~~~ A Himalayan Trek - Set 1 ~~~

Did a Himalayan trek for the first time. The views were mesmerizing from up top. Sharing a few images which I have managed to process & upload till now.

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great set. But something about the last image really draws me in. I think the contrast of the different colors in the image, as well as a great feel of depth, the foreground really ties the image together. Nicely done

I like the gold tipped peaks of the first one, nicely done. But the last one is really well done with the foreground, agree with the above assessment.

aemravan wrote in post #18171939
great set. But something about the last image really draws me in. I think the contrast of the different colors in the image, as well as a great feel of depth, the foreground really ties the image together. Nicely done

Thank you so much for the kind words. I picked my spot as soon as we reached the campsite. Would have loved to have the sun go down behind these peaks though as the sunset was quite colourful. But no foreground on the other side meant I spent all my time smoking and waiting to get the right tones for this frame.

KLR-VA0501 wrote in post #18172009
I like the gold tipped peaks of the first one, nicely done. But the last one is really well done with the foreground, agree with the above assessment.

Thanks Ken. The first one is when the initial set of rays hit the peaks at sunrise. There was a lake where I was standing but the reflections were not too clear due to the trees in the foreground. And for some reason the frame was not working. Had to settle with this one.

Now that you guys have me typing here is a useless piece of information. The four peaks in the first picture on the right hand side comprise one mountain called Chaukhamba, which literally means four [Chau] pillars [Khamba]. While the one peak which sits between the arc and is lit orange is the Kedar Dome.

Very nice set of photos. I personally like the first one with the golden peaks the most. The last one has a nice foreground.

Great shots, love the last one. The shades of color in the sky are amazing.

Nice stuff. Thanks for posting. Guys like you allow guys like me to see this stuff from the comfort of my den.

Amazing photos!

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Awesome set, Guatam!

As a wildlife lover, I am curious to know what kind of Pika live in the Himalayas. Also, did you happen to find any Pika during your trek?

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MaRa Fotografie wrote in post #18172926
Very nice set of photos. I personally like the first one with the golden peaks the most. The last one has a nice foreground.

Thanks Niels. The village house indeed made a nice setting.

guzzibob wrote in post #18174318
Great shots, love the last one. The shades of color in the sky are amazing.

Thanks. The sky was beautiful during almost all the sunrise/sunset times.

Bassat wrote in post #18174363
Nice stuff. Thanks for posting. Guys like you allow guys like me to see this stuff from the comfort of my den.

Thanks Tom. Glad you could enjoy it.

Tyguy wrote in post #18174386
Amazing photos!

Thanks Tyler.

Tom Reichner wrote in post #18174389
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Awesome set, Guatam!

As a wildlife lover, I am curious to know what kind of Pika live in the Himalayas. Also, did you happen to find any Pika during your trek?

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Thanks Tom. Let me be frank I had to Google Pika first. I did not find any Pika there. Saw a few foxes which were quite common at one of the campsites. Trek leaders claimed that foxes raiding tents for food during their previous treks at the same camp site. Also, at another camp site the guard dogs went berserk barking at night. We were informed of bears earlier. I peeped through the tent but could not sight anything and was scared to come out to check on any animals. On the Pika note, we did found marmots on my trip to Ladakh last year. Let me dig out the photo at night and shall post it here. Sorry, but have absolutely no idea if they belong to the same family.

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What a wonderful reply - thank you!

zurura wrote in post #18174403
Thanks Tom. Let me be frank I had to Google Pika first. I did not find any Pika there.

There are several different species of Pika in the Himalayas. In fact, I think that the Himalayas are home to more species of Pika than any other mountain range anywhere in the world!

zurura wrote in post #18174403
Saw a few foxes which were quite common at one of the campsites. Trek leaders claimed that foxes raiding tents for food during their previous treks at the same camp site.

Are these Tibetan Foxes - how awesome would that be! They are so cool looking!

zurura wrote in post #18174403
On the Pika note, we did found marmots on my trip to Ladakh last year. Let me dig out the photo at night and shall post it here. Sorry, but have absolutely no idea if they belong to the same family.

Marmots and Pika are not in the same family. Marmots are rodents, while Pika are Lagomorphs (the same family that rabbits and hares are in). However, Alpine marmots and Pika often share the same habitat, and are thereby associated with one another.....at least here in my country.

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Tom Reichner wrote in post #18174409
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What a wonderful reply - thank you!

There are several different species of Pika in the Himalayas. In fact, I think that the Himalayas are home to more species of Pika than any other mountain range anywhere in the world!

Are these Tibetan Foxes - how awesome would that be! They are so cool looking!

Marmots and Pika are not in the same family. Marmots are rodents, while Pika are Lagomorphs (the same family that rabbits and hares are in). However, Alpine marmots and Pika often share the same habitat, and are thereby associated with one another.....at least here in my country.

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These were not the Tibetan foxes, I think. The local variant. Don't know the name actually but definitely not Tibetan. Checked their photos after you mentioned it.
Could not get the marmot photo last night. But shall definitely show it to you over the weekend.
I hope I did not bump into a Pika and mistook it for a regular rodent.