View to Himalaya's highest peaks, a photo from Uttarakhand, Nord

Photographer's Note

Continuing the Curzon trail treking. The most dificult part is over, although we are now above the 4000m and it's a bit hard to breathe at this altitude. From now on, it's a straight way with an easy soft ascent, until we get to the Kuari Pass at 4300m. The scenery is more dry and with amazing views all around of the snowcapped highest peaks of the Himalayas.

WS1 - A picture of the 4000m reach point.
WS2 - An alternative image with me posing in front of the snowcapped peaks(obviously I couldn't make it the main picture).

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carper (96) 2007-01-16 13:18

very nice one Ricardo,
good srie of this mountains, good quality, fine composition good pov, and yes I like the good job here.
gr. jaap

mesutilgim (0) 2007-01-16 13:18

Hi Ricardo,
Very nice capture. Wonderfull compo and colors. Thanks for sharing
MESUT ILGIM

indoka28 (5261) 2007-01-16 13:25

Hello Ricardo,

A perfect Trek Earth pic ..!!!!

The colour, The prespective and the mood of the pic is great....great great job done...and the route looks so inviting..!!

Thanks for sharing this worderful work..

Regards,

Indro

berek (50518) 2007-01-16 13:25

OLA RICARDO
WOVV GREAT VIEW . I FELL POWER OF NATURE. I LIKE LONELY CLOUDS. CONGRATULATIONS .TAKE CARE
BURAK
****

scalerman (26900) 2007-01-16 13:57

Ricardo: Great TW stuff. Fine environmental action photo. Your DOF is splendid here with enough sharpness for the cascade of peaks and the trekker. regards, c

josepmarin (59385) 2007-01-16 14:09

Olá Ricardo,
tus fotos de este trekking me producen una sensación de sana envidia, me gustaría haber estado allí. Las vistas que te ofrecen estos puntos de vista tan altos son impresionantes, te dejan sin aliento.
A esta altura los colores del cielo y la nieve de las montañas son más puros y brillantes, y tu foto los capta perfectamente, con gran calidad de imagen.
Los WS son espectaculares también.
Magnífica serie de este trekking, amigo mío.
Un abrazo,
Josep

dkeus31 (27739) 2007-01-16 14:11

Hello Ricardo,
Except that I would prefer to see the face of the other person (or (s)he could look the panorama, the latter is really great and inviting to a walk.
Regards
Didier

nwoehnl (122) 2007-01-16 14:17

Olá Ricardo. A fine trekking picture that manages to do two things at once - to convey the unique scenic appeal of the Himalaya region, but also to have a storytelling element about the trek by including the person in the scene. The photo is well-contrasted and the very deep DOF is essential to get the full value out of this landscape. Thanks for adding the two workshop photos as well.

Buin (42580) 2007-01-16 14:28

Hallo Ricardo!
You show us a really breathtaking view from an otstanding viewpoint! Including so much of the foreground works very well here because of the hereby created depth. Great!
Greetings from Germany!
Frank

gilou530 (34) 2007-01-16 16:14

Wouah
salut ricardo
super paysage avec l'himalaya en fond, sacré trek que tu as fait la c'est grandiose, merci de me faire réver,bravo
amitiés
gilbert

Greg1949 (9011) 2007-01-16 17:52

Great shot, great explanation and alternative views.

Greg

coco (30439) 2007-01-16 17:59

Hola Ricardo.

Nice picture and also nice the WS (fun the second one).
But even if you couldn't post that second WS as main photo, I think that as photo is better than this one.

Anyway, nice this trip for you and for us.

Regards.

Tue (82372) 2007-01-16 18:14

Hej Ricardo,
Great view of this mountain landscape. I like the contrast between the more hazy peaks in the far and the clearer view in front. The composition is good too with the placement of the person at the left hand side. Good work, thanks for sharing!
Hilsen,
Lars

leonorkuhn (16237) 2007-01-16 19:55

Olá Ricardo,

Um panorama espetacular, em cores e texturas magníficas. Neste ar rarefeito a luminosidade é excepcional, a imagem tem uma transparência que só se encontra nas altitudes. Linda foto, obrigada por partilhá-la conosco.
Abraço,
Leonor

sarju (5324) 2007-01-16 21:11

Hi Ricardo
I wish I could have told you the names of all of these peaks ...but I would like to skip it as I am not sure.
My fav photo among your WSs would be the one in which you pose in front of these peaks.
Thanks for sharing again my fellow photographer and trekker ... cheers ... sarju
PS: thanks for this virtual trek mate ... very enjoyable.

lucasgalodoido (26958) 2007-01-16 21:25

Olá Ricardo!
Estave vendo suas foto e gostei muito! Achei por acaso, pois estou querendo comprar uma Samsung Pro 815 também e estava avaliando a qualidade das imagens! Gostei muito! Vc recomendaria essa camera? Quais são os prós e contras dela?
Parabéns e Abraço!

arnabchat (7233) 2007-01-16 23:45

Hola Ricardo!
this is a superb collection. an incredible view of the great Himalays. TFS, Arnab

bantonbuju (51815) 2007-01-17 3:03

this is gorgeous, ricardo, for its esthetical and geographical value...
(now, would you like this image without a "human element" as much as with "it"? i personally wouldnt :-)))
tc, j.

Gerrit (59968) 2007-01-17 4:13

Hi Ricardo,
great POV and the man looking to al;l that peaks just lijke that is a great catch.
Regards, Gerrit

markstaples (15670) 2007-01-17 4:19

Hi Ricardo
I find this well composed - there are so many contrasting textures to keep the eye engaged. The background is stunning too. What a lovely pose you adopted in the WS! ;-)
Best wishes
Mark

ribeiroantonio (22730) 2007-01-17 6:00

Isto é maravilhoso, andar no top do mundo. Também gostia de o fazer mas não sei se teria pedalada para tal. Como é que te ocorreu essa ideia, e como é que organizáste o "passeio"? A propósito, já ando para te perguntar isto há algum tempo, quantas pessoas faziam parte do grupo?
Como sempre, a foto é espectacular e muito bem executada. As tonalidades dos sucessivos planos são fantásticas e a noção de distância é excelente. Gosto muito.
António

flory (4848) 2007-01-17 6:15

ola Ricardo,
I told you that are a hero?I think yes..are very nice all pictures of the Himalaya..I believe you it's hard to breathe at so high altitude,but it deserved all the difficulties..the perspective of this one is splendid,good sharpn/clarity..
bravo!
flory

PixelTerror (0) 2007-01-17 6:37

Ola Ricardo,
Another beautiful one that has similar appeal as the previous one I commented in terms of composition, what is different in this one is that we get a clear sense it was shot at a higher altitude because there are no trees left here.
Have a nice day,
JEan-Yves

feather (51130) 2007-01-17 9:04

All 3 images are wonderful and really show up the enormity of the Himalayan landscape, probably the one with you posing more so. As you say you couldn't use that as your main post (unless you took it yourself on a tripod with the timer)and this is the next best. It looks like a wonderful adventure you had.
Kath

chrisnet (23062) 2007-01-17 9:44

Hello Ricardo,
I like the framing of this fantastic panorama, the mountains of Himalaya are georgious, excellent light and colors, a very beautiful photo. Thanks for sharing!
Regards
Christian

ChrisJ (160174) 2007-01-17 10:36

Ola Ricardo

A breathtaking view. Sarankot near Pokhara in Nepal has similar views. Wonderful sharpness & a superb blue sky enhanced by the altitude.

pat0500 (21561) 2007-01-17 11:58

Hola Ricardo,
Very beautiful point of view and very good perspective of the mountains.
Pretty coulours, good light and sharpness, good shot..!
Best regards, Abraço.
Patrick

Vato_Law (12732) 2007-01-17 15:33

Olá Ricardo,
E eis-nos chegados ao tecto to planeta... é incrível e indescritivel a sensação que me invade sempre que vejo estes picos, tão majestosos e 'serenos'.
A composição é fantastica com estas pedras em destaque e a vista de fundo deslumbrante. Gostei da inclusão do 'elemento humano' que suponho seja o mesmo de outras fotos anteriores (já não me desgraço mais, 'elemento humano cai sempre bem, e dá para ambos os lados).
Fica bem.
Paulo

alvaraalto (42358) 2007-01-17 17:46

Hi Ricardo,
Great picture of the roof of the world.
How do you like your Samsung Pro815?
groet Rob

UnTrained (0) 2007-01-18 3:21

Olá Ricardo,
deep impression. Great view. Wonderful colors. Lovely sharpness.
Excellent composition. No more words.
Cheers, Ulf

luisafonso (862) 2007-01-18 3:35

Grande paisagem Ricardo! Até dá para sentir o ar rarefeito e puro dos Himalaias. Da próxima vez que lá fores trazes-me uma garrafinha desse ar. :) Cá está de novo a tua ajudante involuntária. Sempre colina acima. Tal e qual como as tuas fotos! Muito bem.

papagolf21 (152601) 2007-01-18 3:39

Bonsoir, mon ami Ricardo,
Grimpez si vous le voulez, mais n'oubliez jamais que le courage et la force ne sont rien sans prudence, et qu'un seul moment de négligence peut détruire une vie entière de bonheur. N'agissez jamais à la hâte, prenez garde au moindre pas.
Et dès le début, pensez que ce pourrait être la fin -
Edward Whymper
La montagne offre à l'homme tout ce que la société moderne oublie de lui donner.
Superbe prise de vue.
Amitiés.
Philippe

Angshu (56760) 2007-01-18 4:07

Ola Ricardo
An excellent compo. with this one...the jagged path on the left with your wilful assistant, the huge depth, the fantastic contrasts with the jagged snow capped peaks in the far distance...what more can we ask?..I am progressing on the trekking path with you, albeit in the virtual mode. This is the Nanda Devi range…and Trishul and Nanda Ghunti are some well known peaks…are they in the frame?
PS : I quite liked your posed shot in the WS :-)
Friendly Regards
Angshu
Your President Prof. Cavaco Silva is in Bangalore for the last two days…I thought I say Hi to him on your behalf, when I meet him ;-)

Paolo (41258) 2007-01-18 4:37

Hello Ricardo, another good one from the top of the world!
excellent colours and quality also in this one, with a great view on the distant peaks.
thanks, ciao

ninaL (21348) 2007-01-18 5:03

Hi, Ricardo.
Beautiful view.
Good composition and impressive colors.
I think the "human element" is very well situated ;).
Best regards. Grazyna.

john_c (24666) 2007-01-18 11:48

Hi Ricardo,
The POV is very well chosen, with the slab like rocks in the foreground left contrasting with the brown ridge angling in on the right, followed by several layers of peaks. The hiker is well positioned in the frame and all is seen with great clarity. The WS shots are also interesting and well captured. Great work, Ricardo. This is a stimulating trek, and was obviously invigorating.
John

jmdaoudal (82) 2007-01-18 12:19

Of course this is not a Bibi's place, to low of course, but it is a nice place. I like this trek in your trip, very typical for the guide, and with a great view to the peaks.
You show both ation and landscape here, this gives a good idea of the conditions for a trek. Nice weather too and quite dry area.
I like it
jean Michel

pablominto (53746) 2007-01-19 2:25

Hello Ricardo,
The richness of colours is impressive, and probably partly due to the clear air in this altitude!
Image is well composed, and offers a magnificient view to the mountain range in the back...
Good foreground and the human interest well taken care of!
Greetings,
Pablo -

xuaxo (6854) 2007-01-19 7:52

Olá Ricardo,
Nesta gosto muito do ponto de vista, com as rochas do trilho em primeiro plano como que projectando-se para atingir o nível dos picos ao fundo.
Mme Riclopes aqui ficou com um aspecto um pouco desanimado, mas é interessante como ela ficou já metade acima da linha dos picos no horizonte; mais uns passos e lá estará no tecto do mundo. Contudo, gosto mais de ver a posição dos caminhantes sentados na foto de WS; talvez por estarem mais pequenos dá mais a ideia da grandiosidade deste sítio.
A foto de Mr Riclopes também está muito boa. Quem foi o fotógrafo, Mme, o guia, o tripé?
F

pitai (3985) 2007-01-19 17:55

Oi Ricardo, belas cores muito bem saturadas. Que dão uma grande profundidade. Gosto de ver a pessoa dentro desta composiçao, já que da um bom ponto de referencia, tanto de escala quanto de foco. Um bom fim de semana meu amigo!

sergio1 (12152) 2007-01-22 18:15

Hi Ricardo

De verdad que tus fotos del treking son increibles, vaya vista. Vaya viaje mas completo.

Respecto a la foto vuelves a trabajar muy bien con la profundidad de campo y la composicion siempre buscando la presencia de personas. Las texturas son fantasticas y con la gran definicion nos podemos trasportar a este lugara.

Un gran trabajo para un gran viaje.
Sergio

Henryk_Bilor (20803) 2007-01-24 14:43

Ola Ricardo
Lovely view at the snowy mountains. Good depth of field with the path in the foreground.
Regards

Didi (61589) 2007-01-30 12:22

Hi Ricardo
A big difference between a pyrenean mountain view.
Very nice percpective of the path with the man in a stategic position in the frame.
Your composition is very interesting.
Cheers.

vagabondtravels (6511) 2007-02-02 19:59

Hey Richardo

Another great mountain shot. Really nice comp with the trail leading up the left side to the hiker. What a background. Well done.
Ben

stego (24132) 2007-04-01 19:26

Olá Ricardo,

Acho que com esta conseguiste algo raro, que é mostrar a sensação de "andar no cimo do mundo". O facto de isso não ser completamente verdade, pois apesar de estarem a 4000 metros e os picos com neve serem bastante mais altos de certa forma ainda torna a experiência mais impressionante, pois a sensação que dá é que estão à mesma altitude deles.

Acho que é o pov contra-picado, pores na diagonal o caminho encavalitado à beira da encosta íngreme e o vale, a posição da figura exactamente no horizonte e os picos ao fundo que provocam aquele efeito impressionante.

Claro que a vista é de cortar a respiração e a luminosidade tão característica daquelas alturas e a qualidade técnica (definição, saturação de cores, etc.) também contribuem para que seja uma foto espectacular.

Tb. gosto dos WS's (compo, etc), principalmente daquele onde apareces.

Um abraço, José.

paura (25802) 2007-12-06 2:22

Ricardo,
Incrível essa vista! Parece ser um passei daqueles que se leva na memória até o fimn da vida. A variedade de formas e cores é enorme.

Abraço

Paulo

jmdias (103082) 2009-01-06 5:52

ricardo

quando estive em Potosi e em el alto a altitude é de 4000 metros, mas já estive a 5.300 e passei mal pois já vinha mal há dias, toda vez que vou ao altiplano tenho diarréia, eles dizem que é da água mas acho que é mesmo da altura. em potosi uma amiga minha resolveu transar com seu namorado inglês e quase desmaiou durante o kamasutra , ri bastante quando soube, acho que ela queria quebrar algum recorde próprio.hahaha.. aqui o cenário é mesmo grandioso, linda vista do abismo e das montanhas ao fundo. a persopnagem ficaria melhor contemplando o vale mas está bem assim também, belo enquadramento e luz.

abraços

jorge