R Srinivasan Some destinations for the avid tourist from the land of the Kalingas, by R Srinivasan. There are far too many must-see destinations in Odisha, so let’s take a look at some random sight-seeing options for the avid tourist... Ramchandi On the confluence of the river Kushabhadra and the Bay of Bengal and around 5 km away from Konark, the beach with silvery … [Read more...]
If I Were You – April 2017
Our Imaging Expert No one can take a picture that everyone likes. But, almost every picture can have scope of improvement. Often, we are not our best critics, while others can immediately point out the faults. In If I were you, our expert comments on how your pictures could be taken to another level. E-mail your images at sp@nextgenpublishing.ne Rohinton Mehta, Technical … [Read more...]
SMART TRAVEL CONTEST – April 2017
Share your best travel images with us! And win exciting prizes... Can’t wait to print your travel photos on this canvas! Email your Photo to: smarttravel.shot@gmail.com • Send us maximum 4 images, Horizontal pictures with 300dpi. High Image Resolution. • Please ensure that you send your Complete postal address with telephone number. • Picture should not have been … [Read more...]
Optically Improved – AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED
Camera optics has seen a marked improvement during the last decade, and superzoom lenses are no longer considered untouchable by professionals. The AF-P 70- 300mm is a telephoto zoom lens for the beginners keen on some wildlife photography without burning a hole in their pockets. Design and Build Quality The AF-P 70-300mm is very light. Being an amateur lens, the build … [Read more...]
The Ultra Experience – HTC U Ultra
HTC had been at the forefront of a revolution when Android was just a blip in the smartphone market years ago. Innovative designs and bold strategy is what made HTC a darling amongst Android fans and while things have slowed down for the Taiwanese company, we still see some interesting devices coming out from their side. A case in point is the new HTC U Ultra. U Ultra is the … [Read more...]
