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Moments Shoot's Photo Walk 52 - Ganesh Idol Workshop on 16 Aug 2015

Chinchpokli & Parel Ganesh Idol Workshop The colorful Mumbai Ganesh idols, which are displayed all over the city during the annual Ganesh Chaturthi festival, are an awe-inspiring sight. It's natural to wonder about how they're made and the amount of work that's gone into creating them. If you're interested in finding out, it's possible to see the statues being crafted.  The skill is handed down from generation to generation, plus many migrants also come to Mumbai to help in the labor intensive process. It gets underway around three months before the festival takes place. The best time to see the action is in the few weeks leading up to the start of the festival, as this is when the finishing touches are put on the idols. This photo walk is for whom? Ganesh   Lovers Shutter Bugs (Photographers) Children / School Children's Families / Friends  In short Everyone !!! Photo Walk Schedule: Gather at Chinchpokli Station east @ 9:30 ...

Moments Shoot's Photo Tour 54 - "Tadoba" Wild Life Safari - The Jewel of Vidharba on 24-25-26-27 Dec 2015

Moments Shoot's Photo Tour to "Tadoba" Wild Life Safari - The Jewel of Vidharba on 24-25-26-27 Dec 2015 Tadoba TATR stands for Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve since it was included in the Project Tiger Program in the year. TATR is created by amalgamating Tadoba National Park & Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary. The total area under the Project Tiger is 1727.6 sq.km with core area being 625. 82 sq.km and the rest 1101.78 sq.km constitute the buffer zone. The core area concept denotes critical tiger habitat which is subject to intense conservation measures with human intervention being minimal.  The lifeline of the park are the Andhari River, Erai Dam, Kolsa Lake, Junoria Lake and the Tadoba Lake. The river and water storage systems provide year long supply for fresh water to this amazing ecosystem. Besides small water bodies, rivulets and creeks exists in  the confines of dense forests in plains and hills. Man made water holes and small dams add to a life sustaining en...

Moments Shoot Photo Tour 56&57 - "Kaas Plateau of Flower" (2 Batches) on 20 Sep & 4 Oct 2015

Kaas Plateau 25 Km away from Satara District H.Q. & 20 Km away from Northern part of Koyana Sanctuary. Locally called as 'Kas Pathar' or 'Plateau of Flowers'.The major portion of the plateau is Reserve Forest. Kas plateau is listed under the Protection Working Circle. Kas lake (built 100 years ago) is a perennial source of Water supply for western part of Satara city by gravity.It is a glory of satara forest division. Elements of outstanding Universal Value Plateau is rich in its Bio-diversity. Very IMP for botanical studies and research work. Many species which are still new to the Botanical Science are observed on plateau. Many of the endemic, endangered plants are found on Plateau. Plateau will provide a potential site for future research in botanical studies. More than 850 species of flowering plants are reported. 624 species have entered in the Red Data Book. Out of these 624 sp., 39 sp. are found in Kas Region only. This tour is for whom? 1...

Moments Shoot's Photo Trek 53 - "Anjaneri" - Experience the Magical Mountains @ Nashik on 23th Aug 2015

Anjaneri The fort of Anjaneri, being the birthplace of lord Hanuman, has a great historical importance. Lord Hanuman was the son of Pavan (the wind) and Anjani, and hence the fort is called as Anjaneri. Anjaneri is one of the important forts in the ranges of Tryambakeshwar near Nashik. The Nashik-Tryambakeshwar road is branched at a distance of 20 km from Nashik as Anjaneri Phata. Anjaneri is surrounded by Magical Mountains & Mystic Mist... This tour is for whom? 1. Trek Lovers 2. Shutter Bugs (Photographers) 3. Children / School Children's 4. Families / Friends  5. In short Everyone !!! Photo Tour Schedule: 1. Gather at Thane station east @ 6 am 2. Start the journey @ 6:30 am 3. Break for the breakfast @ 8:30 am 4. Reach Ajnaneri Base Village by 10:30 am 5. Start the Trek by 11:00 am 6. Reach the Fort, Explore the fort and have the lunch on the fort. 7. Start the descend by 3:00 pm 8. Reach the base village and start the retu...

Moments Shoot's Photo Tour 51 - "Lohgad" Iron Fort on 8th Aug 2015

Lohgad Lohagad is part of the Western Ghats. It rises to an elevation of 1,033 m (3,389 ft) above sea level, and is located to the southwest of the larger Visapur fort. The range divides the basins of the Indrayani and Pavana rivers. Lohagad overlooks the Pavana reservoir, located to the south of the mountain. The hill extends to the northwest to a fortified spur, called Vinchukata (Scorpion's tail) because of its resembling shape. The four large gates of Lohagad are still in good condition and reasonably intact. The fort as seen from its base during monsoon During the monsoon, the top of the fort is covered with mist and clouds and becomes particularly wet with growing moss. The roads and trails leading to the hill are quite slippery at this time of the year and precautions are necessary to be taken while venturing the routes. This tour is for whom? 1. Fort Lovers 2. Shutter Bugs (Photographers) 3. Children / School Children's 4. Families / Friends  5. In shor...

Moments Shoot's Photo Tour 55 - Morachi Chincholi - The Land of Peacocks on 6th Sep 2015

Morachi Chincholi If you are looking for an escape from your busy life, Morachi Chincholi is the right spot to be. At this major tourist attraction, you can unwind and bask in the glory of nature and forget your worries completely. Located 50 KMs from Pune, on the Pune-Ahmednagar highway near Shikhrapur, Morachi Chincholi is a nature’s paradise. Surrounded with lush greenery, this village is a peacock sanctuary with multiple splendid sights to visit. It has been named Morachi Chincholi because it has 2500 peacocks and numerous Tamarind trees. It is considered one of its kind villages in the country where peacocks and villagers share a unique bond and live together in perfect harmony. The residents of this place feel blessed with gratitude, experiencing the sunset till dusk, bathing in a river under the open skies and having the magnificent birds for company.  One specially visits this place to admire the beautiful peacocks that are generally seen in mornings betwee...

Moments Shoot's Photo Walk 50 - Nagla Forest Trail on 02 Aug 2015

Nagla Forest Trail Nagla Forest is situated to the North of the Bassein Creek. It is the very less traveled route of SGNP. This place is full of birds, reptiles, insects and people who love being around nature. This photo walk is for whom? Nature/ Monuments  Lovers Shutter Bugs (Photographers) Children / School Children's Families / Friends  In short Everyone !!! Photo Walk Schedule: Gather at Fountain Hotel @ 7:00 am Head towards  Nagla Block  @ 7:15 am Start the Nagla Forest Trail @ 7:45 am Explore the Beautiful Forest and experience the nature. Start the return journey @ 11:00  am Bid adieu and return to respective destinations. Things to Carry: 1. 1-2 Ltrs Water 2. Camera (Optional - Capture the moments in your Heart !!!) 3. Cap 4. Breakfast for the Day. 5. WindCheater 6. Full Sleeves Cloths. Cost: All expenses will be done as per they arise, by individual members, This event is for Photography and fun...