Call for Entries : My Latin American & Caribbean Trip Photo Contest

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MY LATINAMERICAN & CAIBBEAN TRIP PHOTO CONTEST 

We are pleased to cordially invite all Indian travelers to participate in this exciting contest so that their photos can reveal the fascinating beauty and luminosity of Latin America and the Caribbean.

 

About the Contest :

We are pleased to inform you that the Group of Latin American and Caribbean Countries (GRULAC) in Collaboration with Delhi Photography Club (DPC)  is organizing the Third Edition of the Photography Contest “My Latin-American and Caribbean Trip” MLCT 2018. The previous editions of this contest enjoyed a very warm and enthusiastic reception by the Indian public. The great collection of diversity and beauty captured in more than 100 photographs received in the last two years, not only demonstrates the growing interest of Indian tourists in the region, but also a passion for Latin America and the Caribbean that is being transmitted through their mesmerizing digital images which have become attractive postcards of the natural, cultural and gastronomic riches that Latin America and the Caribbean countries have to offer.

This year participants can send up to 5 photographs (each of them, at least 2 MB minimum) which they must have taken during their trips to Latin America and the Caribbean from the 1st June, 2018 to the 30th October, 2018 to the email mylactripindia@gmail.com . The themes of the photos should be within the following categories: landscapes, people, monuments and others that may represent the country or countries visited by the photographers. The winning photographs will be placed in an exhibition in New Delhi and the first three winners will be awarded.

Rules and Regulations 

  • The contest is only for Indian nationals residing in India.
  • Participation in this contest is completely free and the participants can choose any theme focus; (landscapes, Monuments, People etc). The only requirements are that the photographs should be taken in Latin American & Caribbean countries.
  • Each participant may submit up to 5 photos in digital format and the minimum file size for each photo entry is 2 MB.
  • The photos should be sent by email to the account mylactripindia@gmail.com
  • The email must indicate the full name of the person, age, sites where the photograph was taken (City and Country), contact information and a brief description of the photograph.
  • Selfies or collages are not allowed.
  • The photos will be accepted starting from 1st of June till 30th of October 2018.
  • The evaluation of the photographs will be conducted by a committee comprising of officials from the Embassies of Latin American and Caribbean countries, travel journalists & travel agents who will select the finalists.
  • Winners will be directly contacted through email in the last week of November.
  • The winning photographs will be displayed in a gala exhibition in New Delhi where the photographers will be invited.

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The organizers will not cover any additional or personal costs. Once the photos are submitted the participant waives all property right and/or copyright. The organizers reserve the right to change the conditions and/or postpone or cancel the competition for reasons that will be notified to the participants.  Participation implies acceptance without reservation of these conditions in full.

DPC Annouces kids photography Workshop this summer

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Creativity with Camera for Children
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Announcing the Creativity with Camera for Children workshop. A simple non-technical workshop spread over two days to help children express themselves creatively using simple cameras.

Highlights

1-Non technical instruction

2-Spread over Sat and Sun

3-Plenty of fun and practicals

4-Selected photos are exhibited at Nicefoto2018 exhibition at India Habitat Center

What is covered

1-Important buttons and functions of camera that we don’t use

2-Using flash creatively

3-Composition and framing

4-Portraiture –solo, couple, group

5-Under and over exposure for cool effects

6-Photography in low light

What do you have to bring

1-Enthusiasm!

2-Digital camera

3-Charged batteries and a memory card

Other details

Duration: 1.5 hours each day (Mon, Tue, Wed & Thur)
Time : 11.00 am to 12.30 pm


Age: Anyone aged between 8 and 14 yrsFee: 3500/-

Group: upto 8 (first come first serve basis)

Important: This is not a workshop for children to ace or excel in photography. Pl dont attend or send your child to attend if you want him to ace, excel photography or be the best in the group. DPC endeavors to make photography fun–ONLY!


You can register online @ www.delhiphotographyclub.com/register

 

DPC Photo Trip to Cambodia

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DPC announces Phototrip to Spiti

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In the month of August, we are  again going to Spiti, to witness and capture the most beautiful monasteries, landscapes and the local people. Its going to be a six day trip. We will be going by road.

Kindly pre-book with us, in case you are interested in going.

 

Itinerary 

Day 1. 11th August   Delhi to Rampur Busher   Stay at Rampur Busher 

Day 2. 12th August  Rampur to  Tabo

 DAY 3: 13 th  August   Tabo to kaza.    ( Night Stay at Kaza)

DAY 4: 14 th  August    Dhankar , Village Rama , Demul     (Night Stay at Kaza)

DAY 5: 15 th  August.    Ki and Khibbar Monastery   (Night stay at Kaza)

DAY 6: 16 th  August    Langza Komin Hikkim.  Stay At kaza

DAY 7: 17 th  August    Nightstay at Chandrataal

DAY 8: 18 th  August    Starting Back  

DAY 9: 19 th  August    Reaching Delhi 

 

Other Important Details

 

Stay: will be on twin sharing basis in a home stay environment.

Mode of travel: We will be traveling in an AC TEMPO traveller together.

Gear: You can carry tripods and wide angle lenses for cameras. Any camera is good for this trip so long as it digital. For yourself, please carry wollen cloths , comfortable shoes, take hats/caps, shades and sunscreen!

Fee (per person)         : 25000 (including registration fee)

For  DPC Members     : 23000

Fee includes travel & group transfers, stay and meals

Please note : If there is any special need please do let us  know in advance . For any medical requirements please share the history so that if required we may carry the medications to avoid any mishap.

 

Feel free to call us for further clarifications 8826712162

 

DPC Heritage photowalk to Najaf Khan Tomb 20th may 2018

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DPC Heritage Photowalk to Najaf Khan Tomb

 

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The Tomb of Najaf Khan lies opposite Safdarjung Airport which is situated towards the eastern side of the Delhi-Mehrauli Road and in close proximity to Safdarjung’s Tomb. It is easily accessible by local buses, auto rickshaws and hired cabs. Mirza Najaf Khan was probably born sometime in the year 1722 AD though there is no conclusive evidence to this fact. He was an Adventurer who relocated to India and became a noble in the Imperial courts of Mughal Emperor Shah Alam III. A Persian by native, his ancestry lineage traces back to Prince Safavi, a royal Persian dynasty that was overthrown by Nader Shah in 1735 AD.

Mirza Najaf Khan passed away on 26th April 1782 after serving the Country for 42 years and within six years of his demise, the Mughal Empire became feeble when its Military Forces ceased to exist. He never had a son and hence was survived by his adopted son named Najaf Quli Khan, who later, converted to Hinduism and paved his own way and a biological daughter named Fatima.

Najaf Khan was buried in a separate enclosure that lies next to Safdarjung Airport in Delhi. His Tomb is constructed in a ‘Charbagh’ or ‘Four-square Garden’ style which is typical of a Mughal as well as Persian style of architecture.

There are two marble cenotaphs next to the Tomb site of Najaf Khan with inscriptions revealing that Najaf Khan is buried in one grave and the other is where his daughter, Fatima, lies buried after she died in 1820 AD. The real graves are situated way below (underground) in the heart of the chamber just underneath the raised platform.

Today, Najaf Khan’s Tomb is survived by a wall enclosing the Garden area where his Tomb sits and an entrance doorway on the eastern side; all in ruins, however, a newly planted and reasonably maintained garden now dresses the enclosure of the Tomb site.

Ways to reach:

By metro: The nearest metro station is Jor Bagh. Take an auto from there to reach the Najaf khan tomb.

By car: You can park the car at the Najaf khan tomb

Kindly note

1-There is no charge for anything else (no fee to be paid to the facilitator ). However, tickets for camera etc., to enter any specific monument will have to be borne by the individual.

2-Any sort of soliciting or promoting any product or service among the photowalkers is a strict NO. These photowalks are to encourage amateur photographers and beginners to come out and enjoy photography, please help us maintain the spirit.

3-Some people want to help us. There are two ways,

a-tell about the club to as many of your friends as possible and ask them to join us either on the Facebook page (look for Delhi Photography Club, non-profit organization)   when you search on Facebook

b-send us photos clicked in the walk so that we may upload them in the club’s album

4-Please bring your water bottles, shades, and wear comfortable shoes as it will be hot and sunny.

5- Please send 10-15 photos zipped and compressed to virendra@delhiphotographyclub.com after the walk for submission to DPC facebook album.

For any clarifications, call Virendra 8826712162