Happy World Photography Day: With Inspiring Quotes

The World Photography Day originates from the invention of the Daguerreotype, a photographic processes developed by Joseph Nicèphore Nièpce and Louis Daguerre in 1837. On August 19, 1839, the French government purchased the patent and announced the invention as a gift “Free to the World”.

Photography has the ability to tell stories and inspire people. It has changed the way we see the world and gave us the ability to share our perception on the world around us. The moment might be fleeting, but once photographed it gets frozen for a lifetime. Photographs have the potential to evoke memories and take us back to the past.The day also serves as an inspiration for many to take up photography as a profession or to pursue it as a zealous hobby.

“Photography is the story I fail to put into words.” — Destin Sparks

Some of my Favourite & Inspirational Quotes for Photographers:

1. “Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever… It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.”— Aaron Siskind

2. “We are making photographs to understand what our lives mean to us.” — Ralph Hattersley

3. “Photography for me is not looking, it’s feeling. If you can’t feel what you’re looking at, then you’re never going to get others to feel anything when they look at your pictures.” — Don McCullin

4. “The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do.” – Andy Warhol

5. “The picture that you took with your camera is the imagination you want to create with reality.” — Scott Lorenzo

6. “I don’t trust words. I trust pictures.” — Gilles Peress

7. “There are always two people in every picture: the photographer and the viewer.” — Ansel Adams

8. “The whole point of taking pictures is so that you don’t have to explain things with words.” — Elliott Erwitt

9. “What I like about photographs is that they capture a moment that’s gone forever, impossible to reproduce.”— Karl Lagerfeld

10. “When people ask me what equipment I use – I tell them my eyes.” — Anonymous

    

    “A photograph is a moment – when you press the button, it will never come back,” -René Burri.

11. “Today everything exists to end in a photograph.”— Susan Sontag

12. “Most things in life are moments of pleasure and a lifetime of embarrassment; photography is a moment of embarrassment and a lifetime of pleasure.” — Tony Benn

13. “When I photograph, what I’m really doing is seeking answers to things.” — Wynn Bullock

14. “Once photography enters your bloodstream, it is like a disease.” — Anonymous

15. “Which of my photographs is my favorite? The one I’m going to take tomorrow.” — Imogen Cunningham

Thank you WordPress for being the best medium to share our creativity. And Thank you photography for helping me in getting hundreds of friends across the world without any barriers..

Happy Friendship day: A journey through my travels I keep recollecting fond memories with friends..

Friendship is a little more trust,
A little less try,
A little more laugh,
And a little less cry,
A little more WE and a little less I.
Happy Friendship Day!

My Life

The United States Congress, in 1935, proclaimed first Sunday of August as the National Friendship Day. Since then, celebration of National Friendship Day became an annual event. Every year the first Sunday of August is celebrated as a friendship day. Today I am thankful to have such wonderful friends who made my life more meaningful and continued to do so.. Thanks so much for all the readers who’ve been reading my blogs everyday and appreciating my posts by your valuable feedbacks. Once again I wish all my friends a happy friendship day..

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Few hours in Goa..

After finishing our Pulmokarn2018 conference in KLE university, Belgaum we headed towards goa. It was a sudden plan and we just boarded a 4.30bus at Belgaum central bus stand to Mapusa, Goa.

The mind of friends are like railway track. they never meet.. but has to go together to keep the friendship alive…..

It was a different experience traveling in an RTC bus on a rainy day through the dense forest and narrow ghat roads with visibility being even less than 10 Meters at certain points! It was an adventurous journey which kept us at the edge of the seat as we didn’t know how the driver is managing to drive in such tough situation. There was a short tea break in the middle of the trip and also many dropping points. It became dark halfway through the journey and by the time we got down at Mapusa it was 9 15 pm, and we were filled with awe while bidding good bye to the bus driver who was very friendly and wondered how he manages to drive on those roads day & night every single day with unpredictable climate.

Casa Goana restaurant and Bar, Calangute Road

Chicken grilled sandwich

Banana pancake with Icecream

Soon after getting down we hired Bikes and headed to our prebooked hotel in Calangute. After check-in we soon left to a Sunday night party in Titos at Baga beach. It was a colourful party with many different performers and dj’s. We had a midnight walk at baga beach which was less crowded and peaceful.

This is a throwback picture of my previous trip to Goa in 2013. And this is my all time favorite picture @ Chapora Fort

Next morning we had breakfast at our favourite restaurant casa goana, Calangute road and started for Aguada fort.Since it was drizzling all the time we didn’t take many pics in Goa. We were almost drenched by the time we reached Aguada Fort. We spent some time at Aguada fort appreciating the beauty of the fort and sea waves meeting the walls of the fort.

Casa Goana restaurant and Bar, Calangute Road

Chicken grilled sandwich

Banana pancake with Icecream

Schezwan chicken noodles

Goan Delicacies_Chilly chicken

Then we had lunch at Bom sucesso. And then we bid adieu to goa for now and started our journey back as we had 4 30 pm bus to Hyderabad. Though it was a short trip it was worthwhile to come all the way to Goa and enjoy its beauty in this monsoon. Hence, Goa will never disappoint you even if it’s for a short span.

This is a 2013 throwback picture.. Sunset at Chapora, Fort

Goan Delicacies_Chilly chicken

Schezwan chicken noodles

Tips from my perspective:

1. Take a Bus from belgaum to Panaji and get down at Mapusa if you are planning a trip to the happening places. Ticket price was 105rupees.

2. Dont take Unreliable Taxis to cut down the journey time as the road is not very safe.

3. Carry your raincoats & umbrella.

4. Must try apple pie with custard at Cafe Goan.

Patagonia: Exploring the beautiful & rough Landscapes

Patagonia 8K explores the beautiful and rough landscapes of southern Chile and Argentina. Shot in 8K resolution on a medium format camera it is aimed to deliver the most realistic experience. Shot in 6 weeks, travelling over 7500km from Santiago to Punta Arenas they captured roughly 100.000 still frames that combine into this timelapse video. Hope you’ll like it..

Yellowie Solo trip to Goa: With my favorite Solo Travel Quotes…

“To travel is to take a journey into yourself.” — Danny Kaye, actor

“Travel brings power and love back into your life.” — Rumi, poet and scholar

That’s yellowie with the backdrop of light house, Aguada fort, Goa

 

“The man who goes alone can start today; but he who travels with another must wait till that other is ready.” — Henry David Thoreau, author and poet

“As you move outside of your comfort zone, what was once the unknown and frightening becomes your new normal.” — Robin S. Sharma, author and inspirational speaker

The man who follows the crowd will usually get no further than the crowd. The man who walks alone is likely to find himself in places no one has ever been before. – Alan Ashley-Pitt

Hope these quotes wilThis is not a sequel of  ‘Chronicles of Yellowie & Vader series’. Click here: To know more about the story…

Beyond the Boundaries: Our Interventional team of Pulmonolgy

Beyond the boundaries: On 25th July, Our interventional team of Pulmonology has performed ‘Cautery and Balloon dilatation’ using rigid bronchoscopy for treating Tracheal stenosis. Proud day for us as this is the first time we have performed this procedure in the entire district of Mahbubnagar.

Our Interventional pulmonology team & Anesthesia team in Operation theatre

while performing the procedure..

Patient who underwent the procedure.. With our Professors and Post graduates..

Case Details:

A 28 year old male patient met with a road traffic accident in December 2017 and suffered from Subdural Hemorrhage & was mechanically ventilated for 8 days. He recovered from the head injury, but later developed ‘Tracheal stenosis’ as a complication of Endotracheal tube Intubation. He presented to our Pulmonology Out Patient Department with a complaint of dyspnea & hoarseness of voice.

Those marked areas are the stenosed parts of the trachea..

CT scan of the patient revealing tracheal stenosis

At SVS Hospital Mahbubnagar, Our Interventional Pulmonology team with the support of Anesthesia treated this patient by cauterizing the granulation tissue in the trachea causing stenosis by ‘Rigid bronchoscopy’ followed by ‘Balloon dilatation’ of trachea.

Pre & post procedure results..

This relieved his symptoms and he was successfully discharged from the hospital.And he is asked to visit us for regular follow up…. This is the first procedure of its kind done in Mahbubnagar district , free of cost..  Hope we do more interventions like these and save people!! My hearty thanks to everyone who helped us in achieving this .. Stay tuned!!

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Happy doctors day: A poem by a Psychiatrist

National Doctors day is celebrated on July 1 all across India to honour the legendary physician and the second Chief Minister of West Bengal, Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy as per the info. He was born on July 1, 1882 and died on the same date in 1962, aged 80 years. Dr Roy was honoured with the country’s highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna on February 4, 1961. Happy Doctors day to all the Doctors out there..

Doctor’s poem: A poem by a psychiatrist

Welcome my dear patient,Confide in me your suffering.
My decades of long study, and my hard, exhaustive training, is always at your service.
But understand this, my friend That I am not God, but neither am I the Devil!
My sleep at night, I give up, and my time with my family too.
I sacrifice my own health, sometimes, in order to heal you.
These sacrifices I don’t regret.
But understand this, my friend That I am not God, but neither am I the Devil!
I shall treat your illness, every night and day.
But will you get well by it? I confess, I cannot say.
“What do you mean?” You ask.
My answer is, my friend That I am not God, but neither am I the Devil!
You may get better, your health, vigor renewed,
Your eyes will then be filled, with tears of gratitude.
I do not deserve those tears.
Offer them to God,my friend, for I am not God, but neither am I the Devil!
I merely give you medicine, as my Teaching would tell me to.
But God is really the one who restores health back to you.
He deserves the credit.
Understand this,my friend That I am not God, but neither am I the Devil!
The same medicine that healed you, may, also sadly,
Unexpectedly and without warning, cause illness in another.
It’s all Destiny and God’s will.
That’s the truth,my friend That I am not God, but neither am I the Devil!
Illness, health, life & death, are decided by Fate, you see.
They cannot be guaranteed, neither by you, nor me.
As your well-wishing PSYCHIATRIST AND DOCTOR, I can only try my best.
Accept this, my friend That I am not God, but neither am I the Devil!
So shower me, my dear patient, neither with praise nor hatred.

Try to understand & remember,
This cardinal truth instead, I am a human being like you,
Imperfect &mortal, my friend That I am not God, but neither am I the Devil!

Source of the poem: Google

Tasty Tuesday: Best places to tryout exotic desserts in Hyderabad by TheTangyTales

Best places to tryout exotic desserts in Hyderabad are as follows:

1. Churrolto, Madhapur:

Their classic recipe Churros and Nutella & Espresso Choco dip was extremely good & decently priced. I would recommend that.It was crunchy fried churro stick which was lightly sweetened, when eaten with the yummiest nutella & chocolate dips it just melts in the mouth. The chef there presented and described the cakes very well. It’s a small place, but the variety they offer is vast!

Classic Opera Cake: This exquisite dessert Opera cake  is a French cake. It is made with layers of almond sponge cake  soaked in coffee syrup, layered with ganache and coffee buttercream,  and covered in a  chocolate glaze. But I personally found this cake delicious and overpriced!! So that was a drawback.

A churro is a fried-dough pastry— Originated from Spain and Portugal. They can either be thin (and sometimes knotted) or long and thick, where they are known as porras in some regions. They are normally eaten for breakfast dipped in champurrado, hot chocolate, dulce de leche or café con leche. Sugar is often sprinkled on top. Best tried at Churrolto, Hyderabad

2. Little Things, Madhapur:

This place has a great ambience with dim to moderate light and creative decor. Its heaven for dessert lovers. Cozy little place to hangout with friends for a casual chat over yummy desserts.

Chocolate crunch_ This amazing chocolate pastry was delicious, soft , rich in chocoa and you definitely cant stop at one bite

*Chocolate Mudpie*🥞 This amazing chocolate pudding in a small jar was delicious, soft , rich in chocoa and you definetely cant stop at one bite…

Must try dessert in Hyderabad at little things..

3.Quattro, Jubilee Hills:

The place is good. It has nice and decent ambience for a dine out with family or friends. The twist added to each an every item on the menu card using molecular gastronomy is commendable. For veg lovers its a paradise, for others too, you shouldn’t get disappointed that the place only serves veg food, because its food is worth trying. Things might be a little pricey but it’s all worth it when compared to the dedication and compassion with which the staff puts up your dish on the table!!

The best part is Chocolate Saturn is a must have dessert for all Choco lovers! It’s a huge golden ball of chocolate with brownie hidden inside. They serve it with hot molten chocolate which is used to melt the outer shell and reveal the dessert inside with nuts and cookies !!😋😋
So, i would definitely give this place a big thumbs up 👍. Its food with added twist of molecular gastronomy. Its a must try place for people looking for good ambience , good presentation & delicious food!

Chocolate Saturn

3. Stick house, Banjara Hills:

As kids we used to have Chocobar, Mango and Orange candies. I always used to fantasize having a stick Ice cream with flavours of my own choice and finally Stick house offers just that! You can choose the base of your own choice and dip it in the syrup you like topped with nuts of your choice! Toh kar lo bachpan ki yaadein taaza at Stick house…its a small outlet located at Banjara hills with Italian Gelato Ice cream froze to very low temperatures. So beat the blues at this cozy little place 🙂 Yummiest stick Ice creams and delightful varieties!

Caramel gelato with chocolate nutty dip..

Yummiest stick icecreams and delightful varieties!! .

Chocolate & caramel stick with dark chocolate dip and nutty toppings😋

 

5. Vac’s Pastries, Jubilee hills:

This place is literally a small wonder. Though its very small, the variety and quality of cakes, pasties, desserts & other confectionery they offer is very rich. One of my favorite place to have pastries.

Exotic mango_ A lovely dessert with tangy taste of mango in the crispy shell & creamy core within. It was truly a delight to have it!

6. Gourmet Baklava, Banjara Hills:

So this is the only place in Hyderabad which serves baklava, a dessert which gets its flavor from the streets of Istanbul. This Turkish delicacy comes in many varieties.

Baklava is a rich, sweet dessert pastry made of layers of filo filled with chopped nuts and sweetened and held together with syrup or honey. They also serve kunafe, black coffee and Turkish tea. Its a small outlet with seating facility available. Its good to see the flavors of Turkey coming to our very own city.

7. Cafe Coffee Day:

This classic place has lots of varieties of coffees & desserts to offer..

Dark Chocolate Fantasy cake Its delicious dark chocolate cake with layers of rich chocolate cream in between…its jus heaven for chocolovers!! You jus wanna keep diggin into it more n more

 

Guest Post by TheTangyTales. Follow this amazing food blogger on instagram for more updates…

Silent Sunday: Images that speak..

World No Tobacco Day 2018: Impact of Tobacco on Cardiovascular Health

Tobacco is a potentially lethal substance which responsible for more than 1 in 10 fatalities globally, with India featuring among the top four users of tobacco. About 11.2 percent smokers worldwide are Indian.

World No Tobacco day is celebrated each year on 31st May.  Let’s discuss more about this years theme ‘impact of tobacco on cardiovascular health’.

• Male and female smokers are at greater risk of myocardial infarction, recurrent heart attacks, and sudden death from coronary heart disease than nonsmokers.

• Several mechanisms contribute to ischemic heart disease among smokers, including atherosclerosis, thrombosis, coronary artery spasm, cardiac arrhythmias, etc.,

• About one third of all heart attack deaths and 40% of stroke deaths are attributable to tobacco use.

• Acutely, smoking may cause myocardial ischemia.

• After one year of smoking cessation, the excess risk of Chronic Heart Disease mortality is reduced by about one-half and continues to decline with time.

Tobacco and its effect on other organs:

• Around 2500 people are dying each day because of the tobacco use. Both, smoking (cigarette, Bidi) and chewing tobacco (gutkha, pan-masala etc.) leads to mouth, lung, Larynx, oesophagus, stomach cancers, etc.

• India has the largest number of the oral cancer cases in the world due to tobacco use.

• Tobacco users are 2 to 3 times more likely to develop heart diseases and paralysis.

• Tobacco use accounts for more than 90% of lung cancers and other Respiratory diseases. Tobacco use causes impotence in men and reduced fertility in women.

• Tobacco use increases risk of getting diabetes.

•  Real Treatment is by:

  • Motivation

  • Commitment

  • Determination and

  • Effort and support in the struggle to quit smoking.

• People do not quit smoking, INDIVIDUALS do! Just like only you can quit smoking. No one can quit smoking for YOU. Only YOU CAN…..

• You better Quit smoking before Life quits you..

  Stay Fit & Stay healthy….