!
          I'm sure Ms.Brigitte must have had an experience on Avenger.... I love that bike. I'm really interested to know how did Avy200 perform?? What feedback does the rider has for it??

          @Ken Da - All in all great log till now & I'm waiting for rest of the story to unfold.
          It is indeed tough for a pillion. Very tough. But he is a great kid! And he thoroughly enjoyed it.

          I will soon be putting up Ms Brigitte's impressions regarding the change in bike!

          Originally posted by Shivanshu View Post
          Great Ken Da keep them coming...and yes there is no doubt that Mael is a brave boy, I made that out during the offroad sessions already.... waiting for Day 7 now Dada
          Thanks Shiv. Another day or two.

          Originally posted by aman_pulsating View Post
          +1...............!
          Thanks aman.
          The Wheel was a great invention; Two Wheels with a Motor in between was even better!


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          • #50
            hi

            Truly fabulous Ken Da.

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            • #51
              Excellent...how did i miss this thread
              Some very nice shots...And kudos to Brigitte and Mael...

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              • #52
                Wow Ken Da... It is truly Amazing. Beautiful photographs and you reminded me my last year ride...

                Waiting for more...

                And I can see a happy 'Mael'
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                • #53
                  Some Fresh Photographs of Leh
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                  • #54
                    Day 7Chang La:

                    Congratulations to Brigitte for doing this


                    My Ever faithful pillion!


                    Chang La Baba Blessed us!


                    A short video:
                    YouTube - Chang La in June 2010Our Tents


                    Inside the Tent, a short break before going off


                    And finally...
                    Pangong Tso:



                    YouTube - Pangong Tso

                    YouTube - Pangong Tso Mediterranean

                    Emerald green








                    I went down to the waterfront!


                    And tasted the water...


                    The Vastness of such a place makes you feel infinitesimally small!


                    Another example:


                    Land's End




                    Gulls




                    Papa, lets go there to the water!


                    And we went there...Brigitte's Impressions

                    "Today's ride was beautiful. Most of the road was good surprisingly for a change. It de-stresses the mind as I did not have to constantly think about the rocks on the road, the potholes, the mud and water. I could really soak up the beauty of nature and enjoy the ride.

                    I had only heard about the Blue Pangong Lake and seen some pictures. But for blue, this is the bluest it can get. Nothing gets bluer than this. And when you get here, it is difficult to imagine which planet you are on. This place does not look like from this planet. Totally barren with desert like conditions, not a blade of grass, and this huge beautiful blue lake that completely takes you by surprise. It is total bliss to be here."

                    She even demonstrated to us the difference in the cries of the Gulls at Pangong and those in the Mediterranean! And at her demo, the Gulls there took immediate flight!

                    ... to be continued
                    Last edited by ken cool; 07-12-2010, 11:55 AM.
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                    Xbhp's Indo-French Kashmir-Ladakh Tour

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                    • #55
                      WOW!!!
                      Some brilliant shots!! Did you use CPL or ND filters?

                      Originally posted by ken cool View Post

                      What a shot!! Hats off.
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                      • #56
                        Originally posted by Jonak View Post
                        WOW!!!
                        Some brilliant shots!! Did you use CPL or ND filters?



                        What a shot!! Hats off.
                        Thanks Jonak! Good coming from you.

                        No CPL as yet. And I do not know much about ND filters! Have to learn!
                        The Wheel was a great invention; Two Wheels with a Motor in between was even better!


                        BMW Motorrad Days 2011

                        Xbhp's Indo-French Kashmir-Ladakh Tour

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                        • #57
                          Nice bit of text, loved reading through it. And beautiful photos too.

                          @Jonak: At places like those (Leh/ Spiti), one doesn't need a CPL or an GND; it's all so naturally blue and vibrant!
                          :)

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                          • #58
                            Loved the Gulls flying and the last shot...!
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                            • #59
                              Originally posted by aman_pulsating View Post
                              Loved the Gulls flying and the last shot...!
                              Thanks!

                              I never thought that the Gulls would be such a hit!!! I am usually very poor with birds unless they are in my hands!
                              The Wheel was a great invention; Two Wheels with a Motor in between was even better!


                              BMW Motorrad Days 2011

                              Xbhp's Indo-French Kashmir-Ladakh Tour

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                              • #60
                                lovely shots of pangong, which cam were you using to capture it ?
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