leh palace, a photo from Jammu and Kashmir, North

Photographer's Note

Leh Palace overlooks the Ladakhi Himalayan town of Leh, modelled on the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. The palace was built by King Sengge Namgyal in the 17th century, but was later abandoned when Dogra forces took control of Ladakh in the mid-19th century.

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lousat (138703) 2013-10-20 1:13

Beautiful imposing perspective,i like a lot how you manage the different lights levels,we can see very well the details in the shadows and in the last light too,a magic atmosphere from a magic place! Have a nice Sunday and thanks,Luciano

jhm (211734) 2013-10-20 5:34

Hello Dwaipayan,

What a place for built a castle on these high mountain.
But very long time ago but now excellent decorative with flags in foreground
Lovely composition excellent captured with nice depth and perspective.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice Sunday,
John.

No_One (4) 2013-10-20 5:53

Hi Dwaipayan
Potala palace is a place that I would love to see more than many others in the world, and this is a wonderful tribute to it. So is this place still abandoned? The light falling on the far mountain looks great too, great timing.
Cheers
Noel

SnapRJW (31631) 2013-10-20 6:02

Nicely managed light here Dwaipayan, the sun-kissed mountain contrasts both with the bright blue sky and the shady detail of the rocky peak and palace. The lines of flags add ambiance and detail. TFS and warm regards Rosemary

rychem (72187) 2013-10-20 9:03

The top illuminated with the warm light is very attractive and eye chatching, excellent photo with good composition and management of light
regards Ryszard

holmertz (102104) 2013-10-20 11:15

Hello Dwaipayan,
While darkness is falling on the miniature Potala the sun still gives the second hill a fantastic golden glow. That contrast makes the composition very eye-catching. The inclusion of the lines of prayer flags is another fine detail.
One year after I visited the Leh palace I saw the real Potala. The difference between them is actually huge.
Kind regards,
Gert

danos (110407) 2013-10-20 22:34

Hello Dwaipayan,
impressive the view as the presentation of Leh Palace,that dominating the area and with the other top,the gold one, on the right, to are in a great coexist.Excellent presentation as light and colour management.

Regards,Danos

sevy (58) 2013-10-21 1:35

I keep a strong remembering of this place which was very interesting as photo subject at sunset.
Good light management with details kept both in lighted area and shadows.

Yves.

Nicou (193806) 2013-10-21 7:20

Hlelo

quelle compo et vue sueprbe iamge et cpatage avec la belle montagne et cet éclairage tout en doucuer et ce temple sur l'autre montagne quel ensemble mervielleux.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

fabbs99 (17179) 2013-10-21 19:50

Hello Dwaipayan,

The old palace looks nice perched upon the Leh Mountains.A very peaceful scene and the frame shot with a lot a of sharpness and from an excellent Pov.Very well done,keep sharing.

Regards
Farhat

abmdsudi (95869) 2013-10-22 8:33

Namaste Dwaipayan
A very pretty mountain scene in its simplicity, the neat composition, good perspective and depth with the warm catch light on the peak drawing the eye strongly. Good light management, nice subtle colors too. Well done, Congrats
Regards

rbassin (27472) 2013-10-22 10:43

Hello Dwaipayan,
une superbe photo , la lumière sur le sommet de la montagne est d'un magnifique impact.
Bonne soirée
Roland

Cricri (176) 2013-10-22 13:51

Hi dwaipayan
Extraordinaire la construction du palace sur le haut du rocher, un éclat de lumière sur celui d'a coté, très belle présentation
Amitié
cricri

Angshu (56760) 2013-10-24 3:15

Hello Dwaipayan
The glow of gold on the peak behind is a stunner. Good exposure between light & shade...but why f/5 when you have shot with 1/250 s? You can narrow the aperture which would have given your sharper details! Nice picture!
Regards
Angshu