Lost on the way Photo

Photographer’s Note

This was taken on the way to Yumesamdong. I was sitting in the front seat of the car, when I looked out of the windshield and saw this. I wondered what if I got lost here and never had to return to the lab and mundane things! The himalayan mountains sure must be a good place to get lost...

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xavshot (63117) 2008-02-10 11:52

Bonsoir Shaeri
j'aime beaucoup les couleurs dans cette photo. Le chemin qui part vers le fond de la photo permet d'ajouter de la profondeur; Beau travail.
Xavier

indoka28 (5187) 2008-02-10 11:52

Hello shaeri,

A place surely, rates among the highest to get lost..!! good POV and I liked the clouds very much here...gives a feeling of going into the unknown..!! I would still prefer to just get off the vehicle and start walking by the right side of the image..I can see a small path in the distance and thats enough for me to call it a trail..exploring every beauty nature has to offer..!!

I find the image just a bit soft..wat do u say..??

good one..!!

regards
indro

Balwant (582) 2008-02-10 11:54

The shot is naturely so beautiful that you are right in saying that you can get lost. The polarizer filter has cut through the glass and therefore you have not missed much. Regards, Balwant

pat0500 (21513) 2008-02-10 12:00

Hi Shaeri,
Beautiful lansdcape and good framing..!
Good light and colours, the fog brings more to this pretty picture..!
Good shot..!
Well done,
Patrick

AROBN54 (10789) 2008-02-10 12:01

Ahhhh, Shaeri,
you don't even know how inviting that looks (AND the thought of getting lost there). That nice curving road leading in, those wonderful colors, all that space. That beautifully cloudy sky hugging the mountain tops. What a marvelous view and a great place to dream about. Many thanks and warmest regards,
Shelly

parbo (11006) 2008-02-10 12:31

Hi Shaeri,

Great information, then we have a wonderful place for lost. Please count me too. I like your way adding great view from road while adding splendid ridges, cloudy mountains with wonderful autumn colors. Congratulations.

Friendly Regards,

Ertugrul

mariandrea (973) 2008-02-10 12:55

Namaste Shaeri, another great place... and very good picture, fantastic colours and point of view, just a road inviting to go there... Congrats and thanxs for sharing these great landscapes of your country. Chau chau,

Maria

Bluejeans (33017) 2008-02-10 13:25

Ola Shaeri ,
Que bela paisagem bem colorida de verdes castanhos , gostei da estrada a cortas a foto no primeiro plano , bonitas as nuvens a cobrir grande parte das montasnhas , bom enquadramento da foto , parabéns !!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

Dyerco (9288) 2008-02-10 13:39

Hi Shaeri
Very nice colours and nice POV. I just wish I could see a little more detail on the right mountainside. maybe try the dodging tool in PS to lighten it up a tad. Is that a waterfall up there?
TFS
Phil

isabela_sor (42435) 2008-02-10 15:00 [Comment]

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gracious (20017) 2008-02-10 16:22

Hello friend shaeri,
Thank you for sharing this piece of paradise on earth!
excellent pov with great depth, sharpness, awesome colouration and so much details to enjoy!
well done
best regards
Tony

nirajsinha (822) 2008-02-10 18:24

Hi Shaeri,

Your Sikkim series caused many people to get lost in thoughts of great Himalaya (I am happy that I am one of them). Himalaya is not just a beautiful range of mountains but it mean a lot for those who love to see world from a different point of view. For ages, Himalaya happened to be a guiding source for seekers of spiritual upliftment. I believe Himalaya is my real home and some day(may be in this or next birth)... anyway leave it.

I love the composition of your shot and deceptive clouds are real beauty here. A bit soft as Indranill said in his comment. Overall a great shot.

Regards

Niraj Sinha

angela926 (1882) 2008-02-10 18:28

Hello Shaeri, Very nice composition,I love how the leads my in. nice colors and good details and textures.
Angela

chpp (4007) 2008-02-10 19:26

Hi Shaeri
great shot, nice mix of textures and colours in perfect harmony.
Good compo and quality
cheers
chris

siolaw (25830) 2008-02-10 21:36

Hi Shaeri,
To survive in the wild , speilly in altitude you need some special resilience!! The rich autumn colors contrast well with that piece of blue sky.. sharp details and a good framing/POV.
That doesnt seem to be a busy road!
Greetings
Laurent

Clementi (45101) 2008-02-11 1:44

ciao Sharei ,
beautiful landscape ,
with fantastic colors and atmosphere surreal .
regards
Giorgio

prumod (8264) 2008-02-11 6:43

hi shaeri...
very nice place... the color of the sky with fog is very beautiul and you've ompiled it beautifully....
greetings...

danos (33192) 2008-02-11 8:16

Hello Shaeri,
very nice landscape view and great perspective of this road that lead the eye to the Mt.The POV creates a splendid depth of field, with the fog, to cover almost the left side of the Mt. I like this colourful environment and the light, that falls on the capture.Informative your note too.

Regards,Danos

trekks (14334) 2008-02-11 9:17

Hi Shaeri

If you get lost, it will be your destiny.

Really fantastic scenic view at this place. Must visit some day. The valley full of richness in color and plant life. The clouds, rocks, blue sky.

Simply beautiful place.

TFS, bill

saylan-cb (12726) 2008-02-11 9:52

Hi Shaeri
Wonderful lansdcape and good image...
Great colours and light...
Excellent work...
TFS/Regards

kiwi_explorer (12195) 2008-02-12 1:27

Hi Shaeri,
Beautiful alpine autumn scene wonderfully captured. The rugged terrain and the rustic autumn colors made this scene just spectacular. I like the way you positioned the road ... leads ones view towards the mountains. Well captured and composed with very good image quality. Excellent work! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

dlevy23 (2018) 2008-02-12 5:54

Hi Shaeri, how are you?
This photo goes perfect with the title you posted. It seems that you are in the middle of nowhere!!
Good composition, the road takes your eyes to follow it. Amazing that you are in India taking photos!!!!
I posted a new one today, I've been very busy!!!
Have a great day!!

Daniel

JCG (25741) 2008-02-12 6:03

Hi Shaeri,

Very pretty mountainous landscape where the colors are very harmonious. I like much framing with this road which gives a beautiful effect of depth. It is very pleasant to look at and resting. Thank you Shaeri.

With all my friendships and with soon,

Jean-Charles

Cretense (57010) 2008-02-12 7:20

Hi Shaeri!

It looks like one of the most remote places on Earth, but still it's very charming! beautiful landscape! Excellent composition and framing, great perspective and beautiful colours! Congratulations!

Hercules

jurek1951 (26110) 2008-02-12 10:38

Hi Shaeri,
Truly amazing landscape,Great color, details and light.Very well done
Georg

JorgeCK (2598) 2008-02-12 10:55

Hola amigo,
Wonderful POV. My eyes focus on the road going up the mountain. Excellent timing the clouds are the perfect window to the beautiful blue sky.
You are very lucky to saw this beautiful place with your own eyes.
TFS
saludos
joRge

Philippe (11787) 2008-02-12 12:07

Hi, Shaeri. You've created a good perspective here with the road leading into the picture. I also like the diversity of colours on the side of the road and the blue sky we can see above the pass, which makes a good contrast with the clouds on the sides.

stego (22448) 2008-02-12 16:31

Hi Shaeri,
Another clever use of the lines and shapes of the landscape, light and sky to produce a very attractive, powerful image. The grass and bushes make a wonderful palette.
Bravo!
TFS, Regards, José.

Tue (25608) 2008-02-13 13:06

Hi Shaeri,
The road is well placed on the left hand side and leads the eye nicely into the landscape. It's a beautiful view with nice low clouds. I like very much the tremendous amount of different colours on the slopes of the mountains. Thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Lars

sagar (2307) 2008-02-14 0:10

Hi Shaeri,
How're you? I was touring Pelling, so I missed it!!
Any ways, wonderful shot!!And I agree with you totally what you said in your notes- I too would love to get lost in these Himalayan wilderness. Lovely view of the mountains. Great job!!!
Regards,
Sagarneel.
PS- Abar ektu irregular hobo hoito!!My father is going to be hospitalised tomorrow. I too had to trim my tour and caome back early.

japiey (9515) 2008-02-14 1:49

Hi Shaeri,

I think you found the nearest place to heaven....
Beautifull Lands... and the way you made this possible has all the praises..
Colourfull shot with a dreamy feel.
Technical facts are already pointed out here, which is a lesson for me too...
With respect to all, and to you..

jean paul

hatti52 (12654) 2008-02-14 2:27

Hi Shaeri,
Beautiful lansdcape shot
wonderful colours and depth
regards

Angshu (34089) 2008-02-18 1:27

Hello Shaeri
Good that your car had a clear windscreen. The road in front has been used well for perspective & depth. But yes, the main draw are the clouds & how they create the pattern of light & shadows on the slopes. The slice of blue sky does help to create a wonderful transient scene. Well done!
Best Wishes
Angshumanda

Jakab (3494) 2008-02-22 6:30

Hello Shaeri,
adding the fresh air and the silence to the landscape - not the worst place to get lost. A life free of stress and close to the nature (and the heaven!) seems to be guaranted here.
Best whishes
Laszlo

degani (2876) 2008-02-25 11:03

Hi Shaeri,
I like very much this picture, it has beautiful colours and a sense of mistery, great shot
best regards
franco

noborders (14201) 2008-03-01 5:24

This road is really charming, it seems to go to the end of the world... Very nice colours and the moving clouds add to the lightness of the atmosphere - nice shot, compliments !
Cheers,
Cath.

jmdias (19813) 2008-03-04 14:13

shaeri

it is a nice view, the road crossing the valley and trying to reach the open space between 2 mountains. It would be interesting if there was a people or animal in the road too.

hugs

jorge

daddo (11533) 2008-03-04 23:53

Namaste Shaeri.If only all roads lead to such wonderful scenery. Getting close to the gods here. Nice pov and lovely colours.Regards. Klaudio.

ocskaymarci (2510) 2008-03-12 13:24

Hello Shaeri,
To be lost in the Himalaya... Hehe! At least you would enjoy your death...
A beautiful photo, anyway. The colours are superb, I really like the road as the part of the composition and the high mountains. At firts I though that there were hidden villages among them.
TFS!
Cheers,
Marci

Stepan (27175) 2008-04-01 3:23

I wish I knew Sikkim for real. I enjoy this lost road, in this beautiful place, huge, wild and so... attractive ! Looks greener than Ladhak.
Stéphane

samrat_roy1 (683) 2008-04-21 3:45

hi shaeri
this is so interesting. frankly speaking i have never seen a mix of colour and ruggedness. i mean, its a mix of spring and winter. the plants alongside the road making up to the strong mountains is so different. should i say, beauty and the beast? thanks for sharing...

Photo Information

Copyright: Shaeri Mukherjee (crckt) (7094)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-10-13
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 18-70 1:3.5-4.5G ED, Hoya 67mm Circular Polarizer
Exposure: f/8, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: view
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Highest Rated, Himalayas [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-02-10 11:45