Show how the world looks through your eyes

The world is beautiful, vibrant and dynamic. But we don’t often see it the way it is. If you have a different view of the world, then capture it and show it to the world. If you wish to translate your thoughts into images, learn this art from PeeVee

Who’s Peevee:

• A professional photographer for the past 7 years. Also been the official photographer for the Tour of Nilgiris last year.
• Won critical acclaim from eminent personalities in the entertainment industry like Mani Ratnam, for his candid shots.
• Has several corporate and commercial shoots to his credit.
• Has lead more than 300 photowalks in and around Bangalore.
• Has had his work featured at several prestigious exhibitions, shot and compiled coffee table books.
  Tamil Nadu Tourism
  Tour of Nilgiris Book
• Peevee has earned himself several accolades and recognition for his work in the areas of street, people and travel photography.
• See some of his other interesting work on Flick

What to expect:

Get guidance on what camera settings to use in specific situations, photography concepts like framing and composition, using real-world examples. Participants perform photography exercises which will help them achieve a deep understanding simply because they did it themselves, instead of just being shown what they should do.

Features of the Workshop:

• Learn photography through a combination of classroom sessions, excursions & photowalks
• Guidance from a critically acclaimed photographer who has won accolades from the likes of Mani Ratnam
• In-the-moment tips to help you maximize photo opportunities
• Presentations on the creative and technical aspects of photography
• Critique of the photos taken by you during the workshop

Dates: 20th & 21st Aug, 2011

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (both days)

Workshop fee: Rs 3,800

Schedule for the workshop:

Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm – Classroom session on photography at iReboot
4:00pm – 6:00pm – Photowalk

Sunday 7:00am – 10:00am – Photo-excursion to Nandi Village, Bhoganandeshwara temple,
Pottery village
10:00am -12:00pm – Devanahalli fort
3:00pm – 6:00pm – Review session of 10 best images from each participant

What to carry:

Camera (even basic digital camers will do)

Water bottle (optional)

Last date for registration: 14th August, 2011

Payment modes:
– Cash
– Cheque
– Online transfer

For further queries, please call 96638 57828 or Click here to register

Wanna experience the art of Rock Climbing?

Wanna experience the real sense of Adventure?

“Jogimatti” is one of the highest peaks at a height of 1323m above the sea level & surrounded by the reserved forest with huge rocks all around. Jogimatti is rich in bio diversity & it’s a paradise for bird watchers. It offers great challenge to adventure enthusiasts with various rock hills & hidden caves. Kondajji Lake is a vast lake surrounded by beautiful forest. The lake offers many water sport activities like still water rafting, kayaking & water fun.

Join us for the long weekend of Sat 13th August 2011 to Monday 15th August 2011 if you love adventure, camping out and trekking.

Activities – Trekking, Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Cave Exp, Water Sports.

Difficulty Level – Easy

Accommodation – Camping Tents / Guest House (toilets available)

Food – Simple Veg

Transport – Hired Vehicle

Cost – Rs.2750/- per head

Departure on FRIDAY 12th August 2011 at 10:30pm

Day – 01 (Sat 13th Aug 2011):
07:00am – Breakfast.
08:00am – Rock Climbing.
11:00am – Cave Exploration.
12:30pm - Lunch.
01:30pm - Peak Climb.
03:00pm – Trek to Camp.
05:30pm – Tea / Biscuits.
06:00pm - Cooking.
07:30pm – Campfire.
08:30pm - Dinner.

Day – 02 (Sun 14th Aug 2011):
06:30am – Bird watching.
08:30am - Breakfast.
09:00am – Rappelling.
11:00am – Climbing.
12:30pm - Lunch.
02:30pm - Trek to falls.
03:00pm – Water Fall.
05:30pm – Tea / Biscuits.
06:00pm - Cooking.
07:30pm – Campfire.
08:30pm - Dinner.

Day – 03 (Mon 15th Aug 2011):
06:00am – Departure.
08:00am – Breakfast.
09:00am – Water Sports.
12:30pm - Lunch.
01:30pm - Depart to Bangalore.
07:00pm – Reach Bangalore.

• Trekkers will be provided with Sleeping bags, Tents & Instructor.
• The program is a self sustained & trekkers have to carry their own backpack.
• Trekkers will be experiencing the Tent pitching, Cooking & also other Camping techniques.

For more details & booking Contact us:
SMS JOGI / Call @ +91 9980017105
Email – nisargaindia@gmail.com

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On 24th April, Sunday, we’re taking a group of underprivileged kids
on Picnic in Bangalore!

Participation fee: Rs. 400 – FULLY towards charity.
Alternatively, opt to pay in kind (directly for transport, food etc)
Contact us to know more!

Inviting those with kind heart & hearty smile

For more details check: www.WeekendNuts.com

So, join us in spreading smiles & love!!!
These needy kids would love to spend time with you!

BOOK your participation now!
Ruu,
Founder, Weekend Nuts

WeekendNuts@Gmail.com
(M) 9379058236

Weekend Nuts "Smiley Day"

“Smiley Day” is a community service drive of Weekend Nuts, a day to spread lots of contagious Smiles.

This time, hop on to your vehicles with a bag full of goodies & join us in distributing these goodies with the less-fortunated folks. Such as road-side-vendors, BBMP workers, poor kids playing on streets, Traffic cops working hard … and anyone alike!More than the goodies, they’re surprised and touched by your smile & your kind-heart! But yes, you need to experience it to believe it!
Read NEWS coverage of  “Smiley Day” Click here
& Click here to view photo album of last Smiley Day

So, save the date – 30th Jan, Sunday, Bangalore (Just an hour or two)

*** REGISTER- NOW for Free ***

Once registered, we’ll reach out to you with specific details
To know more, visit: www.WeekendNuts.com
Or write to us: WeekendNuts@gmail.com

MOTTO: Present your creative idea/thought & Brainstorm!

^ TOPIC: Any idea of your choice for 5 min ^

Perfect time for your creative business idea or any innovative thought that has been playing on your mind
Weekend Nuts promotes promising ideas, entrepreneurs & local businesses;
So, make the most of this opportunity!

Date & Time: 14th November 2010, Sunday; 2pm to 4pm IST
Venue: Will be communicated to participants a week prior to the event
Speakers Entry: Rs. 400 ^ Submit your presentation/Topic for selection ^
Audience Entry: Rs.50 … limited seats, hurry!

BOOK your slot NOW! Final cut-off date: 5th November 2010

Business Owners:  Promote your business on the Event-Spot ::
:: CLICK HERE or Contact us for Advertisement options!

Ruu | Weekend Nuts
www.WeekendNuts.com
WeekendNuts@Gmail.com
http://www.weekendnuts.com/events_2010.html

Join us! Spread Smiles among needy children, this Sunday!

VENUE: Children’s home – “Child Fund Association” – “CFA” Bangalore South.

DATE & TIME: 10th October 2010, Sunday; 2pm to 4pm IST

FEE: Rs.200 (Or FREE if you can take up any of their requirement, as listed below)
Being a community service event, the participation fee of Rs. 200/- will go FULLY in charity

REGISTER NOW If you haven’t yet… Click here

So, bring along at least 2 gift-wrapped “Prizes” for these little children & Please visit them, with us!

Weekend Nuts Smiley Day with Needy Children - 10th Oct 2010

Weekend Nuts "Photography Excursion"

Got an eye for Photography? Do you have a Camera, any Camera & unbeatable passion for photography? Wanna spend some quality time photographying? Then, join us for a Photography Excursion!

WEEKEND NUTS welcomes all the Passionate Photographers … Amateurs & Hobbyists, for a fun day of PHOTOGRAPHY-EXCURSION! 

WHEN? 19th September 2010, Sunday, 8am onwards; WHERE? Around Bangalore (Details will be emailed to participants) 

AGENDA: Leave from Bangalore, Photographers Networking, A briefing by the Photography-Experts, Q & A, Photography session 1, Break, Feedback, Tips & tricks, Photography Session 2, Open-house, Back to home! 

FEE: Rs. 2500 per person, Includes: A fun- day of Photography Excursion with Photography-Experts, Photography-Tips-&-Tricks, Networking, Freestyle photography, Transport & Lunch. 

REGISTER NOW! Limited seats! Click here to fill the Participation form. LAST DATE: 5th September 2010! HURRY! 

Cheers!
Ruu & Ben
WeekendNuts@Gmail.com
http://www.weekendnuts.com/photographyexcursion.html 

TERMS & CONDITIONS:·       

•  This is a ‘Casual Day out’ for a limited sized group of Photography-lovers, so hurry up!
•  Anyone interested in Photography, even with a basic camera is welcome. 
• Click here to fill participation form; Payment details will be emailed to you. 
• Only AFTER your complete participation fee is credited to us, your Participation will be confirmed over email.
• Special offer on group booking (4 or more). Contact us for more details.
• Participation Fee is non-refundable

Join us to Spread Smiles!
Smiley Day is a community service initiative of Weekend Nuts

Upcoming Smiley Day Agenda:

“Hit Bangalore roads over Weekend & distribute goodies to the less-fortunate-ones on road side or on Traffic Signal” The receiver can be anybody: A poor kid, a distressed beggar, a road-side vendor, Weekend-worker, a sun-tanned Traffic Cop – absolutely anybody!
If time permits, we’ll visit a needy NGO or a slum area to distribute important items like Umbrella, raincoats, Rice, Fruits etc..

*** Participants are encouraged to bring withthem whatever they wish to donate to the poor***

Participate & make a difference now!
Confirm your participation, call/Email Weekend Nuts on: WeekendNuts@Gmail.com
http://weekendnuts.com/smileyday.html

Note: Members of Weekend Nuts can participate for *FREE* for Smiley Day. Register with us for free: www.WeekendNuts.com

SMILEY DAY @ Weekend Nuts!

Motto: Spread Smiles!

Smiley Day is a Weekend Nuts initiative towards ‘Giving back to Community’!

Ways we celebrate Smiley Day: Children’s day out, Morning at Old-age home, Timeout with the differently-abled, Clothes collection drive, Books collection for the needy etc…

***Next Smiley Day: Weekend of 8th & 9th May 2010 ***

Agenda:
“Hit Bangalore roads over Weekend & distribute goodies to the less-fortunate-ones on road side or on Traffic Signal” The receiver can be anybody: A poor kid, a distressed beggar, a road-side vendor, Weekend-worker, a sun-tanned Traffic Cop – absolutely anybody!

Interested? Join us to celebrate “Smiley Day”, Contact Ruu: WeekendNuts@Gmail.com
http://weekendnuts.com/page9.html

Note: Members of Weekend Nuts can participate for FREE for Smiley Day. If you aren’t yet a member, Register with us for free today. www.WeekendNuts.com