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A glimpse of Eden


A glimpse of Eden
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Copyright: Vincent Zolt (vincz) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2997 W: 85 N: 5051] (17520)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-02-12
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Nepal [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-06-01 1:26
Viewed: 1353
Points: 65
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Fewa Lake in Pokhara at the foot of the Anapurna range is the most beautiful and second biggest lake in Nepal. Its covers an average area of 4.4 sq. km. The reflection of Mt. Machhapuchhre and Annapurna can be seen in its serene water. Thick forest lies on the southern slopes of the lake. It is famous for its flat water boating. Engine boats are not allowed on the lake. If you get there someday, wake up early in the morning, enjoy sunrise, then hire a row boat and get on the lake when the morning mist starts to dissolve. The early morning light, the silence all around, all contributes to calm, peace and serenity. Once you return to the banks of the lake, just rest there meditating for a while together with the water buffalos.

Located on a small island in the middle of the lake, Barahi temple is a famous pilgrimage site dedicated to the boar magnification of Ajima, the protector deity representing the female force of Shakti. Different types of trees and flowers cover the small island. It takes less than 10 minutes by boat to reach the island. It is an ideal place in Pokhara to enjoy the lake and Himalaya views at the same time.

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Hi Vincent,
This image emits a lovely tranquil feeling, the gently rippling water with the reflections is wonderful, and you have placed the little island nicely in the frame. The boats add good extra detail and the clouds coming over are splendid with the nice light coming through. It looks and sounds and like a great place to absorb the beauty of the area.
Regards
Wanda

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  • jasmis Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2906 W: 618 N: 3203] (39009)
  • [2007-06-01 3:52]

Really amazing view. Superb panorama, excellent quality and interesting note.
Regards.

Bonjour Vincent,
voici un petit coin de paradis comme tu le dis!
La lumière est très bonne malgré le temps nuageux.
Cet année pas de voyages pour moi parce qu'il est possible que je quitte le Cameroun pour un autre pays, mais je garde toujours le désire d'aller au Bhoutan, en Inde, au Myanmar et maintenant j'ajoute le Népal que je decouvre davantage grâce à tes photos.
Alberto

Hi Vincent,
This is a really beautiful country. Its an impressive POV and picturesque composition. Gorgeous and soothing place, indeed. Thank you for sharing, Have a nice weekend
George

I think this needed to be a stop or so more under-exposed to really bring across the intensity of the sky; at the moment it's slightly over-exposed in the highlights, which has taken away some of the atmosphere.
Apart from that it's well taken, the composition is nicely balance and your shot brings across the beauty of this tranquil place.

Cheers,
Ben

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  • stego Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3765 W: 632 N: 5050] (15370)
  • [2007-06-01 9:40]

Salut Vincent,
Le titre est très bien choisit. Très belle compo, pour ça profondeur et l'atmosphère rêveuse. L'île est très bien détachée.
Amicalement, José.

hello Vincent,

Oh , i remember .... so beautiful, so peacefull . And you brought it in this beautiful photo so well. I like the soft colours and the composition. Hope it is really that peacefull as it is in your photo.
greetings, inn

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  • siolaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4002 W: 403 N: 6690] (22745)
  • [2007-06-01 10:48]

Salut Vincent,
Belle vue du lac et de l'ile dans la lumiere et la brume du matin... j'aime bien les couleurs douces et les reflections et texture de l'eau
Bon PdV bas sur l'eau.
Bien vu
Laurent

I like the colours of this picture. Nice composition and idea.
Best wishes,
Achim

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4915 W: 121 N: 509] (43305)
  • [2007-06-01 13:21]

Bonsoir Vincent,
unusual place and view, interesting note. I like the composition and colours, good POV. Well done photo.
Gr., Aleksander

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  • isabib Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 363 W: 16 N: 173] (1945)
  • [2007-06-01 14:55]

Hi Vincent,

Nice POV and really like the very low view of the water.

Well done and TFS!

Salut Vincent,
An amazing photo.
I like the composition with the fantastic atmosphere and colors.
Very good job.
Best regards. Uğur

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  • Gerrit Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4311 W: 88 N: 5324] (25700)
  • [2007-06-01 19:57]

Hi Vincent,
low on the water, very good POV. Beautiful light and excellent catch of the clouds in the mountains.
REgards, Gerrit

tomorrow

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  • Stepan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5150 W: 94 N: 3997] (26297)
  • [2007-06-02 1:11]

J'adore la surface de l'eau, qui semble lourde, fraiche et pure également.
Très bon cadrage dans une douce lumière, très belle.
Une bonne ambiance quoi !!
Stéphane

Hi Vincent,
Great picture of this beautiful place. Amazing reflections, excellent details and sharpness. I like how you framed the picture and note
TFS and have a nice weekend
Aires

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  • leo61 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3727 W: 343 N: 7503] (31994)
  • [2007-06-02 3:35]

Hi Vincent!
Great light and a peacefull atmosphere,you present us here.Your image has a good depth,thanks to the island and the little boats in the distance and I like the surface of the lake with it`s nice reflections.
Regards,Leo

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  • sayan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 593 W: 75 N: 693] (2603)
  • [2007-06-02 4:43]

Hi Vincent,

A beautiful post. The low angle was effective here. The clouds are nicely captured. This image has a sense of calmness and tranquility. Wonderful.

regards

Sayan

Salut Vincent,
Beau boulot, où tu conjugues la maîtris de la lumière par ce temps gris et la beauté du cadrage.
C'est bien vu,
Bon week,
JB.

Hi Vincent,
So nice atmosphere with the clouds giving the most of the beauty to this place.Very peaceful gives a very nice sense to me...

Greetings,
Thomas

Bonsoir Vincent,
J'aime les reflets du ciel dans cette eau plissée, une belle atmosphère douce se dégage de cette photo. Belle prise.
Amicalement
Christian

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  • Angshu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5038 W: 170 N: 7806] (25466)
  • [2007-06-03 3:54]

Hello Vincent
I can almost touch the waters...the reflections on the water of the clouds is fantastic...but perhaps I would have loved to see the island & the temple a bit bigger.
Regards
Angshu

Right title Vincent, a true eden this place, and your image is really good in order to show us this paradise, TFS and compliments.
Have a nice week
Ciao
Vinicio

It seems you took this from a boat as you headed for thetemple. The low POV works beautifully on the reflections and ripples in the water. A lovely view.
Kath

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  • edal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1048 W: 100 N: 1629] (5654)
  • [2007-06-03 18:23]

Bonsoir Vincent!
It really is a paradize place and the photo is majestic too. Diagonal composition, reflections in a lake and some romantic clouds makes alwais a winning composition.
Congratulations!
Anton

Hi Vincent
Lovely lake reflecting the sky. Beautiful place and capture with great colours.
Regards

Hi Vincent,
Your cow photo can not really impress me, but this one...wow, what a mood, what a fantastic light over the lake. Soft, warm, truly wonderful how you captured this. Those reflecting clouds and tips of blue in the lake are wonderful, even more because the rimpling in the water and still a reflection...amazing.
That tiny island does it all, together with the boat in the far distance. Looks small here, but on a large print is must look wonderful.
A great shot my friend...really good..!!!
Regards, Henk

Definitely a paradise. The calmness of the water and the little island in the lake make for a nice scene. The light is also good and add good colours to the composition. Your perspective from a boat or low angle create a nice horizontal line which give good balance to the image. Thanks Vincent.

Roberto

Bonjour Vincent,
une belle composition, avec des couleurs douces et la faible lumière, qui crée une atmosphère spéciale et très agréable à ce paysage. Les reflets dans l'eau du lac et le brouillard inspirent beaucoup de paix et calme, en plus de donner un grand intérêt esthétique à l'ensemble.
Un joli travail.
Amicalement,
Josep

Hi Vincent.

What a pleasure for our eyes this view! Excellent depth and clouds!

Rgs, Oscar

Hi Vincent,
Impressive place. Superb panoramic view.
Congratulations,
Rossy

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  • jmcl Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2589 W: 146 N: 3421] (11904)
  • [2007-06-09 0:36]

Hi Vincent,

Wonderful soft meditation .. I love the composition of the low land and island .. the clouds hitting the hillside are beautiful .. but it is that gentle diffuse rippled reflection that just grabs me.

take care,

John

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  • prumod Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1131 W: 149 N: 297] (8229)
  • [2007-06-09 10:21]

hi vincent...
wonderful snap at this lake at high land!
nice frame and colors!!! landing down clouds are so attractive...
greetings...

Hi Vincent. Great photo. I love that lovely glassy texture you have caught on the water. Well composed with good placement of the major elements that make up this shot. Nice colour and detail also. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

A very soft photo with subtle color variations. It looks just like a painting.
Excellent composition and just the right amount of exposure.

Doron.

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