Gangotri, the origin of the river Ganga, a photo from Uttarakhand, North

Photographer's Note

Monk at Goumukh glacier, the source of the river Ganga, seen in this picture. The glacier is about 30 kilometres long (19 miles) and 2 to 4 km (1 to 2 mi) wide.The Gangotri glacier is a traditional Hindu pilgrimage site. Devout Hindus consider the trek to Goumukh to be a holy ritual.In recent times, it has been pointed out that the retreat of the glacier has quickened significantly.
This photograph was taken by our kalindi pass expedition member Dr.Meenakshi Sarkar.

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Prisley (1485) 2010-03-16 14:01

Hello Arunava,
This is your first post with a man in your frame that looks directly toward you...and this it to me the one that best catch attention. I like the overall composition with the man on the left (rule of third well managed), letting him "breathe" into the frame. The colors are attractive. I particularly like the dynamic given by the red and pink "flags" plus the trident, all rising to the sky or heaven. Well done.
Best regards,
Pris.

gilou530 (34) 2010-03-16 14:46

hello arunava
a splendid photograph with the saturated colors and a fabulous landscape under a very beautiful lumiére a perfect framing, cheer of the good work
friendships
gilbert

pauloog (11751) 2010-03-16 15:44

Hello arunava,
A wonderful photo because of the combination of a great landscape photo with a telling human presence and great colour contrasts.
Regards,
Paul

chandrapranil (1087) 2010-03-16 19:58

Hi Arunava,

This is a great shot. I like the colours surrounding the monk contrasting against those of the mountain.

Great POV and depth of field.

Regards,
Pranil

manojtnair (435) 2010-03-17 18:57

hi arunava,
nice landscape, good colours. the position of the person in the frame is good. tfs.
manoj

artesia (959) 2010-04-10 1:34

Hallo Arunava..

Lovely landscape picture!! Strong composition looks like everything is rush to the valley!! The human presence is a great idea to let this photo 'alive'

Great shot indeed!!

Artesia

yquem46 (38752) 2010-04-10 1:38

Namaskar Arunava
nice shot of this mythic place well composed with the pilgrim and his Shiva trident
have a nice day
Patrick

sayeed_rahman (6461) 2010-07-25 10:47

I dont quite understand the aspect ratio of this photo but you have composed this really well Arun,

as if the smoke billows from the trident, a mark of some superior power but temporal power..

intriguing frame

sayeed