Come Rain Come Shine Photo

Photographer’s Note

Thiksey, Leh-Ladakh - altitude 3400 m

Thiksey Gompa.
The opposite bank of the Indus river is covered with the storm, whereas the sun poured down its light upon the gompa this side, it's in only 30 minutes after the last photo.
I heard that here Ladakh is a high altitude desert as the Himalayas create a rain shadow, however this year i had visited often rained.

I also handed some photos of the novice monks taken by TE member Eric LE PARC (eleparc).

InasiaJones, sevy, isabela_sor, bapun1, Vasa, danos, gildasjan, Charo, Mazeo has marked this note useful

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pcp (3368) 2008-06-26 1:32

Hi Hisash,

Magnificent clouds... lovely details and colors.. good composition and POV... well done.

TFS

Senthil

smarmier (69) 2008-06-26 1:40

This is a great photo with a lot of depth. I love the clouds.
However I think I would have tried to recover some highlights as the buildings on the right lack a little detail. But that's my opinion.
Great photo.
Thanks

InasiaJones (20717) 2008-06-26 1:49

Hi Hisashi,

Images with contrast between sunny and cloud covered parts are often stunning, but from your angle, it's even more dramatic.

I like how you have used the façade of the gompa, not in a descriptive way - if it would have been shot from the front - but as a leading line towards the disconcerting clouds. This way of presenting the elements is more suggestive than factual, more interesting and richer than just a plain view. It's original and you took full advantage of the meteorological situation to create a singular image.

Ciao!

André

marianita (3356) 2008-06-26 2:02

Hishashi, a very dramatic sky!
well taken adn framed. the white against the dark
marianna

marion44 (4284) 2008-06-26 2:47

Hello,Beautiful dramatic moment ! The contrast between the very dark sky and white building is excellent and the vertigineous place gives even more drame to the scene. Excellent !
Have a nice day,
Marion

STONERMLS (38) 2008-06-26 3:09

Hello Hisashi,

It is a beautiful photo with a superb contrast between light and dark. The clouds, mountains, trees and bulidings create a an excellent scene. Well seen.

Thanks,

Marcus

sevy (14070) 2008-06-26 3:33

Bonjour Hisashi,

Wonderful landscape using a lot and nicely the storm light. The difference of lightning between teh foreground and the background is huge and brings a lot of attraction looking to this photo.

When I visited, the light was flat so that I took only photo from inside, especially the giant Buddha.
Very well done,

Yves.

Morac (21113) 2008-06-26 3:49

Hello Hisashi
Contrast between the white walls and the black of the sky before the storm is seizing.
I like also the composition which lets to us discover the plain under its green color.
Regards

Marc

imtiyaz (997) 2008-06-26 4:27

Hi Hisashi,

Amazing composition,
Beautiful clouds,
well composition

- imtiyaz

ribeiroantonio (22056) 2008-06-26 6:28

This is a spectacular picture with a wonderful view. The light/colour contrast is superb and the clouds/sky adds a dramatic feeling to the scenery. Very well done.
Antonio

isabela_sor (42727) 2008-06-26 6:29 [Comment]

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bapun1 (803) 2008-06-26 9:23

Nicely captured landscape with the drama created by descending rain and a shadow chase.

So much so detailed in one!

Fantastic.

Regards,
Bishnu.

wolf38 (13153) 2008-06-26 9:41

Hello Hisashi. With regarding the TE-gallery I remain hanging on your photo. You photographed this wonderful motive excellent. The photo has a high technical quality. But above all the colors of the mountains and the sky are fantastic. Best regards, Wolfgang.

Vasa (6589) 2008-06-28 13:47

Hello Hisashi, friend,

I repeat my compliments for your work in India. This wonderful picture from Thiksey is for my soul. All compliments for you and Japan, magic country. Friendly your

Branko

dvlazar (6492) 2008-06-29 3:49

A contrast of light and dark.
I like the ominous and atmospheric sky in this one... well done,
Great light and sharpness thru out.

Dave

macondo (13333) 2008-06-29 10:54

Hello Hisashi.
A very dramatic shot, with the contrast of the well lit buildings and that incredibly dark sky. The river itself seems to be half in shade and half in light. It's a really dynamic and powerful shot. Well done.
Regards,
Andrew

danos (33680) 2008-06-30 2:47

Hello Hisashi,
very nice presentation of the Thiksey Gompa,with the threatening sky in the background over the Mt and the native houses in the foreground.I like the light that floodlight the scene that brings out the details of the houses.Well done.

Have a nice week,Danos

gildasjan (24219) 2008-06-30 7:42

Bonjour Hisashi
L'ambiance crée par ce contraste est extraordinaire.Une très bonne gestion de la lumière pour cette composition.
Bravo et bonne journée.
Amicalement
Gildas

testmaniac (12340) 2008-06-30 11:55

Hi Hisash, good composition,contrast make this photo wonderful! So nice front and background! Great place and view!

TFS and regards,
Phil

aadilj (17950) 2008-07-03 3:26

I love the tones and shades of the sky and the way you have used the perspective to capture this one. Its superb and extremely well captured

Stepan (27175) 2008-07-04 23:16

A typical ladakhi mood and view. The extrem light contrast is striking and makes the compo really strong. Well framed too.
Stéphane

Charo (32126) 2008-07-06 16:38

久もしもし、
この貴重な美しい場所です。私愛を見ることを可能にすると、フレーム部分の周囲の人々や環境にしてください。素晴らしい展望をご覧ください。素晴らしい仕事です。
よろしくお願い申し上げます
Charo

Gregtom (7119) 2008-07-10 23:10

Hello, Hisashi!
very nicely composed image! I lake the diagonal line, dividing photo int two parts - nature and architecture. The weather conditions were just perfect - little bit of sun and frightening clouds near... Good moment!
regards,
Greg

flatwin (1936) 2008-08-02 23:26

bonjour,

un excellent cliché de cette ville qui ressort bien avec le temps couvert et ce ciel inquiétant

Arnaud

arnabchat (7058) 2008-08-18 2:55

just too good... or maybe magnificent is the correct word!
a classic composition of a gorgeous landscape from a great point of view.
TFS, Arnab

Giorgio (8828) 2008-08-19 22:43

- Splendid composition for this landscape under this threatening cloudy sky but nonetheless with a nice light, it's very successful, bravo!
Greetings.
giorgio

Mazeo (211) 2008-08-24 1:25

Hello Hisashi,

I love landscapes threatened by storms and this one is beautiful!

The details are sharp, even in the darkened mountain chain.

Thank you,

Mathieu