tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80192001271643062932024-03-28T00:16:30.717-07:00encounter with a super starHaddockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573906991666088642noreply@blogger.comBlogger393125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019200127164306293.post-78543421762597638312024-03-23T23:27:00.000-07:002024-03-25T08:57:47.448-07:00TerrasinneTerrasinne is a wonderful place to spend a day and be served by people who care for you. It is a Multicuisine Restaurant located at F C road, Pune (near Tukaram Paduka chowk)
Once you are seated, a young girl comes and explains to you how the restaurant functions.
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All orders are to be placed with sign language and the menu card has an easy to understand prompt for it.
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The food takes some time to come but that is understandable as it is freshly made. The ambiance and the staff put you at ease and that helps you to relax.
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The reverse triangle sign of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/terrasinne/?hl=en" target="_blank">Terrasinne</a> is an Alchemy sign which means 'Earth' (Terra) and Sinne means World Cuisines.
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This is one dignified platform for many - 14 disabilities like, blind, deaf, down syndrome, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, deaf and autistic spectrum, epilepsy..... (just a few to mention)<br>
The founder, Dr. Sonam Kapse ensures that the kitchen does not use preservatives, additives or unhealthy ingredients. Terrasinne has collaborated with 200 plus farmers which encourages the propaganda of farm-to-table food.
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Some of the photos I clicked while a food photo shoot was going on.
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I heard that group discounts on party bookings are available. I feel more people should patronize the place as it is a win win situation. The joy and happiness you see on their faces is worth it.
<br>I made a short <a href="https://youtu.be/-xLdxrIbjT8" target="_blank">two minute video</a> of them in action.
<br>Before leaving we had Filter coffee and cold coffee from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/letstrelish/?hl=en" target="_blank">Trelish</a>, and that is something I would personally recommend for the coffee fans.
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I like their tip box and I presume the tip is shared by all.
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe class="BLOG_video_class" allowfullscreen="" youtube-src-id="-xLdxrIbjT8" width="400" height="322" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-xLdxrIbjT8"></iframe></div>Haddockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573906991666088642noreply@blogger.com21Pune, Maharashtra, India18.5204303 73.8567437-9.7898035361788445 38.700493699999996 46.830664136178846 109.0129937tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019200127164306293.post-84150898414604063302024-01-31T08:03:00.000-08:002024-01-31T23:39:36.961-08:00Kala Ghoda Festival 2024Had been to the Kala Ghoda Festival and took some general pictures of Mumbai, like this night shot of the Mumbai University
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Sauntered into the Westside store (opposite Kala Ghoda) and saw these young boys from <a href="https://live101.in/">Live 101</a> keeping the customers entertained. They were playing my <a href="https://youtu.be/IY5VpXUYmao" target="_blank">favourite song</a> by Bob Marley.
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Marley's classic song <b>No Woman No Cry</b> was inspired by his experience living in the trench town area of Kingston, Jamaica.
The song reflects the hardships and struggles faced by the residents of the ghetto with its lyrics portraying empathy and hope for better times.
The song was recorded in 1974 and the live recording was released as a single in 1975.
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The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_Woman,_No_Cry" target="_blank">song</a> is meant as an encouragement that life is worth living for - a beacon of hope shining in the darkness.
The title and the main refrain <i>"No Woman no cry"</i> means, Woman, don't cry. <br>
Another non festival picture was this pretty woman trying to sell some trinkets at the Regal crossing.
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Mumbai was looking all colourful with the new double decker electric bus
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Took me back about six decades when I travelled by tram on the same road and the fare was 10 Ps from Byculla to Regal.
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We patronized an old Parsee joint <a href="https://www.jimmyboy.in/index" target="_blank">Jimmy Boy</a> in the area for dinner. The "sunny side up on kheema" not only looked great but was really yummy. <br>Their concept is to serve Lagan nu Bhonu (Parsee wedding food) at their restaurant. Jamva Chaloji.
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It was heartwarming to see this study centre in the heart of the city where students coming from underprivileged backgrounds can come and study and fans and lights and charging points are provided for them. These two pictures below explain it all. (behind that board you can see youngsters sitting and studying)
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Now for some festival shots. This catapult reminded me of the ones we made by cutting the Y from a guava tree and tying rubber strips from discarded cycle tubes. Now it is a part of the Channapatna toys in one of the stalls.
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I was impressed by the pencil sketch done by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ashish.mahajan.7" target="_blank">Ashish Mahajan</a> at the Cooperage Bandstand Garden. Had a chat with him and he said that he usually takes about 6 to 8 hrs to finish a pencil sketch of a portrait. (you can see him in action in the video) The charges too were cost effective.
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We saw this pottery workshop where one gets a feel of the potter's wheel.
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There was an exhibit by the Indian Navy opposite Lion Gate with the title <b>Lest we forget.</b> It was crafted from the recovered memorabilia of INS Vikrant as an offering of everlasting tribute. This too took me down memory lane when I was posted on duty on the Vikrant from the NCC during the Navy week, way back in early 70s.
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There was a stall by <a href="https://thegooddoll.in/" target="_blank">The Good Doll</a> where each product is handcrafted by women from underserved communities using natural and upcycled materials that are ethically sourced from within the region.
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Kala Ghoda is an yearly event and it is a good platform for people to showcase their product/talent. This was started on a small scale 25 years ago. <br>Hope to click more pictures next year.
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It is said that this is the only double crossing in Asia. Another landmark is the zero mile stone of India which is at the heart of the city. The pillar was erected in 1907 and is made of sandstone.
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One of the Metro stations is also named Zero Mile.
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Talking of Metro, I took a joy ride in the Metro to the Airport and back, and found the occupancy pretty appreciable in spite of it being a Sunday. This metro also goes over the viaduct which is Asia's longest multilayer viaduct.
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From Nagpur we drove down to Tadoba. The drive itself was enjoyable, especially the rustic countryside. One has to make way for bullock carts and cattle crossing the path but a little patience makes it a win-win situation.
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It is good to see children going to school, either by foot or on bicycle.
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We halted at a place known as <a href="https://tathasturesorts.com/tathastu-tadoba/" target="_blank">"Tathastu"</a> and I liked the service and ambiance of the place. Their restaurant was named Foodpecker and the bar was named "Bottleneck"
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There was a crooner by the name of Ahatesham who entertained us with his guitar.
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I made a <a href="https://youtu.be/s0Ij5RRf4Lc" target="_blank">separate video</a> on him.
<br>Most of the visitors go to Tadoba with the intention of sighting a Tiger. We were lucky to see many wild animals and birds.This tall Nilgai was intrigued by our presence.
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The black buck looked majestic.
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The blending of the Owl with the bark of the tree was perfect.
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The darter had a way to dry his wings as can be seen in <a href="https://youtu.be/Z7lXbrAr2RI" target="_blank">the video</a>.
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The open bill stork looked pretty in the tall grass
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The bamboo trees had flowered well and the guide said that next year there is going to be a dense bamboo jungle. He said the last flowering happened 45 years ago.
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The <b><a href="https://youtu.be/Z7lXbrAr2RI" target="_blank">video</a> </b>will give you a better picture especially of the leopard walking across to join its mate in the shade.
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe class="BLOG_video_class" allowfullscreen="" youtube-src-id="s0Ij5RRf4Lc" width="400" height="322" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/s0Ij5RRf4Lc"></iframe></div>Haddockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573906991666088642noreply@blogger.com19Nagpur, Maharashtra, India21.1458004 79.0881546-7.1644334361788466 43.931904599999996 49.456034236178844 114.2444046tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019200127164306293.post-1649462560903909762023-10-31T23:25:00.001-07:002023-11-01T09:35:11.291-07:00Victoria FallsThe guide said that it is very rare that you sight a Southern Ground Hornbill and we were very fortunate to see one on our long drive through the Delta.
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Another Hornbill was the Trumpeter Hornbill which was sitting motionless in the rainforest near the Victoria Falls.
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Speaking of birds, we saw this Green Woodhoopoe in the same rainforest.
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Being at the Falls was a different experience and when you see the constant spray, you realise how the greenery thrives all around it.
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The sheer volume over the height of the falls is so great that before getting anywhere near the ground, the water is buffeted by the strong rising winds and turned into mist. If you stand here for more than a minute, you are sure to get fully drenched.<br>
Never knew that white water rafting takes place deep down in those ravines.
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Made a <a href="https://youtu.be/BI-R9fOSzP0" target="_blank">short video</a> on the Victoria Falls which is one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
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If you are staying overnight in one of the tents then it is all the more exciting as the flow of traffic (of elephants) is more in the night.
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We drove down from Francistown to Elephant sands.
One of the observations I made during our overnight stay is that they move very silently. They may be standing right next to you and you will not be aware of them.
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From <a href="https://youtu.be/aAvCauuBRKA" target="_blank">the videos</a> you may get the impression that they are docile and tame. The fact is that once they know that you are not a threat to them (or their family), they won't harm you.
I like the way they come bounding down to the waterhole when they sight the water.
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Even after reaching the waterhole they don’t start drinking right away. They first splash themselves with water, cool themselves down a bit and then slowly take small sips of water. I saw two of them drinking alternatively in a synchronized fashion.
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At times there are skirmishes among themselves and the Tuskers like to exercise their might and leadership.
On the way to the Elephant Sands, our vehicle got bogged down. We knew that pushing it won't help but still we gave it a try. Finally got it towed by another vehicle which was passing by.
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Birds too hover around the waterhole and they take turns in quenching their thirst.
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saw somee Pied crows:
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I saw an odd looking bird along with the Myna. It looked like a juvenile vulture but later when I got it identified I learned that it was a molting Myna.
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It is a different experience to spend the night in one of those tents hearing the occasional trumpeting sound at regular intervals.
The next morning I saw some ostriches grazing not far from our tent.
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Going through the short video will give you a better idea of the place and our experience over there.
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Option is the name of the tour guide who was with us for the last three days of our tour of Botswana and Zimbabwe.
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Option was not only knowledgeable about wildlife, he had a sound knowledge about the history and geography of everything. He has this habit of exchanging information with his counterparts and he calls it "bush telegraph"
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His grasp on the geological background of the terrain was admirable.
When we camped at Savuti, during the campfire, he explained about the stars and I was stunned at his knowledge of constellations.
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We were at the edge of our seat listening to one of the strategy executed by the lions of how they managed to feed on Elephants.
When the waters receded all the animals migrated to other areas whereby there was nothing for the lions to feed on.
They decided to feed on the mighty elephants. As they could not constrict and choke them (their usual strategy) they managed to bleed the elephants to death by cutting open their main artery, a process which took three to four days. There were casualties on the lion’s side too, but the pride managed to feed and sustain themselves.<br>
In Option’s words “ When we think we know everything, Nature manages to rewrite history”
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The additional advantage that he had was his great sense of humour and a good grasp of the language. You can hear from him in <a href="https://youtu.be/IpKUKBXf-Q0" target="_blank">the video</a>. Those of you who would like to engage him can contact him directly on Whatsapp +267 7241 7407 or mail at optionmooketsi@rocketmail.com
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Coming back to our main story, as usual Option kept collecting information from his bush telegram and when we told him that we spotted a jackal he said "forget the Jackal for the time being, I will show you something that you will never forget"
He drove us directly to the spot where the leopard was resting after having her first fill of the Steenbok. It was later that we noticed that she had a cub too. (The leopard spots really help in the blending in.)
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The leopard decided to move to a quieter place, so she picked up her kill and moved to the interior with her cub in tow. It was our luck that she walked right in front of our vehicle, so I could capture her movements in <a href="https://youtu.be/6-7Wpc1vwJ8" target="_blank">the video</a>.
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In another instance, we saw a leopard stalking and crouching waiting for the charge. He was waiting to see if he could reduce the distance between the prey and him. The waiting game went on for a long time and we had to leave before some action took place.
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Haddockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573906991666088642noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019200127164306293.post-61914491068507724832023-09-12T14:13:00.007-07:002023-09-14T22:36:02.488-07:00Rhino sanctuaryWe spent a day at the Khama Rhino Sanctuary in Botswana and were lucky enough to spot the young one of a giraffe.
The lighting was perfect and they just paused from their grazing to look at us.
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Their gait looks majestic. Unlike other animals when they walk, both the left legs move forward and then both the right.
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Spotted many Rhinos (some very close) and they did not mind us clicking away. Reminded me of the movie <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7088840" target="_blank">Hatari</a></b> which I saw in the early sixties.
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For those of you who are not familiar with the movie, here is the famous song <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yl0cjXDNO0" target="_blank">Baby Elephant</a> from the movie.
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Once again we were lucky to spot a young Rhino who tried to keep pace with her mother.
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The blue wildebeest is a herbivore, feeding primarily on short grass. It moves about in herds and is famous for the Masai Mara migration.
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This Eland stood staring at us for some time (as if posing for us) and then simply turned and walked off.
Elands are supposed to be the biggest in the antelope family.
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Spotted an ostrich far away taking in the morning sunlight.
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The warthog digging the ground for food. When feeding, they bend their front foot and it looks like they are on their knees.
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The greater kudu, a warthog and a Rhino in perfect harmony.
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Having his morning fill.
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Kori Bustard is the largest flying bird native to Africa, in fact the male may be the heaviest living animal capable of flight. The male attempts to breed with as many females as possible and then takes no part in the raising of the young ones. I could just manage to capture him as he took off (<a href="https://youtu.be/YtB1HsWCqSk" target="_blank">as seen in the video</a>)
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The crimson breasted shrike kept hopping around and I could not get a good shot of her.
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We waited at the watering hole where most of the birds came to quench their thirst. I could not keep track of all the birds so I just panned my camera slowly along the edge and captured as much as I could.
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The Helmeted guineafowl seems to be the biggest bird coming for water. Here you see it with a go-away bird. Had written about the "Go away" bird in the <a href="https://joezachs.blogspot.com/2023/09/go-away.html" target="_blank">previuos blog.</a>
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Below you see the guineafowl with a golden breasted bunting.
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There were some ring necked doves among other birds
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The Blacksmith Lapwing (plover) made a dash in front of our vehicle.
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A pair of southern yellow billed hornbills were busy feeding and not allowing any other birds anywhere close.
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Even through the thicket one can see his curious eyes
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The approximate location of the sanctuary in Botswana.
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe class="BLOG_video_class" allowfullscreen="" youtube-src-id="YtB1HsWCqSk" width="400" height="322" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YtB1HsWCqSk"></iframe></div>Haddockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573906991666088642noreply@blogger.com20Botswana-22.328474 24.684866-50.638707836178845 -10.471384 5.9817598361788455 59.841116tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019200127164306293.post-73177665040378793072023-09-06T05:41:00.005-07:002023-09-06T06:14:48.033-07:00Go awaySaw quite a few birds in the last few days in Botswana, but the most amusing one was the Grey Go away bird.
It is pretty big and not shy of humans but his amusing call is what catches the attention. (don't miss the moon)
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The bird is named for its alarm call "Kuh-we" which sounds like "go-away" and is thought to alarm other species of approaching predators or other dangers such as hunters. You can hear the call at the start of <a href="https://youtu.be/9BTUM_MOtNY" target="_blank">the video</a>.
<br>I found these mouse birds eating (or rather destroying) the flowers of the Moringa tree (drumstick) Their activity was more of destructive nature as they were not eating them but just plucking it and spitting it
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The sunbirds too come in flocks looking for the Moringa flowers
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This Little Bee eater was sitting pretty, well protected by those thorny branches and pretty flowers
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Talking of thorns, I was standing under a thorny tree when I saw this masked weaver bird flying in and out with green leaves busy weaving his nest. I got some bottom view of his activity where he was modelling his entrance door and spitting out the excess leaves.
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While I was shooting the weaver, the Groundscrapper Thrush was eyeing me with some concern from the sidewalk.
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The Crowned Plover got himself well camouflaged in the dry grass. His movements too were such that he used to stand still for a long time.
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Towards the end of the video I managed to get a long shot of two Red-billed Buffalo Weavers up in the tree
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These blue birds were pretty. I am assuming it is the blue waxbill finch
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The next morning I was off again hoping to catch some early birds. I started off with the sunrise
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Considering the array and variety of birds in Africa, there is a possibility of part 2 for this blog.
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Haddockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573906991666088642noreply@blogger.com19Botswana-22.328474 24.684866-50.638707836178845 -10.471384 5.9817598361788455 59.841116tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019200127164306293.post-79812901655437648752023-07-25T09:19:00.004-07:002023-08-07T15:40:57.567-07:00ArranmoreIt is not everytime that you get to hear a band that is totally perfect. <a href="https://www.arranmore.com/index.php" target="_blank">Arranmore</a> had a performance at the Schaumburg Town Square Library and all those present enjoyed the old songs which had an Irish touch to it. The group takes its name from an island on the northwest coast of Ireland.
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All the members of the band were in perfect sync and Brian (the band leader) kept it flowing smoothly.
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The ambiance too was perfect, I mean I would rather listen to a band playing in open air like this, than in a closed hall.
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It was poetic justice that the swan chose to swim into the frame while filming Kirk Rende on the keyboard (I am not sure if it was a swan or a Canada goose)
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SPUDMedia/" target="_blank">Rich Prezioso</a> plays with such ease, I like his <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKHRboD2n08" target="_blank">"When the last leaves fall"</a> by Small Potatoes. If you listen to the words, it is so meaningful.
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The mandolin speaks on its own and I waited for Dave to pick up his mandolin more often (not that he was bad with the guitar)
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I specifically liked the song <a href="https://youtu.be/GwZ7dpKEhrc" target="_blank">Wild Rover</a>, where the audience were made to participate and they responded equally well with their synchronised clap
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I liked the subtle joke made by Brian mentioning Jack performing in front of Mount Rushmore, and Jack accepted the joke with the humble smile of his. (I have added it in <a href="https://youtu.be/GwZ7dpKEhrc" target="_blank">the video</a>)
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All the songs in <a href="https://youtu.be/GwZ7dpKEhrc" target="_blank">the video</a> are clipped to make space to fit in more songs.<br>
Hope to catch them again sometime in the future on their next performance.<br>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe class="BLOG_video_class" allowfullscreen="" youtube-src-id="GwZ7dpKEhrc" width="400" height="322" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GwZ7dpKEhrc"></iframe></div>Haddockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573906991666088642noreply@blogger.com19Schaumburg, IL, USA42.0333607 -88.083405913.723126863821157 -123.2396559 70.343594536178841 -52.9271559tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019200127164306293.post-16959801368479110192023-07-10T10:56:00.007-07:002023-07-10T15:26:30.862-07:00Lake MichiganHappened to be at St Joseph beach during the eve of July 4th and saw some of the tourists getting ready to witness the fireworks.
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The Amtrak runs very close to the beach and I did not know that there was a station at St Joseph.
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Love lighthouses and some of the stories behind them.
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At this location there were two lighthouses close to each other and the second one is equally good.
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Sometimes the angle of the light makes a lot of difference. I like the silhouette better even though the man fishing from the boat is the same in both the pictures above and below.
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I showed the above picture to the guy in the boat and he laughed saying "but there is no fish in the picture"<br>
Talking of fish, we did see one guy actually catch a big one. Looks like a Drum.
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These lighthouses have been here for more than a century.
The Michigan Lake is so vast that at times you feel that you are looking out into the ocean. Most of the time the waters are calm and you may see a lone paddler moving about
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While we were there we did not miss a chance to get some cups of Caramel from Kilwins.
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A small video clip captured at Kilwins got converted to an <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CubDtaiAOC0/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D" target="_blank">insta reel.</a> <br> I love that 1964 song by Chuck Berry attached to the Instagram. <br> About an hour's drive up north from this place is a <a href="https://www.dutchvillage.com/" target="_blank">Dutch village</a> where you get to see and learn about Dutch culture.
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Among other things that we saw was a shoe (Klompen) making factory and a Dutch dance display.
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The Dutch dance display was entertaining as well as informative.
The Gouden Engel (organ) that played in the background was made in Belgium and later transported to the Netherlands. The fact that it weighed more than 2000 pounds makes it one of the heaviest street organs in the Netherlands.
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All those who danced were students from the nearby university.
There were some funny moments while they danced, like one of the boy's shoes went flying and was later retrieved from the canal.
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Maybe he didn't wear enough socks (they wore anything between 5 to10 pairs of socks)
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Later they invited the audience to join the dance which was an opportunity to learn a few steps.
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While watching <a href="https://youtu.be/gsXmeqVhtw8" target="_blank">the video</a> I had my doubts. Did he deliberately fling the shoe?
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe class="BLOG_video_class" allowfullscreen="" youtube-src-id="gsXmeqVhtw8" width="400" height="322" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gsXmeqVhtw8"></iframe></div>Haddockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573906991666088642noreply@blogger.com29Lake Michigan, United States43.4501005 -87.22201869999999215.139866663821152 -122.37826869999999 71.760334336178843 -52.065768699999992tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019200127164306293.post-79212245232714937432023-06-29T22:05:00.015-07:002023-07-03T04:26:20.564-07:00Shout Section Big BandAfter a long time I got to hear the song "A Tisket - A Tasket" It was sung by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009529577145" target="_blank">Megan Rault</a> with the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/shoutsection" target="_blank">Shout Section Big Band </a>doing perfect justice to the music. The original song was by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bgFkeDLpSI" target="_blank">Ella Fitzgerald</a>.
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The director of the Band, Brett Dean was always present in the front giving directions as and when required.
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At times he chipped in and that is when you can see him at the back giving that extra boost to the tempo.
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I could not get the names of all the musicians, but I could see that each one contributed in a special way.
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I was particularly impressed by Mike Benning on the double Bass. I mean continuously plucking on those thick strings must be pretty tough on those fingers.
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Then there was <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002414459099" target="_blank">Diego Rodriguez</a> on the drums who did not miss a beat.
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The rendition of Ba Ba Black sheep was done well by Kirby Fellis
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/jon.rarick10" target="_blank">Jon Rarick</a> had his own style and there was an extra gusto when he put on his hat.
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You could see a few in the audience picking up a few steps but I was expecting more dancers considering the enticing jitterbug music that was being played.
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One of the regulars I see at the Town square is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ken.czech" target="_blank">Ken Czech</a> who manages to capture some of the musicians in action.
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Made <a href="https://youtu.be/kQVBTr6OXLk" target="_blank">a video </a>on the song "The yellow basket" by <a href="https://meganraultmusic.com/?fbclid=IwAR3MPymnc7wzK1uGZXDY4D7uKzvPF1he4dt8VyJF07dGm9C1c7kZiWVgIdY" target="_blank">Megan Rault</a>.
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The <a href="https://youtu.be/rdYUbnOJxe8" target="_blank">second video</a> is a mix of all that they played in the evening. (in no particular order) <br> I am sure Jazz lovers would love it. <br>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe class="BLOG_video_class" allowfullscreen="" youtube-src-id="rdYUbnOJxe8" width="400" height="322" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rdYUbnOJxe8"></iframe></div>Haddockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573906991666088642noreply@blogger.com17Schaumburg, IL, USA42.0333607 -88.083405913.723126863821157 -123.2396559 70.343594536178841 -52.9271559tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019200127164306293.post-14606844187774707862023-06-19T12:11:00.004-07:002023-06-19T15:08:29.509-07:00Scribble MonsterOne of the ways to keep children occupied is to do the things that they like to do, and that is exactly what Jim does.
He tells stories in different forms while dancing with them.
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Or reading out simple stories to them.
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Jim (from <a href="https://scribblemonster.com/playdates/" target="_blank">ScribbleMonster</a>) knows the importance of keeping the body active and makes sure the kids too move their limbs.
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I was just admiring the multitasking that Jim was doing, like singing, playing the guitar, interacting with the kids, dancing and making sure that there is no dull moment in between.
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Jim Reeves (my favourite country singer) always used a box guitar (acoustic) and it is purely coincidental that our Jim also uses a box guitar that helps him in keeping the rhythm.
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Sometimes the parents also get involved and that makes it all the more fun for the kids to participate
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As the program came to an end the interaction increased.
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Maybe <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0e3HzKcECk" target="_blank">the video</a> with the music will give a better idea.<br>
The open air atmosphere with the water body at the <a href="https://www.schaumburglibrary.org/town-square" target="_blank">Schaumburg Townsquare</a> adds to the positive impact on the show. <br>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe class="BLOG_video_class" allowfullscreen="" youtube-src-id="H0e3HzKcECk" width="400" height="322" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H0e3HzKcECk"></iframe></div>Haddockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573906991666088642noreply@blogger.com26Schaumburg, IL, USA42.0333607 -88.083405913.723126863821157 -123.2396559 70.343594536178841 -52.9271559tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019200127164306293.post-31686992775895540962023-06-12T08:12:00.003-07:002023-06-12T10:43:00.753-07:00CircusAfter a long time, I went to the Circus. In fact as kids, one of the good memories that we all have is going to the circus. Two things I liked about this circus (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/circusvazquez/" target="_blank">Circus Vazquez</a>) is that it had artists from different parts of the world. Like the Malkhamb artist who came from India.
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The Bingo Dance Troupe came from Kyiv Ukraine.
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One of the highlights of the show was the capability of Housch-ma-Housh to keep everyone in splits. He too is from Ukraine.
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Cyclist Pavel Valla who is a Czech- British with a Spanish heart was not deterred by the fifteen wheels in his cycle when it came to do the balancing act. (<a href="https://youtu.be/KlK__phPO0g" target="_blank">see video</a>)
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The juggling act by the brothers was fun to watch (wonder if they are twins)
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Good to see that the hula hoop is back in action which was a craze in the 60s
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Had a chat with the Malkhamb lad (Hasan Ansari) who is from Chembur - Mumbai. He reminded me of my friend Vesavkar who was also from Chembur and was good at Malkhamb.
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The trapeze artist performing without safety nets gives one the goose bumps, but she was good at it.
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The team from Mongolia gave a good performance. It was all a matter of perfect timing.
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The Final bow was very impressive.
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Oh, I forgot to mention the second thing that I liked. It is the fact that this circus was performed without any animals. <br>
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That is when I saw this great Egret trying his hand at fishing. He did try a couple of times and the success rate was something like one in five.
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There is this big park with a water body and an excellent cycling/jogging track around it. (Volkening Lake)
Suits me fine as one lap around the lake adds a km to my daily target of pedalling.
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You get to see many activities over here, like this man trying his hand at fishing.
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He must be good at it as I did see his catch on my third lap.
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You keep meeting joggers and fast walkers who are regulars over here.
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I saw these young cycle enthusiasts who were trying to help each other in fixing a stuck bike
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There is some exercise equipment fixed over there and at times one gets to see it in use.
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It may be someone performing solo or maybe a group of students from the school nearby.
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There are some who like to paint and the pretty flowers get transferred to their canvas
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The thrill of maneuvering a sailboat with a remote is something different. I stopped to capture a bunch of enthusiasts having a gala time.
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Spoke to one of them and he confirmed that there are no motors on them to propel them forward. It was just wind power and how you flip the sails that gives it direction. I was really fascinated by their skill, and their dedication to meet on a daily basis to enjoy the sport.
<br>I had enough footage to make it into a <a href="https://youtu.be/M8G9RjQyBD0" target="_blank">ten minute video</a>.
<br>If you are lucky you get to see a variety of birds, like this blue heron was flying very close for a good shot
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or this black bird in the bulrushes daring me to come any more close to him (probably he has a nest somewhere close by)
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While pedalling alongside the main road, I observed these postal delivery vans zipping past, the only vehicles I noticed in the US with right hand drive.
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They were perhaps so designed so as to allow the driver to get in and out without the fear of the oncoming traffic (where there are no road dividers) It also gives access to the postmen to reach the roadside postbox without alighting.
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All that is mentioned above is capsuled <a href="https://youtu.be/nJq9OSfi7M8" target="_blank">into a short video</a> so that you can see some of the action.
<br>Then there are things that make you think from the design point of view, like why do some benches have only one armrest ?
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Haddockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573906991666088642noreply@blogger.com29Schaumburg, IL, USA42.0333607 -88.0834059-37.533460555835958 131.2915941 90 52.5415941tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019200127164306293.post-71640881875539595052023-04-25T09:25:00.001-07:002023-04-25T09:25:25.970-07:00Istanbul AirportOur transit airport was Istanbul and it was just luck that we landed there on 23rd April as it happened to be the National sovereignty and children's day for Turkey.
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There was a small group moving around the airport singing and waving the national flag.
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I liked the way they were singing with full gusto.
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The song was catchy and it took me some time to identify the song. It was Ismir marsi or Marsi Ismir, a song from the Turkish National movement group to create the country of Turkey. It didn't take long for the spectators to join in. Some of them were in uniform and were capturing small snippets on their mobile while waving the flag.
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The special stalls put up for children's day did attract some children but most of them wanted to pose with the guy on stilts.
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The juice poured out from this fancy jug did taste good and his style of pouring was unique (<a href="https://youtu.be/jIs8XBxbjNs" target="_blank">see video</a>) Also his attire reminded me of the Arabian night stories I read during my school days.
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The next time I visit this airport, I must make it a point to visit this museum.
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The mannequin in the stalls were the silent spectators to all that was going on around them.
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While being there, I overheard some of them speaking Turkish and found that some of the words they spoke did sound like Hindi. And then I saw this written on a waste bin. In Hindi the word for paper is kagaz.
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The parents are sitting on the opposite branch and one of them keeps a constant watch on the little one.
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When one is awake, the other one is asleep (almost)
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Spotted this family in Wanowrie and the hole in the big tree was a perfect natural nest for them
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If you wait long enough you can see how the young one keeps changing its position in the nest
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While its common name is self-explanatory, it is interesting to note that the scientific name of this small owl, Athene brama, has been derived from two divine, mythological figures: a Greek goddess and a Hindu god. In Greek mythology, Athene (or Athena) is known as the goddess of wisdom, war, and liberal arts; and the goddess holds a special bond with the bird. Brahma is a supreme Hindu god, who holds the honorary position of being the Creator.
<br>Although listed as ‘Least Concern’ (LC) in the IUCN Red List, it is important to understand how rapid tree-felling significantly impacts this species. Loss of trees means the loss of tree cavities for owlets.
<br>Owls cannot move their eyes, therefore, they have to move their entire head to look around and can turn their head 180 degrees. This is possible because owls have an extra vertebra in their spine. <br>I am glad we have such huge trees and hope we humans have the good sense of not cutting down these huge trees as many birds and micro organisms depend on them and help in sustaining life on this earth. Have captured a part of their moment and compiled it into <a href="https://youtu.be/bLBgrFBitfg" target="_blank">a video</a>.
<br>Last month I was lucky to spot the nest of a pair of the Woolly necked stork.
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This was a first time for me as I had never seen them before. My camera was running when the second bird landed in the nest.
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Inspite of their size, this Is one of the least studied species of the birds in the world.
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Unlike human beings, their eyelids move from front to back and they do a lot of blinking.
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Here too I got some good footage and made it into <a href="https://youtu.be/jWKc5fhkpwU" target="_blank">a video</a>
It was nice to see them flying gracefully.
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<iframe class="BLOG_video_class" allowfullscreen="" youtube-src-id="jWKc5fhkpwU" width="400" height="322" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jWKc5fhkpwU"></iframe>Haddockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573906991666088642noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019200127164306293.post-65356712814450834732022-11-22T04:01:00.002-08:002022-11-22T06:03:21.358-08:00Urban Sketchers at GPOGood to see that artists have no qualms of sitting anywhere when they want to capture something interesting.
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I am talking about the Pune Urban Sketchers who had a session at the Pune General Post Office.
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This artist (Harshad) sat outside the premises but the red gate gave a good contrast to what he wanted to capture.
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This is one of those old letter boxes from the British era which can be seen in front of almost all GPOs in India. I remember there was a board next to it saying that all letters posted in this box will have a "special cancellation stamp" on it. Wonder why they removed that sign.
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Walking around the Post Office brought back memories, like this philatelic bureau from where I used to buy first day covers about five decades ago. (at that time it was situated on the left side of the entrance)
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And these segregated boxes for Airmail / Local and rest of India. There was a time when the letters were delivered on the same day (if it was local) provided you post before the first collection at 7.30 am.
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The age-old method of making gum by the Post Office as a "public service" is still being carried on.
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At the rear of the post office I noticed this wrought iron spiral staircase which still stands, but not in use.
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Deepali has captured this well with her minimalistic but effective drawing.
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Even though it was a Sunday, the sorting activity was in full swing and somebody did sketch them in action.
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Sitting in the sunlight and creating a picture has its own advantages. (creativity while soaking in vitamin D)
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One young man decided to capture the steeple of the 160 year old St Paul's church which was just across the road.
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Participants were from all age groups and that is one way to discover the hidden talent in the young ones.
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I like the improvisation done on this tripod whereby a board is attached to hold all the required material while painting, including a packet of biscuit :-)
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I was also fascinated by the medium of creating a picture. It may be a variety of colours with the modern pen or it may be charcoal.
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Many in Pune are not aware of the existence of the Zero stone which is dug right in front of the GPO. (Pune was earlier called Poona)
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The mandatory group photo at the end of the session. I was not very happy with this group photo as some of them were in the shade and some were directly under the sunlight (which is against the "rules" of clicking a group photo) But then I did not try to rearrange them as I knew this was a group who would be happy in creating a picture than being "in the picture" Good to see all of them smiling.
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Captured most of them in action and compiled it into a <a href="https://youtu.be/StCAZWUQ1pg" target="_blank">12 minute video</a>. All this activity reminded me of the Urban Sketchers <a href="https://joezachs.blogspot.com/2018/04/urban-sketchers.html" target="_blank">I captured four years ago </a>at the Botanical Survey of India.
Something big is coming up for the Urban Sketchers in the first week of December. These three slides below will give you a better idea of the event.
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe class="BLOG_video_class" allowfullscreen="" youtube-src-id="StCAZWUQ1pg" width="400" height="322" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/StCAZWUQ1pg"></iframe></div>Haddockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573906991666088642noreply@blogger.com29Pune Cantonment, Pune, Maharashtra, India18.4989676 73.8957205-9.8112662361788452 38.739470499999996 46.809201436178846 109.0519705tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019200127164306293.post-11701956387445265042022-11-15T00:33:00.005-08:002022-11-15T08:27:34.729-08:00Pune Oktoberfest 2022You can <a href="https://youtu.be/p4j2OhdLR0I" target="_blank">dance</a> in any style as long as it blends with the beat and the music.
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I am talking of the Oktoberfest held in Pune this year and the live band.
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The one on the keyboard was versatile and at times I spied him with an accordian.
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Many turned up in the German traditional outfit and were willing to pose for pictures.
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There were photographers galore and the bigger the camera the more willing the people are ready to be clicked.
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As for these beer spouts, I wonder if they are real pressure gauges.
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First time I got to see a portable Beer dispenser. Away from the madding crowd quietly dispensing the Beer.
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I liked the innovative T-shirt of a Beer stall by using the local language (Marathi) Loosely translated it means,"How about having a round of drinks today"
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These transparent glasses are a good way of advertisement. Keep staring at the names till the beer is over.
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Meanwhile there were frequent sorties to the beer bar for a refill.
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Some even had long banners unfurled to catch the eyeballs
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Saw this couple enjoying the music and they were light on their feet, so I dedicated a video totally on them (and sent them the video link) Don't miss the expression on that child's face at the bottom corner
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In fact I captured many in action and made three small videos.
<a href="https://youtu.be/-O1O9j93_7o" target="_blank">Video 1</a>
<a href="https://youtu.be/4Nvg3AvjmNo" target="_blank">Video 2</a>
<a href="https://youtu.be/p4j2OhdLR0I" target="_blank">Video 3</a>
There is some more footage of the band and if time permits, I will upload them too.
If you see most of the pictures above in fancy colours, it is because of the psychedelic lights that were used at the venue (and a nightmare for photographers) I mean just compare the two pictures below. It is the same singer <a href="https://www.giseleabramoff.com/" target="_blank">Gisele</a> in both the cases but see the difference the lighting makes.
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Haddockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573906991666088642noreply@blogger.com14Pune, Maharashtra, India18.5204303 73.8567437-9.7898035361788445 38.700493699999996 46.830664136178846 109.0129937tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019200127164306293.post-88778149837251007862022-09-19T21:42:00.007-07:002022-09-20T03:49:11.703-07:00Stop Motion videoOf late I have been trying my hand at Stop Motion animation and found it very interesting and challenging. This morning I saw this crocheted Unicorn that <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CitV1NArXr8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link">wifey</a> just completed and was wondering "how can I <a href="https://youtu.be/xxZVfPstN0Y" target="_blank">animate</a> this?"
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I almost gave up the idea when I found that the tail was touching the ground and that gave me the idea of how to make the tail swing.
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I have been using the toys and items used by my grandchild and every item has a potential of being in the stop motion video. For example this auto rickshaw can go very well with the lego toys.
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One of the soft drinks that comes in the tetra pack is another item that you can play with. If the drink was in a darker colour like red or orange, the visual appeal would have been greater. To make it more appealing I stuck Mr Buster moon on the backdrop.
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I wanted some heavy weight that would go into the M&M's container (so that it would not shift its position every time I rotated it). After searching high and low in the house, I found my cylindrical power bank which fitted perfectly in it.
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Keeping the object back in its original position is very critical and that was a tough call for me to snip off a section of the tetra pack and keep it back after every shot.
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The usual practice for any movie is to write the story line and then animate accordingly. But for me I keep changing the story as I shoot. For example this station master was waving the green flag as the engine was approaching but as the engine passed him, his flag fell down.
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As I had fixed the flag delicately with a toothpick in his hand, I was in no position to refix it, as the slightest disturbance to any of the items in the scene would require reshooting the whole story from start. So I changed the story wherein he goes to his cabin to get a new flag.
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Another example of changing the story was that I overlooked the blue bowl on the left side of the screen while making the M&M's video. So I included it at the end of the story by adding it in the right side of the frame.
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Shooting a stop motion video is easy and any one can do it provided you have the patience. (yes patience is the key word)
You don't need any high end camera. It can be captured even with your mobile camera and with the help of the light from a reading lamp.
<p>Some basic tips:</p>
All non moving parts should be fixed/taped down.
If using a mobile camera, keep it on Airplane mode and the Auto lock to 'Never'
<p>Adding the right sound effects makes a lot of difference, like the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXjziGWLMd0" target="_blank">steam engine</a> approaching or the popping sound of the lid of the M&Ms container.</p>
I used the Stop Motion App to make <a href="https://youtu.be/wnc-ga6XJLA" target="_blank">these videos</a>
I have not used any props / armature for these videos and plan to proceed this way. It is the idea that matters.
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Haddockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573906991666088642noreply@blogger.com46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019200127164306293.post-66959058233415542662022-08-04T08:10:00.005-07:002022-08-05T09:11:11.264-07:00Osprey and young onesHad the opportunity to observe an Osprey nest from far. In fact the nest was on a man made platform out in the sea. While watching and capturing them on camera, I observed a few things, like the head bobbing before they made a dive for the fish.
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These head bobs are done to triangulate their prey. Very rarely do they miss the prey. After catching a fish they don't straight away take it to the nest. They fly around for some time to ensure that the fish is dead (or half dead) Most of the time, the adult eats a part of the fish before dropping them in the nest. (they too require nourishment)
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After a fish is caught, it arranges its feet to turn the fish so it faces head first. This reduces aerodynamic drag making the fish easier to carry.
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Once I noticed the male breaking off a branch from a nearby tree and placing it in the nest. Does this amount to "periodic maintenance of the house"?
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The rate of growth of the young one is pretty fast after a month as can be seen in this illustration. (<a href="https://www.daysatdunrovin.com/ospreys-101-nesting-mating-chicks/" target="_blank">courtesy</a>) The body size is almost the same as an adult.
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Here you can see an Adult and juvenile Osprey.
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Before they fly out, the young ones try flapping the wings in the nest to get the hang of it.
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Once they are sure about it, they fly off to nearby structures to practice perching, like this weather wane
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Or to a nearby tree to sit next to the parent.
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Often smaller bird species like starlings or house sparrows live in the underside of the nest (basement apartment can be seen at 5:40 <a href="https://youtu.be/V_SiHfgDFZg" target="_blank">in the video</a>)
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Eagles and Blue Herons are the enemies of the young ones. They try to snatch away the young ones when adults are not around. I saw a Blue Heron being chased away who tried to get too close to the nest.
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I captured some of their movements over a period of eight days and compiled it to a <a href="https://youtu.be/V_SiHfgDFZg" target="_blank">five minute video</a>.
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The whole episode was captured at Chesapeake Bay near the boardwalk, (which was described in the <a href="https://joezachs.blogspot.com/2022/07/the-chesapeake-bay.html" target="_blank">previous blog</a>.)
Lately blogspot does not allow replies to be sent to individual comments (or is it that something is wrong with my settings) </p>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe class="BLOG_video_class" allowfullscreen="" youtube-src-id="V_SiHfgDFZg" width="400" height="322" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/V_SiHfgDFZg"></iframe></div>Haddockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573906991666088642noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019200127164306293.post-52039329955954094422022-07-27T20:14:00.002-07:002022-07-27T20:14:25.643-07:00The Chesapeake BayThe Chesapeake Bay was formed over 11000 years ago. Native American tribes centered their world around Chesepoic - the country of the great rivers.
The Boardwalk existed as early as 1930 which was just two blocks long in those days. It was rebuilt many times after being destroyed by hurricanes. The present one is about half a mile long and is a meeting place for the local residents.
I found the best time to click pictures was during sunrise.
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People having their morning walk, some jog while others take their dogs for a morning walk.
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Fishing enthusiasts would turn up early in the hope of making a catch.
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There was a band (The Winstons) playing in the evening and I captured a part of their performance.
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The young (and the young at heart) were shaking a leg to the wonderful music.
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I found the energy level of the performers quite high as can be seen in <a href="https://youtu.be/FScnkW4ivss" target="_blank">the video</a>.
Found a peculiar type of tree opposite the boardwalk. Was it a creeper or was it some sort of parasite on the tree?
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Earlier we had dinner at the <a href="https://vaughancheese.com/" target="_blank">Vaughan Cheese</a>, run by Megan and Tyler. It was an experience in itself especially regarding the different forms of cheese.
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Found a few birds along the bay like the Royal tern.
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Trying to identify this bird
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There were man made platforms specially erected for the Ospreys for their nesting season.
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More on the Ospreys and its nesting habits in the next blog.
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Earlier we had been to Annapolis and spent half a day there.
The memorial that I saw at the city dock is the <a href="https://alexhaley.com/kunta-kinte-%E2%80%A2-alex-haley-memorial/" target="_blank">only memorial</a> in the United States that commemorates the actual name and place of an enslaved African, Kunta Kinte.
It reminded me of all that I read (about four decades ago) in the book "Roots" by Alex Haley.
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Did some window shopping there.
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Here were some recycled articles made from old cans in Madagascar, Africa, for sale.
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Now to work on the Osprey video.
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe class="BLOG_video_class" allowfullscreen="" youtube-src-id="FScnkW4ivss" width="400" height="322" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FScnkW4ivss"></iframe></div>Haddockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573906991666088642noreply@blogger.com22Annapolis, MD, USA38.9784453 -76.492182910.668211463821152 -111.6484329 67.288679136178843 -41.3359329tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019200127164306293.post-82444180111470636442022-07-01T21:55:00.003-07:002022-07-04T12:12:58.538-07:00Bare feetLast evening I had the opportunity to spend some time watching Hawaiin dance by
<a href="https://www.barefoothawaiian.com/%20" target="_blank"
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Time well spent I must say. Steve did a good job of anchoring the show using the
right words at the right time.
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It was fun to watch the swaying movements of the participating dancers with
their smiling faces.
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Among the Hula Dance implements they used, I liked the Puili for the rhythmic
sound it made in sync with the beat of the song.
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Other implements used were Uli uli, Poi Balls, and ii
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The addition of Elvis Presley's song was a good touch as Elvis had a good
connection with Hawaii including his movie Blue Hawaii. Some young girls came
forward when Steve mentioned learning the basic steps.
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The men were equally eager and some stepped forward (barefeet of course) to try
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I was a bit worried that some kid would spin the Poi Ball in the wrong direction
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I captured what I could (from where I was seated) and put it together to form a
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The first two minutes of the video is Kaluva Pepe, the song featuring Hula from
Hawaii, Otea from Tahiti, Haka from New Zealand and Sasa from Samoan.
<p>As Steve mentioned, he was giving us a taste of Polynesian dance and music. Polynesian
means many islands. I just looked it up on the internet and learned that the
largest country in Polynesia is New Zealand. Here is a picture from
<a
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As mentioned earlier, it was time well spent. I am sure all those who were
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Haddockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573906991666088642noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019200127164306293.post-29847647514844511192022-06-29T20:02:00.013-07:002022-09-16T10:27:27.104-07:00Bocce BallThis morning while cycling down Bode road, I saw these guys playing Bocce ball.
The fact is, I didn't even know the name of the game until I looked it up on the internet.
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It is one of the ball sports <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boules" target="_blank">under the boules</a> family.
This game can be conducted between two players or two teams.
The small white ball known as the Pallino (also known as Jack) is thrown first.
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Then each member throws their individual ball, to get it as close to the Jack as possible.
All throws have to be made underhand.
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Once all have thrown their balls, they make a visual study to determine who is the closest, and points are decided.
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If there is a dispute, a measuring tape is used to determine the distance from the Jack.
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The rules are flexible as long as all participants agree to it.
After observing them, I realised that the rules they were following were similar to the game of goti (marbles) that we used to play during our school days.
The scores are updated after each game.
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The <a href="https://worldbocce.org/bocce-history.html" target="_blank">history</a> of this game is interesting.
Bocce Ball spread throughout Palestine and into Asia Minor. . . . . .
In 600 B.C., Bocce was picked up by the Greeks and passed to the Romans. It was played everywhere, from the churches and castles to the city streets. People from all walks of life could play the game; young or old, man or woman.
In 1319 A.D., Bocce Ball was actually prohibited to people of lesser nobility because it was felt that it diverted attention from more important tasks, such as archery and war training.
<p>As of today, it is an event in the Special Olympics, and is being proposed to be in the Olympics.</p>
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Made a <a href="https://youtu.be/mL-XtQ4v6bw" target="_blank">short video</a> from what I captured.
<p>On the way back, I saw this bird. I presume it is a young one of a Northern Cardinal (or is it a Rose Finch?)</p>
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Haddockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573906991666088642noreply@blogger.com16Schaumburg, IL, USA42.0333607 -88.083405913.723126863821157 -123.2396559 70.343594536178841 -52.9271559tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019200127164306293.post-52374540922793749142022-06-19T06:18:00.005-07:002022-07-05T07:45:02.022-07:00Schaumburg IllinoisThey say that if you want to know the history of a place then have a look at the cemetery first. So one morning I pedaled down to the cemetery and found the origin of the name Schaumburg in Illinois.
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<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schaumburg,_Illinois#Sarah.27s_Grove" target="_blank">The original 1842 township survey</a>, names the grove as Sarah's Grove. Three families lived near a grove of woods on the northwest end of the township, and each family had a woman named Sarah (Sarah McChesney, Sarah Frisbe, and Sarah Smith)
<p>At a township meeting in 1850, citizens debated new names for the town. A wealthy landowner named Friedrich Heinrich Nerge, at one point during the meeting, slammed his fist on the table and said in German, "Schaumburg schall et heiten!" ( "It will be called Schaumburg!").
At that point, the township became officially called <b>Schaumburg</b></p>
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Above Black and White picture clicked by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/rappduane/6954949938" target="_blank">Duane Rapp</a>
<p>German was the first language of the majority of households until the 1950s.</p>
The cemetery, with 2600 total grave sites, continues to receive burials today.
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Lightning struck the church steeple on July 11, 1904, and set it on fire. The fire, which burned slowly downward, was extinguished by the bucket brigade.
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But the steeple was destroyed and had to be rebuilt. The bell was cracked and made useless. In 1956 the Men's Club replaced the bell and memorialized the founders of the congregation by placing it as a monument on the front lawn of the church.
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The Schaumburg Center School was one of the five public schools founded in Schaumburg Township in the 1870s.
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Originally located at Schaumburg Road, northwest of Roselle Road, (and numbered as 54) it was moved in1981 and restored on its current site on St Peter Lutheran Church property.
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This one room schoolhouse is owned by the Village of Schaumburg and is leased to Schaumburg Township Historical Society. Unfortunately I could not have a look inside as it was closed for repairs.
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Made a <a href="https://youtu.be/vJobx7JzMSw" target="_blank">short video</a> of all that I could capture in the morning. The squirrel at the cemetery lawn was eyeing me suspiciously "should I share my breakfast with this guy on a bicycle?"
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On the way back I noticed these birds (a Great Blue Heron and Swallow) in the grove. (things that we don't notice when we zip past in a four wheeler)
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Haddockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573906991666088642noreply@blogger.com26Schaumburg, IL, USA42.0333607 -88.083405913.723126863821157 -123.2396559 70.343594536178841 -52.9271559tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019200127164306293.post-53475799457219959782022-06-06T13:15:00.007-07:002022-06-19T10:44:03.554-07:00Car wash at Church of the Holy SpiritWas cycling down Bode Rd when I saw this Church and liked the edifice.
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When I entered the church premises I met the caretaker of the church and he said that there was no service on that day (being a Thursday) and he directed me to the small chapel, a quaint little place.
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Later I clicked a few pics around the place, especially this sparrow who was busy collecting material for her nest (Thursday or any other day is the same for her)
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On and off I kept visiting the church on my morning cycling rounds. Liked the display of the pictures which were clicked 50 years ago when the Church was established.
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Yesterday when I visited the Church, I found that the youth of the Church were conducting a car wash drive at the parking lot.
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They were doing it to raise funds for their summer activities. What a novel idea. It will keep the youth occupied and at the same time learn a few tricks of the trade from the seniors (not to mention the involvement of team work)
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Found that it was well organised with four stations, the cleandown and wetting, the soaping and scrubbing, the wash down and finally the drying.
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The mandatory group picture of the team.
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I made a short <a href="https://youtu.be/nTMwiVsuTw4" target="_blank">video of the car wash</a> with all that I captured.
Later I attended the 10 am Mass.
Short and sweet with a meaningful sermon. I was particularly impressed by the Choir.
I must admit that most of the members were senior citizens and they did a swell job (which means a lot of practice has gone in there)
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Managed to capture the concluding hymn and made a<a href="https://youtu.be/naz1wI-jN2Y" target="_blank"> small video </a>of it.
Heard that a Family Fest is being held in the church premises from June 22nd to June 26th. Considering the enthusiasm of the Parishioners, I am sure it is going to be a grand success.
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