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PhotoTalkies a monthly e-magazine and is all about celebrating photography, and telling stories through images. In a joint venture between ZEISS and Kunzum. Enjoy the May 2014 edition of the same. And keep coming back for more.

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PHOTOtalkiesMay 2014 Issue 04

A Joint Initiative of Kunzum and ZEISS

ADOBE LIGHTROOMFOR THE iPAD

SONY XPERIA Z2

Jungle SafariCHITWAN, NEPAL

SUMMER DRIVE TO KASHMIR ONKUNZUM ROUTE K11 WINDOWS PHONE UPDATE

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HIT THE ROAD - ON A KUNZUM ROUTE

Personally, I derive the greatest joy from travelling on the road. I can drive endlessly, watching landscapes pass by, stopping when I like - to smell the flowers, the breathe the air, to admire buildings, and meeting people.

While we all have our preferences, I would strongly endorse a road trip at least once - and I am sure you will be hooked to the idea. Ask me. I have driven close to 80,000 kms (50,000 miles) in India, Nepal and Bhutan alone. And it still feels I have barely begun my journey.

To make it easier for you, I have documented my journeys in the form of route guides and itiner-aries. And these are all numbered. You will find a few of these in my books and blog (http://kun-zum.com), but many more are on the way in the coming weeks and months.

To whet your appetite, the cover story is on Kunzum Route K11 - where else but to picturesque Kashmir. It’s summer, and the mountains are calling all of us. When you go to such terrains, you really do want your own car or bike - this is how you can truly explore what lies away from the beaten trail. Go, drive.

For those who love the wild, we visit the Chitwan National Park in Nepal - one of the best re-serves you can go to in the world. And then we have the usual pieces on technology and pho-tography for travellers and shutterbugs.

Let’s keep clicking together. And sharing our stories. Pictorially. Shot with a ZEISS.

AJAY [email protected]

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PHOTOtalkiesA Joint Initiative of Kunzum and ZEISS

PHOTOTALKIES IS A MONTHLY DIGITAL MAGAZINE. AND IT’S FREE!! DOWNLOAD AND READ ON YOUR IPAD, IPHONE OR ANY OTHER TABLET, COMPUTER AND SMARTPHONE.

Want to contribute to PhotoTalkies? Ping us at [email protected]

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Disclaimer: All articles and photographs in this magazine are the opinions of the respective contributors. It is understood that they own the copyright to the same, or have the rights to offer the same under their bylines. ZEISS is not responsible for the authenticity of any of the articles and photographs, nor will be held liable for anydisputes, claims and liabilities arising out of ownership or copyright issues of the contentin the magazine.

CONTENTS

Summer Drive to Kashmir on Kunzum Route K11 05

Jungle SafariCHITWAN, NEPAL 22

SONY Xperia Z2 36

Adobe Lightroom: Now on the iPad 37

Window Phone gets a Snappy Update 39

A New Flickr in Town 41

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A road sign in Kashmir. There are others that read

‘Kashmir is the fruit bowl of the country’ and ‘Kashmir is

a flower bed’

If there is one thing to be envied in earlier generations, it is their good fortune to haveseen Kashmir at its bountiful best. Over the last quarter of a century, terrorism and globalwarming - not to forget unplanned growth - have taken a toll on what was described asparadise by the Mughal rulers.paradise by the Mughal rulers.

Fortunately, Mother Nature is made of sterner stuff. While some of the sheen may have gone from Kashmir �s beauty, there is still much to go back for. Not once, but many times over. And each time you will have new stories to discover, new sights to see, and new memories to cherish.to cherish.

Get going on Kunzum Route K11 to experience what is still a paradise in many ways.

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LEG 1Delhi to Jammu / 629 kms (393 miles) / 10:59 hrs

The condition of roads is excellent almost throughout on this leg. You may encounter some flyover and highway construction

activities on the way. These may slow you down a bit, with a promise of faster traffic in the future.

► Delhi (Rajghat) - Delhi / Haryana Border: 33 Kms (21 miles), 0:26 hrs

►Delhi / Haryana Border - Barista Coffee: 23 Kms (14 miles), 0:17 hrs - Located on the left side of highway. If you prefer, there

is a Café Coffee Dis a Café Coffee Day just 2 kms down and a very nice multi cuisine restaurant Haveli soon after; I think the latter is open 24 hours.

A milestone indicating Jammu is 9 kms (5.5 miles) away

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► Barista Coffee - Samalkha: 23 Kms (14 miles), 0:12 hrs

► Samalkha - Panipat: 17 kms (11 miles), 0:10 hrs - Stick to the central lanes as you approach Panipat so you can take the flyover

over the city – if you go through the city below the flyover, it could take you as long as 30 minutes to cross.

► Panipat - Barista Coffee: 31 kms (19 miles), 0:26 hrs - Located on opposite side of highway. Open 24 hours.

► Barista Coffee - Savoy Greens Food Court (next to Karni Lake in Karnal): 13 kms (8 miles), 0:13 hrs - The Savoy Greens

is one of the better places to eat on the highway. The food court offers a selection of McDonalds, Costa Coffee, Subway, Domino’s

Pizza, Pizza, Kwality (North Indian dishes), a South Indian counter besides others.

► Savoy Greens Food Court (next to Karni Lake in Karnal) - Karnal Toll Plaza: 16 kms (10 miles), 0:14 hrs - Paid Rs. 81

► Karnal Toll Plaza - Kurukshetra / Pipli Crossing: 13 kms (8 miles), 0:11 hrs

► Kurukshetra / Pipli Crossing - Ambala: 43 kms (27 miles), 0:36 hrs - Just after the town there is the Saagar Ratna restaurant

(serving south and north Indian cuisines, they usually do a good job). You may tank up at or before Ambala. Fuel is cheaper in

Haryana than in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.

► Ambala - Ludhiana: 118 Kms (74 miles), 2:10 hrs - Traffic can be a little slow crossing

Ludhiana.Ludhiana.

► Ludhiana - Phagwara: 43 Kms (27 miles), 1:00 hrs

► Phagwara - Jalandhar: 21 Kms (13 miles), 0:24 hrs - You will find many eateries on the highway just before Jalandhar including

McDonalds. Recommended is Haveli.

► Jalandhar - Pathankot: 117 Kms (73 miles), 1:53 hrs - Take the NH1A from here – you have to take two turns in Jalandhar,

watch out for signs to Pathankot.

► Pathankot - Jammu: 118 Kms (74 miles), 2:47 hrs - Take a night halt here; it is also the ideal place to stay if you are headed to

VVaishno Devi, the holy Hindu spot.

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LEG 2Jammu to Pahalgam / 287 kms (179 miles) / 7:34 hrs

► Jammu - Udhampur: 62 Kms (39 miles), 1:36 hrs - You should take a diversion in Udhampur for the ancient temples at

Kiramchi, 8 kms (5 miles) from Udhampur. You can get there only if you ask locals for directions – you have to turn from Supply

Chowk.

► Udhampur - Kud: 40 Kms (25 miles), 1:00 hrs - Take a break

here for the Indian sweet here for the Indian sweet Patisa – Kud is famous for this.

► Kud - Patnitop: 8 Kms (5 miles), 0:13 hrs - Stop for views if

you wish to.

► Patnitop - Peerah: 27 Kms (17 miles), 0:39 hrs - Peerah is

famous for freshly cooked Rajma – Chawal served with Chutney

and Ghee – don’t miss it; you may anyway be hungry by now.

► Peerah - Jawahar Tunnel: 70 Kms (44 miles), 2:03 hrs -

The tunnel connects The tunnel connects Kashmir valley to the rest of the country by

road; close this and no traffic can get through.

► Jawahar Tunnel - Titanic View Point: 6 Kms (4 miles),

0:17 hrs - The first view of the Kashmir Valley can be had from

here – a tea stall serves beverages and snacks.

► Titanic View Point - Anantnag: 34 Kms (21 miles),

0:45 hrs - Turn at Anantnag for either Srinagar or Pahalgam.

►► Anantnag - Matan: 6 Kms (4 miles), 0:12 hrs - Take a break

here for the spectacular Martanda Sun Temple. If running short

of time, you can do this on the way from Pahalgam to Srinagar.

► Matan - Pahalgam: 34 Kms (21 miles), 0:49 hrs - One of the

most beautiful places in the Indian Himalayas. Read Kunzum Travel List #16 for more on Pahalgam.

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Views of the Temples in Kiramchi

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Start from Jammu at the crack of dawn - it will leave you with time to enjoy some of the surprises on the way.

You will notice many signs pointing to ancient temples, forts and palaces. These are usually all a few miles off the highway, and maintained mostly by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Take detours for all those that catch your attention.

Especially for the temples at Kiramchi. There is almost nothing known about the seven ancient temples in Kiramchi. Forget outsiders, most residents of the state don’t know about their existence either. They are no less than a little wonder hidden on a path less tawonder hidden on a path less taken. Theories abound: The temples are probably dated circa 8th-9th century A.D. Kiramchi may have been founded much earlier though by Raja (King) Kichak, a contemporary of the Pandavas of Mahabharata – going back a few Millennia. The only certainty: it was the capital of the Bhutial dynasty before the Bhuti kingdom was given up to Raja Gulab Singh in 1834.

As I admired these temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, and one to Maa (Mother) Durga, I could doff to Maa (Mother) Durga, I could doff my [sun protection] hat to the architects of this complex. And, surprisingly, to the ASI who have maintained it so well despite the remoteness. Of course, none of the caretakers had answers beyond what was given in the official catalog. Including about the many excavations of human, animal and religious formsexhibited in a room.

EnjEnjoy the sights in the meantime.

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Welcome to Kashmir Valley

The light at the end of this dimly lit tunnel is the heavenly Kashmir Valley – and its first sighting tells you why India and Pakistan

want it all for themselves.

I drove through the 2.8 km (1.8 miles) Jawahar Tunnel (heavily guarded, no photos allowed – blow up this tunnel and all road links

are gone; it is named after independent India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru) to be greeted by a sign, ‘The first view of the

Kashmir Valley’ at Titanic Point. A shack sells tea and snacks here – a strategically sensible move to cater to tourists who almost

alalways stop here.

As I looked around, the famous words of Mughal Emperor Jahangir kept playing in my mind. “If there is heaven on Earth, it is here,

it is here, it is here,” was his exclamation when he first came here in the 17th century A.D. The words still ring true.

The first view of the

Kashmir Valley after

crossing JawaharTunnel

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Sun Temple

The Martanda (Sun) Temple near Matan. It was raining when I was there – can

you make out everything is wet?

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No spotlights for the Martanda Sun Temple in Matan

The Martanda (Sun) Temple near Matan is another of the many hidden wonders of Kashmir. The first thought to cross my mind when I saw it: why is this not more famous? The Sun Temple in Konark in Orissa is known to all, and this one deserves no less attention. Again, well maintained by the ASI. I even found a guide who showed me around – here go some factoids he shared:

• Built by Lalitaditya Muktapada circa 724-61 AD.• Devri stone used for construction – without a• Devri stone used for construction – without any cement – all pieces interlock with one another.• Has four gates, the main one was higher than the main shrine.• Weather caused a lot of stones to erode; a fire had caused significant damage to the structure quite sometime back.• Surrounding villages abandoned and resettled thrice• Images carved into the stones used in the temple include those of the rivers Ganga and Jamuna andHindu Gods Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh and Krishna.• Platforms around the cent• Platforms around the central shrine had smaller temples at one time.• Water in pool comes through channels from Sheshnag, 50 kms (31 miles) away near Pahalgam.• 84 rooms for stay make the perimeter of the compound.• Foundation of the central shrine is 18 feet deep.• There are earthen pots, 5” deep and 3.5” diameter sunk into the ground and were used for offerings andfood.

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Pahalgam: Leaving you breathlessIf you have ever been to Pahalgam, the vivid imagery of driving the winding roads along the Lidder river with towering peaks in the background will always stay with you. And when these are accentuated with a light drizzle, dusky skies and misty columns on mountain tops, happiness is the only sentiment you will feel.

The Lidder

river in

Pahalgam

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God made Pahalgam for only one reason: as a place to stand and

stare. At the snow peaks (I was lucky to witness fresh snowfall),

the meadows, the well manicured gardens, trees and the Lidder

river gurgling amidst all this beauty. You could (I didn’t) take a

pony ride to the “Dear ” Park, Tulian Lake or the meadows of

Baisaran if you so desire. Go, savour Pahalgam.

A View

in

Pahalgam

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LEG 3Pahalgam - Srinagar 95 kms (59 miles) / 2:30 hrs

► Pahalgam - Anantnag: 40 Kms (25 miles), 1:00 hrs

► Anantnag - Srinagar: 55 Kms (34 miles), 1:30 hrs -

The first sight of Srinagar and you know you are in

heheaven.

LEG 4Srinagar - Gulmarg and back

► Srinagar - Gulmarg: 56 Kms (35 miles), 1:40 hrs -

Stunning slopes for those who want to ski down.

► Gulmarg - Srinagar: 56 Kms (35 miles), 1:40 hrs

LEG 5SriSrinagar - Sonamarg 86 kms (54 miles) / 2:30 hrs

► Srinagar - Sonamarg: 86 Kms (54 miles),

2:30 hrs - Sonamarg is stunning with its awesome

landscapes. From Sonamarg, you can either return to

Srinagar or continue on to Ladakh on Kunzum Route

K11.

A milestone

indicating the

distance to Srinagar

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View of the Snowy Ski Slopes of Gulmarg

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View of the Snowy Ski Slopes

of Gulmarg

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Images from

Srinagar

The Dal

Lake

in evening

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The Hazratbal shrine. The

beautiful structure on the

banks of the Dal Lake has an

uncommon architectural

feature: it has a dome and

a single minaret.

Images from

Srinagar

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ChitwanNational Park

The Chitwan National Park was completely wild and a hunting ground of the Rana rulers until the 1950s. Guest lists included royalty and Who’s Who from Europe and India. Hundreds of elephants were used in the hunts and manytigers, rhinos and leopards were killed – but their population was largely restored due to long gaps between the hunts.the hunts.

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The area was inhabited in pockets by the Tharus who had built a resistance to malaria, endemic to the region. In the 1950s, vast

swathes of the forest were cleared to eradicate malaria and to settle people from the hills seeking better economic opportunities.

However, such a large and sudden influx of people, mostly those who had not known how to live in harmony with the forest and its

residents, led to greater man-animal conflicts. Poaching rose sharply - the number of rhinos declined from 800 to under 200, and

tiger population also dipped dramatically.

In 1962, a portion of Chitwan valley south of the Rapti river was declared a wildlife sanctuary. And upgraded to Royal Chitwan

National National Park in 1973. Things have only improved since then: the park currently has over 400 rhinos and 65 tigers. The 932 sq. kms

(360 sq. miles) park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. Join me in a safari through one of the most amazing

wildlife reserves on the planet. The park’s ecosystem includes the Churia Hills, Ox-bow lakes and the Rapti, Reu and Narayani rivers.

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Attacked by a rhino - almost

Other than Kaziranga in Assam in India, Chitwan is the only

reserve in the subcontinent where rhinos roam all over and

are relatively easy to spot. I saw not one, but many. Singles,

couples, kid rhinos, mom with kid – they were all over. Some

even made picture-perfect poses for me. I got a view from atop

an elephant and at eye level when on foot.an elephant and at eye level when on foot.

The closest we got to a rhino was one lurking in the tall

grasses 20 feet away. As I fiddled with my camera, I heard

some snorts followed by a commotion. My guide was beating

a stick on the ground, making some incoherent noises and

gesticulating in the direction of the rhino. A long one minute

later, the rhino walked away.

What was this all about? The guide told me the rhino was

What was this all about? The guide told me the rhino was

possibly going to attack us. It usually does not, but it may have

felt disturbed for the wrong reasons. Maybe it was protecting

its baby not visible to us. Had it decided to attack, what would

our options have been? Pray. Run in any direction. And then

pray that it does not follow you. You cannot outrun this animal;

even if you were in a SUV, it can easily overturn one by

ramming into it. It was our lucky day. ramming into it. It was our lucky day.

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A walk in the jungle

Imagine going for a walk in a wild jungle where a tiger or a

leopard could well be lurking a few feet away from you. Led by

an able guide Kalu, I spent three hours in what was certainly a

new experience.

Highlights:

* * Was lucky to sight three Great Hornbills – an enormous bird

distinguished by a yellow line through its wings and a white tail

marked with one black band – but they were flying around too

fast to capture on camera. And you can hear these birds before

you see them – the heavy flapping sound carries through the

air and, before you know it, the bird swooshes by you at

supersonic speeds.

* Heard cries of deer and mon* Heard cries of deer and monkeys indicating

the presence of a tiger nearby – but was out

of luck when it came to sighting the cat.

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How do you tell a

guest you need to

take a leak when in

the forest?

“Excuse me, I am

just going to the

bbush. Back in a

minute,” said my

guide Kalu. Graceful.

* Caught a fleeting glimpse of a Barking Deer. I heard its cries

soon after, piercing through the silence, sounding like a dog

bark. It was a cry of warning - usually reserved when there are

predators close by, but this may have been a warning against

us humans.

* Saw trees with tiger and sloth bear claw marks. And also

some where deer and rhinos had rubbed against them. Picsome where deer and rhinos had rubbed against them. Picked

up white hair of a tiger from the bark of a tree – kept it in my

wallet but lost the fine, almost invisible strand before I got

home.

* Spotted a group of Gaurs (Wild Buffalo) in a clump of trees –

but was warned against going too close. Usually they are shy

and wary, and feed on fresh grass, but it is never a good idea

to surprise ato surprise any animals – especially when they weigh up to a

ton and can stand up to 6 feet tall.

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A pair of

languor

monkeys in

Chitwan

SPOTTED IN

CHITWAN

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A Gaur

(Wild Buffalo)

in the fores

t

SPOTTED IN

CHITWAN

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A Spotte

d

Deer

SPOTTED IN

CHITWAN

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How much will you pay for such a deck at such a location? At the Tiger Tops

Tented Camp in CChitwan

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Ghariyals sunning

themselves in the

Narayani river

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A Tharu couple out to catch fish in the Narayani

river

Tharu women catching fish in the shallow rapids of a stream off the Narayani river; their nets trap fish, mud and small stones

and rocks from which they ppick out the edible stuff and

throw the rest back.

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Sony Xperia Z2It is not often that one comes across a phone that does pretty much everything - and we mean everything - that you expect it to. The Xperia Z2 from Sony belongs to that rare species. We think that Sony has pretty much thrown its very best at the device (hence the headline) - it has got almost everything that you would want. Full HD display? Check. 20.7-megapixel camera with Exmor sensor? Check. Quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor? Check. Expandable memory? Check. All the connectivity options you would want including NFC? Check. Latest version of Android? Check. Round that off with a design that is eye-catching if a little predictable (the typical Xperia look which is a metal frame sandwiched between two layers of glass) and you have a behemoth in your hands. No, it is not the easiest to handle (it is almost half a foot long), but hey it is water and dust resistant, works at the rate of knots, has decent battery life (a day of solid use) and takes staggeringly good photographs and also shoots 4k Video. There will be those who will wonder why they would not opt for an iPhone at this price point. Our answer would be to simply ask them to read this piece again and make up their minds. This finally is the best of Sony in a phone.

Sony Xperia Z Price: Rs. 49,990

SONY THROWS THE KITCHEN SINK AT THE SMARTPHONENIMISH DUBEY

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Adobe Lightroom When it comes to photo editing and organising, professionals swear by Adobe’s famous Lightroom software. Well, now you can get a lot of the same software without having to lug a notebook around - Adobe has announce Lightroom mobile for the iPad. The app comes with with a number of editing tools, including the option to play around with exposure, saturation, highlights and colour temperature. It also has Adobe’s tone presets for those who like using them (you cannot use custom presets though - that remains notebook territory). There are some uniquely iPad touches too - a double finger tap brings up a histogram, a three finger tap brings up the original version of the image you were working on. You can synchronise all your tweaks with a desktop running Lightroom 5 and well, in what we think is a touch that a lot of photographers will love, you will be able to edit RAW images using the Preview Mode. And a small note needs to be added: the tools here are not the ‘basic’ types that you encounter in most free photo editing software. Nope, this is the real McCoy with detail and intricacy aplenty. Of course, this does not come cheap - you have to be a member of the Photoshop Photograpy Program (Rs 499 per month) to be able to use it. A bit expensive? Perhaps. But if you are serious about editing your photographs and are sick and tired of carrying your computer around, then this is perhaps the best option for you. And oh yes, it works perfectly even on the iPad 2 or the original iPad mini - all you need is iOS 7.

Available from: iTunes App StorePrice: Free (subscription needed for regular use)

NOW ON THE IPAD

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NIMISH DUBEY

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WINDOWS PHONE GETS A SNAPPY UPDATE

All the talk in tech town has been of Cortana (Microsoft’s answer to Siri - a virtual assistant who answers your queries) and of the notification bar, but the fact is that the new update to Windows Phone 8 announced by Microsoft also brings some very significant improvements to those who love photography. Microsoft has totally changed the stock photography app for Windows Phone 8.1. The left side of the app will now have shortcuts to different settings while the right will give you access to photo mode, video mode and well, here’s a bit of a surprise, a burst mode. The whole look and feel of the app is a whole lot more clean than in the past, and in a very neat touch, you also get the option of customizing the settings on the left, so in essence, you will be getting more control over the camera experience. The camera roll has also been given a make-over allowing for faster scrolling and well, if you are using a Lumia, you will be delighted to know that the Creative Studio app has been given a boost, letting you do much more with your photographs. The best part? The update will be totally free and will be available for ALL Windows Phone 8 devices - that’s right, whether you have the basic Lumia 520 or the high-end Lumia 1520, you will be able to do far more with your device’s camera once Windows Phone 8.1 comes along (and it is expected in late May-early June).

NIMISH DUBEY

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Connect with ZEISS

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Instagram might be making more waves and grabbing more attention, but for those who take their photography seriously, Flickr is the image sharing social network of choice, not least because it allows you to store images in their original resolution and offers you a titanic 1 TB of online storage. And now Yahoo! has given Flickr a significant makeover. Flickr 3.0, which is available for both iOS and Android, comes with a whole new interface which is much more phone-friendly, even if it is a bit reminiscent of Instagram. You can now surf through images uploaded by your friends and followers and also add your own - the app comes with its own set of filters, letting you add some nifty effects, again without compromising on image resolution. Also, unlike Instagram, here the filters are ‘live’, meaning you can actually use them while taking a photograph and not just after you have taken it. Round that off with the ability to share images to other social networks and upload up to thirty seconds of video, and the new Flickr comes across as a very handy app indeed for those who like their photography in high resolution. We just wish it had an iPad app too, and was available on Lumia devices (which have the best cameras) too. But what the heck, no one’s perfect.

Available from: iTune App Store, Google PlayPrice: Free

NIMISH DUBEY

THERE’S A NEW FLICKR IN TOWN

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About

Ajay JainAjay Jain is a full time writer and photographer, and has authored eight paperback books and over 30 e-books. He promotes 30 e-books. He promotes his photography as collectible art, runs the popular Kunzum Travel Cafe in New Delhi and publishes e-magazines on travel and photography.

He is also a regular speaker on Mindful Travel, Personal Branding, Photography and Business Personal Branding, Photography and Business Networking. All his creative ideas came to the fore only after he started travelling - mindfully.

He has pursued careers in Information Technology and Sports Management before he took up journalism and writing. He holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Business Management and Journalism.Management and Journalism.

More on Ajay Jain at http://ajayjain.com. Connect with him at [email protected] +91.9910044476. Or call his office

at +91.9650702777.

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T-49, GF, Hauz Khas VillageNew Delhi 110016, India

Tel: +91.9650 702 777 / +91.11.2651 [email protected]

Timings: 11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Mondays Closed