She made me who I am today!!!

She made me who I am today!!!, originally uploaded by SwaRam.

March is Women's History Month and I dedicate this month to the person who made me who I am have become today.

Maanav for California Governor

IMG_5183, originally uploaded by SwaRam.

Maanav campaigning for California Governor

Towering Golden Gate

A view of the golden gate bridge from Fort point

The lonesome pear

My first attempt at a closeup shot. The lighting seems insufficient in this but I feel that it makes that pear even more lonesome. It was a tasty one by the way...

Canon 30D, 1/60secs, f/10, 44mm, ISO 200, EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Powai lake by night

This shot of Powai lake and the Hiranandhani backdrop was taken from my room at the Renaissance hotel in Mumbai, India. This was the first time I was experimenting with extended exposure settings. If I remember correctly, I kept the shutter open for about 13 seconds to compose this shot. The smog in Mumbai can be seen in that twilight sky which makes this shot a little blurry.

Canon 30D, 13 Secs, f/6.3, 56mm, ISO 200, EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Half Dome

This is a close-up shot of half dome taken from Glacier point. The composure could have been a little better but it was so crowded that I had to make the best of it.

Canon 30D, 1/30secs, f/32, 85mm, ISO100, EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM