Photographer's Note
A photograph of the famous Nanda Devi peak at sunset. This was taken on the same day as my previous sunset shot.
The summit, at 7816 meters, is the 23rd highest peak in the world and the highest peak entirely in India. The face visible here leads to the western peak, to which the twin Nanda Devi East (7434m) is connected by a ridge behind. The massif rises over 3.3 km above the surrounding glaciers, making it comparable to K2 in terms of steepness. Perhaps more importantly, the mountain is surrounded by a steep rim of peaks, effectively isolating the 'sanctuary' from people. In the 1930s, an English team took the dangerous route along the Rishi Ganga gorge, reaching the glaciers that drain the basin of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary.
The smaller peak in the shadowed foreground is the top of Auli Bugyal, a popular ski resort in the Himalayas.
Sorry if the image is a bit soft and noisy. I stupidly kept the ISO at 320 after a portrait shoot...
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batalay
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(41261) 2010-08-01 20:30
Hello Biswaroop,
This is an astonishingly beautiful shot of the Nanda Devi. I cannot believe that a mountain soaring to 7815 m can be only the 23rd highest peak. Evocative of a canine tooth, it is so very steep, virtually vertical in one area. Did you shoot in RAW mode, or jpg? In the former, you may have recovered some of the information.
Warm regards,
Bulent
samratrayc
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(438) 2010-08-01 20:47
hello biswaroop
nandadevi .... as beautiful as ever ... arguably the most beautiful peak .. eric shipton was in love with this peak .. and u hv taken a mystic photo of the peak. The noise n softness IS there but the they fade away in front of the peak's beauty
TFS
Regards
Samrat
leo61
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(0) 2010-08-01 21:09
Hi Biswaroop!
Must have been a great moment for you seeing this sunset.
Fantastic light and great contrast with the deep blue tones.
Regards,Leo
tusharkmandal
(3173) 2010-08-01 21:27
Hi Biswaroop,
The peak is looking very beautiful. The charm has increased by the warm and soft light falling on it. Nice details.
Have Fun
Tushar
PixelTerror
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(0) 2010-08-01 22:20
Hi Biswaroop
Another good one with the photographed peak standing in full light and contrasting best against dark surroundings
Have a nice day JY
HimalAnda
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(10671) 2010-08-01 23:11
Hello Biswaroop,
Hey, I was there in 2008! Your picture reminds me a look of great moments, thank you.
This mountain is really beautiful and your picture shows us its beauty. Your managed to catch the nice light on the summit. I also like the dark foreground.
Stιphane
dta
(98848) 2010-08-02 1:56
Hello Biswaroop ,
An amazing shot of this mythical peak . Outstandind capture of the light , and an excellent composition in this square format .
Regards
PeterDF
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(421) 2010-08-02 5:55
Just an amazing shot here of this beautiful and forbidding peak. The fading light of the sunset is really nicely captured by you, and the different shades of blue on the mountains in the foreground make for just a wonderful setting. Very nicely done.
ban_man
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(528) 2010-08-02 11:20
Hi Biswaroop,
another stunning shot. May be this one is a bit soft but still gorgeous. Very good shot.
Regards
Manas
Aliine
(2669) 2010-08-02 12:17
Hi,
Nice view on this huge and beautiful mountain.
I like the atmosphere and the colors on the top.
Regards, Aline
papon
(1487) 2010-08-02 19:30
Hi Biswaroop,
Beautiful color and composition..
The sun rays and the soft color are amazing...Nice POV. Thanks for sharing..
Have a nice day!!
Sunandan.
JugnuToor
(159) 2010-08-04 21:25
Hi Biswaroop, I don't think you need to feel low on the high ISO. The shot in itself is excellent and beautifully composed. Perfect for the sacred mountain.
subhendu_bagchi
(26091) 2010-08-05 18:00
Hi Biswaroop,
beautiful sunset shot. Like the colour tone on Nanda Devi. Great composition with the silhouetted mountains at foreground. Great exposer and superb depth. Very well captured shot. Tfs.
Best wishes.
Subhendu
Signal-Womb
(13048) 2010-08-06 16:48
Fantastic capture of magical warm light which contrasts wonderfully with the blues. Great depth in this and a real feeling of awe and wonder. Nice work, Steve..
ilDottore
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(5252) 2010-08-07 4:09
Hello Biswaroop,
I don't care about softness and noise.
This view is just stunning.
Wonderful composition and colours.
Good photographer knows not only HOW to make a picture. Very good photographer knows also WHEN to make it.
You're very good, indeed... :)
Greetings from Lanzarote
Chris
nikkitta
(17070) 2010-08-07 15:58
Hy Biswaroop,
I don't know very much about photo techniques but I love sunsets and this mountain at this moment, seems to be a magic one emerging from the blue below
It must be quite an experience to be there at this moment!!
Greetings
Maria
PaulVDV
(63574) 2010-08-11 13:32
Hello Biswaroop,
The light on the peak at sunset and the warm tones as its result while the rest of the mountain scenery is in the shadow make this picture absolutely wonderful.
I also like the inclusion of the silhouette of that mountain on the foreground so that we get several layers of mountains on the picture.
Best regards, Paul
SNOOP_Chan
(4377) 2010-08-13 6:45
Hey man, there are lots of sunset photo on TE, but this one stands out. Very nice colors on the mountain. Very high POV, how did u get up there?
Regards!
kordinator
(8738) 2010-08-14 10:54
Hello Biswaroop
An amazind mountainscape composition.
Everything in this photo is perfect.
I like a lot of work.
Respect
Saa
claudeD
(47754) 2010-08-14 11:59
Hello Biswaroop,
Very fine picture with a perfect composition and amazing contrasts.I like this view very much.Amazing atmosphere in this picture.Very wll done.TFS.
With regards from Luxembourg
JC
zanzi
(13690) 2010-08-25 13:20
Bonsoir Biswaroop
Fabulous light. Almost a painting.
I am stunned.
Love it
Bravo
Photo Information
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Copyright: Biswaroop Mukherjee (bmukherjee)
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(1516) - Genre: Τοποθεσίες
- Medium: Έγχρωμο
- Date Taken: 2010-06-11
- Categories: Καθημερινότητα, Φύση, Αποφασιστική στιγμή
- Camera: Nikon D 80, Nikon 18-135mm 1:3.5 - 5.6 ED
- Έκθεση: f/11, 1/80 δευτερόλεπτα
- Details: Tripod: Yes
- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση
- Date Submitted: 2010-08-01 20:17
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