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Gundert Bungalow in Thalassery Town of Kerala

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Gundert Bungalow is where Dr. Hermann Gundert lived in Thalassery for twenty years. A German missionary, scholar and linguist, he came to Thalassery in 1839. He continued to live and work there for 20 years with his wife Julie. Ill health forced him to return to Germany in 1859.

Thalassery; bungalow; architecture; travel blog; uasatish; Kerala;
Gundert Bungalow
Architecture of Gundert Bungalow

Gundert Bungalow is a heritage building. Its construction is in orthodox Kerala architectural style. The sloping tiled roof is exceptional. Large verandahs run along all four sides. The wooden doors and windows are big. The craftsmen have used  laterite stones and red clay roof tiles. These are all locally available materials. The laterite soil is remarkably red. Gundert Memorial Church and a cemetery are near the bungalow. River Kuyyali flows by Illikkunnu. Mangrove forests surround the area. …

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DSLR Camera or Point & Shoot which one to buy

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Kerala; Kannur; lighthouse; moon; sea; sky; uasatish;
Moonlit Light House

DSLR camera and point & shoot camera have their advantages and disadvantages. Here I will go through the pros and cons so that you can take the right decisions

For most people who are just getting into photography, there is a misbelief that expensive camera are needed to produce excellent photographs. This is far from the truth. I have taken quality photos with my point & shoot and phone cameras. It is the photographer who makes the image, not the camera. …

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Eleven Street Photos from Around the World

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I have shown here a selection of eleven street photos from India and outside. These are candid images. None of them is posed or manipulated. The cameras that I used include SLR, mobile  phone and point & shoot. The locations cover city areas, crowded street, mountain road, a bamboo forest and medieval town.

1. Street Photo of Rome

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Cobblestone Street

This street is somewhere in the city centre of Rome. It is a narrow cobblestone street and lined withimpressive buildings. The Romans were masters in creating classical architecture. The street was empty but for 2 or 3 Italian gentlemen. The shot was not pre-planned. …

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