O'Man or Man!, No

What does a full bottle of Vodka make you feel?


I am loving the way a DSLR performs while shooting in absolutely low light conditions and the freedom it gives.

Technical Specifications:
Focal Length: 59mm
F-Number: F/5
Exposure Time: 1/4 Sec
ISO: 1600
Metering Mode: Spot
Miscellaneous: Picture taken Hand held, shot in complete darkness with one small candle as light source, post processing done in PhotoScape

The light within...

I clicked the above picture at my home, day before yesterday when there was power cut.

No matter how dark it is.......
No matter how low you are......
No matter how bad you feel......

let the light within glow bright and guide us through these short lived difficulties towards everlasting happiness!

Happy Dushera!!

I wish everyone Happy Dushera, may your dreams, wishes, come true and you taste success in all the endeavors.
I clicked the above picture at my brother's work shop(Recently he got into wood business, here they design, cut/carve any hing that can be made of wood, more details some time later). He calls it WoddeN'ice.

Ok...Am I? Are you?

After having DSLR for a day, lot of thoughts and ideas were rushing in my mind. I am not sure if its the "New" factor or its genuine interest which was bringing up these ideas but for now, I am Full On! and I guess, time will answer this question.

One thing which was on my mind throughout yesterday was to shoot a can of empty Diet Coke which was lying on floor for couple of days. I rushed home after work, freshened up and sat with the can of Coke and my Camera. Looking at the can for a while I composed my shot in my mind and what I want to emphasize. Now for the lighting, there was only one power saver bulb and I am not a "Flash" guy that much. So I decided to give an ISO boot and give it a try.

Below is the result and I am very much happy with it(considering its one of my first shots with a DSLR). Are you?


Technical Specifications:

Focal Length: 55mm

F-Number: F/5.6

Exposure Time: 0.8 Sec

ISO: 1600

Metering Mode: Spot

Miscellaneous: Hand held, the black back ground is my laptop, post processing done in PhotoScape

Eureka ..!!!

:-), Don't worry I am not going to run around like Archimedes did nor did I discover something like him. It's just an expression of joy and satisfaction which came by one of my craving desires getting fulfilled.

Its owning a DSLR and Yes! Today I got my hands on my new Canon 450D DSLR and WoW what a feeling it is. Its shutter sound is the sweetest and satisfactory sound I heard in recent times(Of course only after my daughters first cry).

Currently my idea is to get greater insights in the art of photography and get into the technicals of it. With the wonderful gang around me, I guess I am never short of feedback and learning. So, "Gang" be ready I am going to pester you with all by doubts and questions ;-).

Wish me all the best and I do not mind if anyone want to sponsor for the lens....he he he...just kidding ;-)

Waiting for tonight......

Tonight, I will be getting my hands on my very own DSLR, a Canon 450D(If the store guy sticks to his word and gets one today). I am very much exited about it and the whole new world its going to open for me.

Lots of places to visit, lots of pictures to take, lots of people to meet and more over lots and lots of things to learn.

So world, here I come..........

You too ICICI Bank!

Before you read further, please let me clarify that this has nothing to do with the current rumors spreading on ICICI bank. This is a true incident which I experienced first hand via email last week(Please read the complete thread to understand the situation):

My Email to hima.motati@icicihfc.com:

Hello,

This is Bharani Surineni. I was sanctioned Home loan to buy a flat(105) at Durga Avenues. This is to inform you that I am going for registration on this Thursday i.e., 25 September 2008.

-- Thank you and regards,
Bharani Surineni

Reply I got from hima.motati@icicihfc.com:


??????
If its for hold of cheque you need to provide more details like App no and amount of loan etc. That below details will not fulfill the requirement.
Hima M


My Reply to Hima's reply:


Hello Hima,

I guess you need to talk to your bank guys before asking me that question. I was not given any sanction letter and was told all the vague details over the phone. I was just doing what I was told to do.


First you guys give me a sanction letter with certain amount, later tell me that as some problem and the loan is being downsized and I was informed that the check is valid for 1 week and within that week only I was asked to send an email to you to make sure the check is not cancelled.


And can you please let me know what does "??????" mean? Don't you know that you ought to address a person when writing a professional email and should not use non standard expressions like "??????".


Its very distressful to know initially only how pathetic your service is and how you guys act before I go for a loan and once I am stuck with you guys with you taking the processing fee.
I have been a ICICI bank customer for 5/6 years and I am very much disappointed with it.


Coming to the point, I cannot go for registration as planned tomorrow as there is a bank strike today and tomorrow. And this email is to ask you to hold the check.


And coming to the details, I received some letter from you guys yesterday and I see the following details in it:
Application # 77xxxxxxxx
LAN: NHHYDxxxxxxxxxxx
Amount Sanctioned: 2x,xx,xxx.00


Hope this helps!


Thank you and regards,
Bharani Surineni


As you guys might have guessed it right, I did not get any reply from Hima. Also, along with the above email I also raised a complaint under Grievances section on the ICICI website for which I got a call from one of their representatives with their standard apology statements and the below email:


From: ICICI Bank Customer Care Date: Thu, Sep 25, 2008 at 4:39 PMSubject: RE:'ICICICARE=030-xxx-xxx' level1complaint/ Loan AccountTo: "bharani.surineni@gmail.com" bharani.surineni@gmail.com

Dear Mr. Bharani,
According to our telephonic conversation dated September 25, 2008, on 9849131522, we understand that your query has been attended.

We understand your concern and regret for the inconvenience caused to you.

We understand the issues that you have raised in your e-mail and have initiated action to ensure that such lapses do not recur.

We have made a note of your suggestions and forwarded it to the concerned authorities, who can implement the changes.

We focus considerable effort on training our staff to ensure high levels of service and we shall further strengthen our initiatives in this direction based on your feedback.
Sincerely

Sreelakshmi M
Customer Service ManagerICICI Bank Limited

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I did not want to take this complaint to the next level and waste my time further so I decied to give it a quit.


So, ICICI "Please Stop making Expensive Advertisements and Start treating your Customers with Respect"