Calendar 2017

My First Milky Way - with LN ..

Elements of Life

The Art of Life : 

There are lots of Elements that Describe life, few that we chose to adapt in this ever growing world, and others that just happen around us. Our choices are simply influenced by the Society we live in. 

Being a Minimalist and living a Simplistic life, or being a Hipster and following all the possible trend and upkeep with technology is an unanswered question that keeps us doing what we do best. LIE ! 

As we keep doing things over and over again, we tend to lose out lots of Elements of Life, that makes life as is. Most of the time we don't even look back at it, as looking back at our past is considered weak, hence we keep pushing ourselves forward, moving along this thin line called Need to Survive. 

This Video is a depiction of reality often forgotten amidst of the Great Brands we associate ourselves with, and a following the Blind Wit to fit in (pEriOd)  

LoST eLEMENtS from Raul on Vimeo.

Don't Stop : Just Don't

You stopped

You looked back

Just don't !

Walk alone You know it

Sing alone you sing it

Don't cry alone you won't

Smile alone you need it

Hold the hands of past and present

Walk into the future

Face it, live it, love it

Just love it, you have to

You need to you ought to

What's that song you played in your mind

When you were happy not sad

Sing that song again will you

Sing it loud enough 

Sing again sing..

Listen to yourself do you ?

Just don't stop please don't

Don't look back

Just don't !!

You haven't fallen yet

You have been walking long

And yes you had been singing that song

What makes you low now ?? 

Ain't this life has given you nuf, WOW !!

Bow down to these wonders

Feel these, each day as you breathe

Smile with them as you walk

Don't stop please don't

Don't look back just don't !!

Don't look back on what's left behind

Walk up-to a better tomorrow

Surprise yourself

Just do it will you ??

THAILAND PHI PHI, PHUKET

3.Explore Phi Phi Islands

Approaching Phi Phi Dom 

As the Buddha Image fade out in the sea haze I look forward to stepping on an EPIC Island that I had been dreaming to Visit in over a decade. Being the peak season of February the crowd was overwhelming, young faces with their bags and eyes full of dreams to see the beautiful side of Planet Earth.

Instead of traveling to and fro from Krabi, I intend to stay on Phi Phi Dom for a week and cover more mysterious islands in the vicinity. After managing to find myself an Air-Conditioned HUT to beat the insane Humid temperature I lay in hammock writing.

Paying THB 1500 per day we managed to live in a organic house made of Bamboo and palm tree leaves, there are some 15 huts giving a tiny village feel, so I take a walk bare feet in the mix of sand and leaves I see a beautiful community with in this village a group of people drinking and singing in joyous melody, another set of people just sunbathing, few ladies keeping up with their reputation of gossiping and laughing over things we can only wonder off.


We three friends, decide to explore this little masterpiece of island so we hushed out of the village into a bustling pedestrian narrow lanes of Phi Phi Island, shops everywhere, all the things you may never use once you leave this island and people still grabbing them. After leaving the shops and crowd behind us we find ourselves in the serenity of the tropics with the noon sun shining hard we keep exploring the mountain side and across to find an exclusive beach to our self, while finding our way between narrow rocks and pebbles, I tumble upon a Box Jelly fish washed up on the shore, and this was my first sight of Gods magic, alas dead.

Now skipping few stones and mountain trekking we came by the Sea Side never seen before, so instead of waiting a minute longer we jumped into the Luke warm water and freshness of the sea water cleansing not just our bodies but mind as we swim deeper in the ocean blue with hard corals cutting our feet and fishes tickling us, with my waterproof camera I explore the underwater world and Yes! its the best thing eyes have ever seen & body has ever experienced.Raw Nature !!  

 
The biggest coincidence of my life is just about to shape up :: I was in My 9th grade may be when, Danny Boyle directed an Epic Movie called "The Beach " starring :: Leonard di-caprio :: the moment I first watch the movie I felt something inside me - something  that said I will be on that PARADISE ISLAND and the first seed of my travel journey was sowed in my heart :: this movie was released on 11th Feb'2000 :: and Yea exactly after 12 years of the release I shall be on this very island sharing the white sands and blue water between limestone caves and most blissful panoramic view of my life :: on 11th Feb'2012 :: AMEN !!
To know how I voyaged here kindly read on > Reaching Phi Phi !

Compare iPhone 5s, 5c with iPhone 5 & 10 reasons why not to BUY iPhone 5s & iPhone 5c

1.Screen 

Both iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s has exact same dimension when it comes to screen size and body weight, However iPhone 5c has a negligible change, obviously to fit in the plastic casing.

iPhone 5                                              

Height: 4.87 inches (123.8 mm) , Width: 2.31 inches (58.6 mm), Depth: 0.30 inch (7.6 mm) 

Weight: 3.95 ounces (112 grams)  

iPhone 5s

Height: 4.87 inches (123.8 mm)  Width: 2.31 inches (58.6 mm)  Depth: 0.30 inch (7.6 mm) 

Weight: 3.95 ounces (112 grams) 

iPhone 5c

Height: 4.90 inches (124.4 mm) Width: 2.33 inches (59.2 mm) Depth: 0.35 inch (8.97 mm) 

Weight: 4.65 ounces (132 grams) 

2.Body and Casing

No Eye popping change in either of the models launched, unless you are a big fan of colorful plastic phones randomly available in the market. Still the touch of gold and silver to iPhone 5s seems quite a delight, still not alluring enough to buy

iPhone 5

Available in Black and White color with the Signature Metal Edges.

iPhone 5s

Available in dual combination of Black & Space Gray , White & Gold, White & Silver.

Again with signature Metal Edges. 

iPhone 5c

Plastic body available in various color reminiscing the iPod feel , however a Big NO for a Smart phone as Apple

3. Display 

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE is the game I played a lot in my childhood, and here it comes again,
alas this time I couldn't find any difference in the last three models

iPhone 5	iPhone 5s	iPhone 5c
Retina display,	Retina display	Retina display
4-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display,	4-inch (diagonal) widescreen  Multi-Touch display	4-inch (diagonal) widescreen  Multi-Touch display
1136-by-640-pixel  resolution at 326 ppi	1136-by-640-pixel resolution at 326 ppi	1136-by-640-pixel resolution at 326 ppi
800:1 contrast ratio (typical)	800:1 contrast ratio (typical)	800:1 contrast ratio (typical)
500 cd/m2 max brightness (typical)	500 cd/m2 max brightness (typical)	500 cd/m2 max brightness (typical)
Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating on front	Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic  coating on front	Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic  coating on front
Support for display of multiple  languages and characters simultaneously	Support for display of multiple  languages and characters simultaneously	Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

4. Camera 

Many prospective buyers were expecting the new iPhone camera will certainly be of 13 mp if not more to meet the market standard release of Samsung and Sony Smart Phone cameras, however with the same 8 mp camera the only feature that's appealing in iPhone 5s is the burst mode, still not appealing enough for a snatch

iPhone 5	iPhone 5s	iPhone 5c
8-megapixel iSight camera	8 megapixels with 1.5µ pixels	8 megapixels
Panorama	ƒ/2.2 aperture	ƒ/2.4 aperture
Autofocus	Sapphire crystal lens cover	Backside illumination sensor
	Backside illumination sensor	Five-element lens
	Five-element lens	Hybrid IR filter
	Hybrid IR filter	Autofocus
	Autofocus	Tap to focus
	Tap to focus	Face detection
	Face detection	Panorama
	Panorama	Photo geotagging
	Burst mode
	Photo geotagging

5. Video Recording 

Zoom 3x while recording is something I would love to try, however with the same 30 fps recording as iPhone 5 which definitely makes amazing HD videos so why buy iPhone 5s / 5c

iPhone 5	iPhone 5s	iPhone 5c
Video recording, HD (1080p)	1080p HD video recording	1080p HD video recording
up to 30 frames per second	30 fps	30 fps
Tap to focus video or still images	LED light	LED light
Improved video stabilization	Video stabilization	Video stabilization
Photo and video geotagging	Take still photo while recording video	Take still photo while recording video
	Face detection	Face detection
	3x zoom	3x zoom
	Video geotagging	Video geotagging

6. Camera Flash 

iPhone flash has always been under performing, hope the TRUE TONE flash might fill in that Dark Spots and gives a subtle Flash pictures enhancing the night photography

iPhone 5	iPhone 5s	iPhone 5c
LED flash	True Tone flash	LED flash

7. Power & Battery 

An ounce of improvement in new iPhone 5s/c only helps to serve as an underlined feature instead of a USP, most of the iPhone users never see their battery hit below 20% mark , as it results in the hardest 120 seconds of our lives before a iPhone is ready to re-use again after a complete POWER OFF.

iPhone 5	iPhone 5s	iPhone 5c
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery	Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery	Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter	Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter	Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter
Talk time: Up to 8 hours on 3G	Talk time: Up to 10 hours on 3G	Talk time: Up to 10 hours on 3G
Standby time: Up to 225 hours	Standby time: Up to 250 hours	Standby time: Up to 250 hours
Internet use: Up to 8 hours on 3G, up to  8 hours on LTE, up to 10 hours on Wi-Fi	Internet use: Up to 8 hours on 3G, up to 10 hours on LTE, up to 10 hours on Wi-Fi	Internet use: Up to 8 hours on 3G, up to 10 hours on LTE, up to 10 hours on Wi-Fi
Video playback: Up to 10 hours	Video playback: Up to 10 hours	Video playback: Up to 10 hours
Audio playback: Up to 40 hours	Audio playback: Up to 40 hours	Audio playback: Up to 40 hours

8. Headphones

Same Ear in Earpods as iPhone 5

Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic in a Storage and travel case

9. Sensors 

The most Niche feature is here for iPhone 5s, providing a Finger Scan technology, proving the most advanced feature in any smart phone available so far, however the question remains

Do we really need a Fingerprint Scanner for our Phones ??? 

iPhone 5	iPhone 5s	iPhone 5c
Three-axis gyro	Three-axis gyro	Three-axis gyro
Accelerometer	Accelerometer	Accelerometer
Proximity sensor	Proximity sensor	Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor	Ambient light sensor	Ambient light sensor
	Fingerprint identity sensor

10. iOS 7

Finally With release of iOS 7 for other iPhone models there will be a Negligible difference in the newly released iPhone 5s/c . Not meeting the expectations of the market demand.

Footnote : All the images and information are used for display purpose only, I do not own or have any copyright over this information or the images used. This blog is for the information purpose only and has no monetary value. Please feel free to comment or share your views. Image & Information source : Apple 

How to reach Phi Phi Dom, Phuket

After getting strangled at the Phuket airport as to no way to reach the town : hitch-hiking with a Canadian Sailor and he taking me to his hotel for shelter at mid-night in Chalang Bay :: brushing shoulders with Humans right from Australia to Alaska :: sailing from dusk to dawn :: diving without any gear in the deep sea and almost drowning to death : getting stung on face by tons of cute little colorful Jelly Fish :: dancing all night in the half-moon progressive beach party : spending the Valentines Day, Rock-Climbing on the most insane trails of 130 ft of limestone caves to get the best panoramic view of the Paradise Island after being bruised at knees and elbows to bleed the red happiness :: visiting THE PLACE where it's meant to be >>

THIS IS HOW IT FEELS ::: Blessed !!

1. Reaching Phuket 

There are various connecting flights either from Bangkok or from Singapore,and for those who like to have a road trip may Drive from Bangkok or may hop on to a Bus from Bangkok to Phuket.

I took my flight from Singapore and reached Phuket at around 2145 hours, Phuket airport is confined in a small building, looks more like a Concrete structure standing in the solitude of nature. Understanding that I have missed my last bus at 2000 hrs, I did not intend to spend my just converted THB(Thai baht) on private vehicles charging an exorbitant amount THB 800 when compared to that of local bus service THB 80, so I wait outside the airport in dismay.. Lots of Local van driver's howling and snatching customers to fill in their Vehicles heading to the city. As I open my bag-pack to unfold my sleeping bag to spend my night inside the airport building I see a young guy on a Moped dropping off his friend waving and hugging .. he wasn't even done with his send off I interrupted him with my ridiculous request of pillion on his moped into the city , he certainly didn't refuse, however continued his good words with his friend who was departing Phuket!

It took us around 65 minutes to reach the city on two wheels running at an average speed of 45kmph, however " Safety is the key" as he speaks, Ben, explaining to me his current affair with this beautiful town and the wonderful Thai Bay which he often dives, he being a Cave Diver from Canada, at 24 he looked older to his said age. Too much sea minerals I Guess .

It was past midnight and the city had a vivid calmness as we ride through various lanes to get me a hotel room, however after few tries failed Ben finally suggests to drop to his hotel which is 2 kms away at Chalong bay where I spent my night in a Shabby Room, certainly value for money only at THB 400 it was quite a bargain.

2.Reaching Phi Phi Dom 

The morning came with a surprise as I open my eyes to a beautiful Mighty Buddha Statue also known as "BIG BUDDHA". A Holistically huge Sitting Buddha covering cliff of the Mountain which is seen all around the Ocean as I take my ferry from Phuket's Rassada Pier to Phi Phi Dom , setting back THB 800 for a return journey.

I enjoy the 1hrs 30min Voyage clicking snaps and enjoying the sun & sea, my face tasting like a crab at the end of the voyage, certainly sun bathers occupied the top half of the steamer, and few left overs like me, instead of sitting inside an Air Conditioned comfort seat, prefer to climb on the stairs and hang with the anchor roller until some one ask to GTFO.. " No one did "

Rassada Pier - Phuket