Meetup/Bhopal/3

First Photo-walk for Wiki Loves Monuments

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Introduction

After the introductory meet up for Wiki loves monuments, It was felt since this is the first photowalk of its kind,So experienced Wikipedians would first visit the places to be photographed.

Aim

Apart from uploading photographs for Wiki loves monuments, it will prove to be an experience both technically as well as administratively for Wikipedians.

Date

11 September 2016

Place

The monuments protected by Archaeological Survey of India in and around Bhopal.

Flow of Event

In this photowalk, monuments such as Golghar, Taj Mahal ( Mahal), Tomb of dost Mohammad Khan, Dhai Seedi ki Masjid, Kamla Pati Bhawan were included. the Wikipedians informed that they would have to take prior permission from Madhya Pradesh Tourism to visit Taj Mahal ,So it was decided that MrSuyash Dwivedi and Mr Vijay Tiwari, good visit the Madhya Pradesh Tourism office and take permission for the photo walk to be organised on 25th September 2016 so that the participants doesn't encounter any problem .

Members

1. Suyash Dwivedi
2. Swapnil.Karambelkar (talk)
3. Shreya Dwivedi

Press/Media Coverage

• 'Wikimedia Clicks the Monuments' अब्सोल्यूट इंडिया - भोपाल अंक पृष्ठ क्रमांक 5
• विकिलव मॉन्युमेंट प्रतियोगिता का समापन, दूसरे स्थान पर रहा भारत

Outcome/Achievement

This photowalk was proved to be very successful and informative. we gained experience To take prior permission by the concerned authority before conducting such activity. this thing would be kept in mind in future. 1800 Photographs clicked and about 1500 selected to upload.

Followups

It was decided by local Wikipedia that they will soon visit Madhya Pradesh Tourism department for the photoshoot of Taj Mahal. Mr Suyash Dwivedi and Mr Vijay Tiwari were appointed to contact the concerned authority.

Photo Gallery

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  golghar
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  golghar,View from Road
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  Tomb of dost Mohammad Khan
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  Kamla Pati Mahal