On the edge of the cliff, a photo from Uttarakhand, Nord

Photographer's Note

Back to India and Curzon trail.

This is not far from the image "Twisted trees" of my last post from India. You can see similar trees, but not the same.
On the edge of this cliff, we had an amazing view to another valley and the guide was explaining the name of the several places and what we still had to walk this day. It was about noon and we still had to go all the way down to the very bottom of this valley and ascend to the very top of the other side, passing near by those colorful terraces fields. It was a long way, but with a fantastic scenery, so it was not that hard.

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carper (96) 2007-02-26 13:28

marvelous shot my friend,
what a great light you captured here, good pov and a very good details, very good photo, with a high quality, great job.
gr. jaap

sleon (9402) 2007-02-26 13:46

Hi Ricardo
What a breathtaking view over this valley. The twisted tree is very distinctive and makes a strong visual element while the people add a lot to the composition and indicate the scale of the landscape. A fabulous shot.
Susanna

Cormac (26565) 2007-02-26 13:51

Great shot! I like the way you used the two people in the shot to give this a human touch. It really makes it easy for us to imagine that we are there. What a great view too, with the valley stretching out in front of us. This seems almost 3 dimensional. Excellent!

Albrecht (11283) 2007-02-26 14:00

HI Ricardo
Beautiful view;good compo;interesting valley and tree in front; good compo and colours.
greetings Albrecht

chrisnet (23062) 2007-02-26 14:04

Hello Ricardo,
Excellent depht here, good framing with the tree in the foreground and the human touch is very well done. A impressive and wonderful shot.
Regards
Christian

ben4321 (9875) 2007-02-26 14:11

I remember those trees!
I like how the frame is divided into two halves, with the twisted trees dominating one side of the frame.
Good positioning of the two people, and the fact that they are looking out at the view invites us to follow the direction of their gaze.
Good work Ricardo.

Cheers,
Ben

tavara (0) 2007-02-26 14:15

hi,
very good composition.look like http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Middle_East/Turkey/photo587576.htm

pat0500 (21561) 2007-02-26 15:30

Ola Ricardo,
One does not have to learn you how to take beautiful pictures.
Magnífico ponto de vista muito impressionante.
A superb landscape indeed, very pretty colours too..!
Very nice composition..!
Best regards, Abraço.
Patrick

JCG (35153) 2007-02-26 15:31

Bonsoir Ricardo,

A superb view-point here, the sight of this place must be fabulous and thank you for sharing with us this beautiful photograph. I like much qualities of the image. This foreground well neat gives much relief to the whole of the landscape, it is very pleasant.The two characters at the edge of the vacuum give me really the giddiness. Beautiful photograph, thank you Ricardo.

With my all friendships,

Jean-Charles

gilou530 (34) 2007-02-26 15:58

salut ricardo
une rando que j'aurai aimé faire avec un paysage et un panorama qui sont superbes, je comprend l'admiration des trekeurs sur la photo, bravo
amitiés
gilbert

bibiweb (8) 2007-02-26 17:09

Ola Ricardo,
Wow! What a view! I really like the way you have composed the photo, with the tree occupying half of the space on the right. The depth of the photo is amazing and the presence of the two persons gives us the scale of this beautiful landscape. I like the way one of them is explaining something to the other and I feel as if I was there with them.
Regards, Brigitte

jinju (14265) 2007-02-26 22:35

Hi Ricardo,

very beatiful scenic shot. I like the fact that you include people in these, I always find that more interesting than a straight landscape shot. Thsi place looks simply amazing, you are very lucky to have been able to do such a trek

arnabchat (7233) 2007-02-27 0:02

very nice composition and view. love the oaks on the right fg. always nice to see pics from Uttaranchal

flory (4848) 2007-02-27 0:11

ciao Ricardo,
remember "twisted trees"..interesting here your pov,to let these trees and captured the landscape ..can see now it's a lovely valley/colourful terraces fields...fresh air there,can imagine that...
nice day,
flory

siolaw (38294) 2007-02-27 0:13

Hello Ricardo,
Super framing and compo with the two people perfectly place opposite of the trees...great luminosity and colors... natural looking sharpness. Nice red millet (in English.. the other names you got on a previous pic were local names) (;D) fields!
Laurent

coco (30439) 2007-02-27 1:14

Hola Ricardo.

Clever composition and also with a very good depth.
And that's the reason, I think, why looks so attractive.

Well done.

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Graal (103040) 2007-02-27 1:59

Hi Ricardo,
great view, beautiful colours and fantastic POV. Good composition also. I like this landscape a lot. Well done. Superb trip.
Gr., Aleksander

luisafonso (862) 2007-02-27 3:42

Quero uma foto daqueles terraços coloridos... Na minha opinião, esta é a tua melhor foto do Curzon até agora. A exposição está perfeita, a luz é boa e esta árvore em forma de teia traz uma outra dimensão à tua composição. Depois há o par de trekkers no sítio certo a juntar a tudo isto. Excelente!

Paolo (41258) 2007-02-27 4:17

Hi Ricardo, amazing one, with that strange trees on the foreground and your friends well placed on the image, looking down in the valley.
the small terraces on the other sides are fantastic.
thanks, ciao

bhorerpakhi (559) 2007-02-27 4:24

A good picture showing the interior of Himalayas and the inclusion of the guide and tourist is good. You were in shade and the valley in hard light, so it is not easy I know.
Poulomi

vincz (19113) 2007-02-27 4:52

Beautiful view with a great light in particular on the opposite hill with the terraces which really shine. great job.

Gerrit (59968) 2007-02-27 6:53

Hi Ricardo,
amazing depth not only in your picture. The trees and colours of the terraces are beautiful.
Regards, Gerrit

ChrisJ (159946) 2007-02-27 7:55

Ola Ricardo

I like the yellow & green stripes of the rice terraces in the bg. Superb sharpness & pov. Tfs!

pablominto (53746) 2007-02-27 14:16

Hello Ricardo,
A stunning view!
I like the effects of the side light that gets out the details, that goes for foreground and the valley below...
Strong foreground interest creates great feeling of depth, and the rice terraces in the middle of the forest is a nice element!
Greetings,
Pablo -

fayeulle (27827) 2007-02-27 15:26

HI ricardo
So vivid colors ! The mountain path seem really not easy. I like the (rice ?) terrace fields in the background.
Cheers
JP
I come back ;-)

prezntime (3946) 2007-02-27 21:52

Hello Ricardo.
God, what an amazing scene. Your companions really show the scale of your pending descent and ascent...I also like the inclusion of the twisted tree...Nice piece of interest to break up the vast expanse.
Best wishes,
Chris.

plimrn (21344) 2007-02-27 22:09

Ola Ricardo,
I expect that this trip more than made up for not skiing. The framing is outstanding; the detail of the tree and the two much-smaller men discussing the trail ahead provide an exception frame frame for th valley below. The valley with its terraced fields receeeding into the mist could be stand alone as a composition. To my favorites, SAA, Pat

manatee (4668) 2007-02-28 0:20

ola Amigo:

Nice place, this trees are unique, i like them.
About the view is amazing i like this terraces, many of the times they planting rice in thi lands.
I would like to see you in one of this picture some day, I hope you can considerate this option :)

bostankorkulugu (42832) 2007-02-28 5:33

wow, what a place to be... the wierd tree adds a lot, also these two persons on the left... cool compo indeed, ricardo... compliments and ciao.

best regards

korkut

:D

John_F_Kennedy (43797) 2007-02-28 9:17

Stunning panoram picture with great sharpness and excellent lighting.
Well done
Achim

feather (51130) 2007-02-28 10:36

How come I missed this?!! I think it is the best so far of your trek. The focus on the fg tree is perfect and the guide in the frame explaining to Ana(?) has a real purpose in the composition, giving it some dynamics. Excellent light and depth too.
Kath

Photo65Net (43144) 2007-02-28 11:32

Hello Ricardo,
Perfect landscape picture, with amazing depth, and impressive POV.
Your foreground choice is clever, too, it balances the couple.
Nice job,
Regards,
JB.

atus (15878) 2007-02-28 18:18

Hello Ricardo,
very well captured and greatly framed shot of this wonderful landscape. You did very well to include the persons, giving vitality, scale and balance to the shot. Very nice one!
Tfs and best wishes.
Attila

berek (50518) 2007-03-01 0:28

Ola Ricardo,
great shot my friend. beautiful bird eyes view. and framing. I like lovely nature. take care.
Burak
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xyz_martin (150) 2007-03-01 4:02

Amazing photo! I love the compo here and the colors of the fields below. The fields seems quite familiar to the terracing of the inkan city of Machu picchu. Nice sharpness and those twisted trees really add something to the picture and gives it balance. thx for sharing!

Kristo (543) 2007-03-01 17:11

Que vista aqueles dois tem ali de cima hem !
Uma paisagem deslumbrante sem duvida.
Quanto à analise tecnica da foto Ricardo, tenho a dizer que embora a foto tenha sido tirada numa posição em que acabou por "esbranquiçar" a parte de cima da Foto por causa da posição desfavorável do Sol, mas gostei muito do enquadramento escolhido com os dois "personagens no canto inferior esquerdo da Foto e até aqueles Ramos em primeiro plano ficaram muito bem a meu vêr.
Boa Foto Ricardo, Um abraço.

john_c (24666) 2007-03-01 20:18

Hi Ricardo,
Well composed, with the character trees on the right nicely balanced by the two hikers. There is good depth, and while might wish for more colour in the valley, the exposure level is right on, with a nice splash of hue provided by the yellow and orange fields referenced in your note. A very fine vista, with good clarity of detail. Its a keeper.
John

Angshu (56760) 2007-03-01 22:36

Ola Ricardo
One of your best from the trek? possibly, but then I would have said this more times before & each time, my friend, you give us another surprise. I like your framing on this with the tree on one side & your two willing subjects on the left looking at the vast expanse in front...I also know you've battled high contrasts of light here & have come out trumps. Phenomenal depth & my eyes goes to the terraces like a magnet because of the colours they provide
Regards
Angshu
PS : I'm moving to Delhi..want to come down again? That's an open invitation!

AiresSantos (56155) 2007-03-02 4:01

Ola Ricardo,
Fantastica esta foto ! Excelente perspectiva e qualidade. Os troncos das árvores á esquerda estão magnificos
Um grande abraço,
Aires

partha (14023) 2007-03-02 13:16

Hi Ricardo,
Excellent view. I like the clarity, the overall composition, inclusion of the persons and the wonderful view at the background.
Very nice looking shot.
regards.
partha

Tue (82146) 2007-03-03 16:50

Hej Ricardo,
I like the contrast you created with the placement of the nicely shaped tree and the people in the foreground. Must be fantastic to have such an impressive landscape as in this valley right in front of you while standing on such a high cliff. The composition is also good. Well done and thanks for sharing!
Hilsen,
Lars

xuaxo (6854) 2007-03-04 7:42

Olá Ricardo,
Espectacular, sim senhor. O guia explicando os sítios à senhora ficou perfeito naquele canto.
F

Clairedelune (4923) 2007-03-07 21:01

Ah! India? Are you sure? Is is some kind of test to see if people will really look at your photo? NO! It's not rice! It's not Vietnam or China! No. It's India and it's... millet!!! Funny thing is that when I go in food stores, few people know about millet. I guess I am one of the rare one who eat millet. ;) I have to say that it makes very colorful and beautiful terraces fields. I also very much like the tree with its twisted branches. Again, that makes me think of some fascinating trees you can see in Japanese paintings. Oh well, if you say it is India, I'll believe you. After all, I think you are a good guy! :)))
Claire

Emile (20352) 2007-03-09 12:00

Hola Ricardo.
Una foto impresionante, captada con una gran perspectiva y al mismo tiempo un fuerte efecto de profundidad. Has logrado un marco ideal para incluir el arbol y la pareja en primer plano con grandes detalles y luego la presencia del precipicio que nos lleva a las montañas con muy buenos colores.
Felicitaciones. TFS.

banyanman (7797) 2007-03-22 11:12

What a fabulous photograph of a fabulous view, Ricardo. I'm adding this to my favourites as this is a place that I would dearly like to visit one day. A superb POV and even without the twisted trees on the right, this would be a great landscape shot, but those trees, and the light reflecting off the leaves, really lift this shot to a new level. The depth and definition are excellent. Great work and one of the best that you've posted. Cheers . . . David

axiotea (21651) 2007-05-26 8:49

Olà Ricardo
Lovely view over the terraces fields well illuminated, the mountains, the twisted trees on the right side and finally the people giving a sense of scale to your image. Good sense of depth, light and framing.
Cheers
Marilyn

noborders (1010) 2007-05-26 9:18

Such a grand scenery ! I was lead to this photo by your last post , that I also like a lot - I have those stupid prejudices about placing "non natives" in a shot and try to avoid this generally, but here at the corner of the photo, the "tourist" plus the guide are not disturbing, they give also some scale to the whole picture and there is the beautiful gesture of the guide showing something in the far...
Bravo,
Cath.

paura (25802) 2007-09-25 5:40

Ricardo,
Essa foto está uma beleza. O lugar é realmente incrível, dá vontade de andar. Quantas horas vocês andavam por dia? Acampavam ou ficavam em hoteis?

Paulo

jmdias (102802) 2008-09-06 8:12

ricardo

uma bela vista com 3 elementos bem posicionados. Gosto da tortuosidade das árvores, a DUPLA está bem colocada ali e a paisagem ao fundo é muito bela, com destaque para as cores dos terraços. belo trabalho, boa prof. de campo

abraços

jorge