2014 You first come for the mountains..., a photo from Bagmati, Central

Photographer's Note

The title of this upload is the first part of a popular saying about Nepal.

I dedicate this image to Piotr because he keeps encouraging me to post photos from Nepal. And he likes mountains. And also because he is thinking of doing a trek in the Himalaya.

I知 planning my big trip 吐or the mountains� for 2019. My first trip to Nepal, however, was for the architecture of the Kathmandu Valley. But then I was so taken by the Nepali people that I didn稚 really get to photograph the buildings - all those temples and palaces, many of which, four months later, were non-existent.

This image was taken at sunset near the village of Nagarkot. I travelled to Nagarkot from Bhaktapur that very morning, on a local bus, where I met a young man on his way back from Singapore to his family home in the village of Sudal, not far from Nagarkot. His name is Ramesh and I have posted one of his photos in WS to my earlier upload. He helped me find a cheap hotel that offered the only thing I was dreaming of at the time � hot water. And that is where the story of my second trip to Nepal begins�

The second part of that saying goes: 土ou come back for the people.� I went back to Nepal in 2016 to see the people, like Ramesh, I had met in 2014. And to check how they were doing after the earthquake.

Two more shots in WS

Sorry, Craig. But I PROMISE that, in a few weeks, I値l post photos from all my trips to Japan. In the meatime there are a couple of them here. :-)

PiotrF, pajaran, CLODO, jhm, lucasgalodoido, ChrisJ, macjake, bukitgolfb301, alvaraalto, Royaldevon has marked this note useful

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rychem (55825) 2018-03-29 15:32

Tylko kwadrans rni nasze zdjecia :), dzis jestesmy sasiadami.
Piekne swiatlo i piekne zjawiska na niebie i i szczytach, swietne zdjecie
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PiotrF (33048) 2018-03-29 16:50

Czesc Kasiu,
Dzieki za dedykacje - to chyba najlepsza seria gorskich widokow. Trzy wspaniale obrazy za jednym razem - i od razu wieczor przyjemniejszy:)
Nepalskiego przyslowia w takiej formie nie znalem, ale ludzie w gorach zawsze sa wazni, troche na zasadzie : nie wazne w jakie gory - wazne z kim.
Wlasnie koncze przygotowania do takiego przegladu diaporam i beda tam nepalskie klimaty, ktore przyslal nam treker z Francji. Konkretnie dolina Mustang, co moze sie okazac tez celem wyjazdu do tego kraju:)
Swietna prezentacja - jeszcze raz dziekuje
Piotr

abmdsudi (70190) 2018-03-29 17:27

Hi Kasia
That's something you don't get to see every day!!

A fantastic image and a magical moment one can only sit back and dream of such a location. The sun-kissed snowy peaks look like gold nuggets and amazing how you have managed to play with the glorious light.

I should say it is a well timed shot with perfect composition. Gorgeous capture, Congrats.
Warm regards

CLODO (38553) 2018-03-29 23:23

Hello Kasia

The cloud seems to compete with the snowy peak to become the highest mountain in this country.
You were rewarded to wake up early to catchthe first ray of light
Have a nice WE
CLODO

jimmj63 (4283) 2018-03-29 23:37

ciao Kasia,
this is another excellent photo, perfectly composed, and, of course, a beautifull place,
ciao, Giacomo

dkmurphys (74412) 2018-03-29 23:47

Hello,
Spectacular mountains scene with the mighty peaks in a mysterious sunlight and perfect contrasts. Well seen.
Have a good weekend.

Daniel

holmertz (70690) 2018-03-30 0:37

Hello Kasia,
Obviously one doesn't have to go right up to the mountains in Nepal to get great views of them. But what can I say about this photo, other than that the colours and light are beautiful and that it's perfectly exposed? But I say that all the time. The clouds are just as stunning as the mountains. As usual both workshop photos would have made fine main uploads for anyone else.
Have a nice Easter.
Gert

lousat (108743) 2018-03-30 2:18

Hi Kasia,the atmopshere of this composition is fantastic,what a moment,what a view and what a colors,a top quality composition! And i like a lot the 2 WS,especially the typical colorful small flags that means hope there. Great memories from your first trip there,and interesting note too. Have a nice weekend and Happy Easter,Luciano.

Nicou (169134) 2018-03-31 0:34

Hello

Fantastique vue de ce sommet quelle iamge quelle couleurce rose cette doucuer avec le gros nuage qui s'accroche quelle compo et vue fantastique
Bravo et amiti�
nicou

jhm (175552) 2018-03-31 0:35

Hello Kasia,

Your main picture is beautiful of colour, real a beauty.
But your WS picture with the village is wonderful too.
You chose a nice angle and an excellent nature image.
Sharpness and clarity are superb.
Very well done, TFS.

A nice Easter weekend,
John.

lucasgalodoido (25644) 2018-04-02 7:42

Hi Kasia,
really a very beautiful moment and shot. The golden light on the top of mountains are wonderful, and curious the clouds too. Great job, my friend.
Regards,
Lucas

Silvio1953 (171939) 2018-04-02 10:35

Ciao Kasia, fantastic light on fabolous mountain, superb exposure and wonderful colors very well done , my friend, ciao Silvio

Cricri (141572) 2018-04-02 11:02

Hi Kasia
Une sc鈩e fantastique des nuages � c� des montagnes sous un bel effet de la lumi鑽e, superbe !
Belle soir馥
cricri

ChrisJ (135700) 2018-04-03 13:55

Czesc Kasiu,

This was a frequent sight from the rooftop terraces of Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur & Nagarkot as depicted here. I would often just sip Nepalese tea with a cinnamon stick and just kick back & enjoy the tremendous sunset views. Tfs!

macjake (82109) 2018-04-03 16:20

Hi Kasia
haha, no worries. I know what its like after returning from a trip, it takes time to sort through, photoshop them etc...

in the mean time we can still enjoy these shots too.
I have no idea what Piotr wrote, as I can't read that language haha, but i'm sure he enjoys this.

having never been here, i wonder if these types of scenes are readily available in many parts of the country. looks great to me, a lot of warm tones in the cold environment.
cheers
Craig

bukitgolfb301 (48547) 2018-04-04 23:26

Hi dear Kasia

Wow another so stunning and dramatic mountain landscape. Great compsoition and so fantatsic color at all. I should go to Nepal too.

All the best and have a good day! Takero

alvaraalto (29808) 2018-04-05 6:26

Hello Kasia
Fascinating to see these three totally different approaches to this mountain. Of course, the bright sunset shows the most spectacular but the other two photos do little for it.
In short, a beautiful presentation.
Have a nice day, groet Rob

GyurMaster (11926) 2018-04-08 14:03

Hello again,

This photo is truly amazing: the perfectly illuminated mountains, the perfectly placed clouds. I had to fave it.

Gy.

Royaldevon (53298) 2018-04-09 2:18

Hello Kasia,

Sorry that I perused your postings back to front but I had to see this, after reading about 'meeting the people'.
The mountains are magnificent at most times but with the inclusion of the light from the low sun, they look polished! I like how the floating clouds appear to escaping from the top of the mountains.
Your w/s add to the understanding of the location.

Have a lovely day,
Bev :-)

emka (123269) 2018-04-15 20:13

cześć Kasiu, Mam nadzieję, że dotrzymasz obietnicy danej Craigowi i pokażesz zdjęcia z Japonii, chociaż oczywiście cieszę się ze zdjęć z Nepalu. Ale jedno nie przeszkadza drugiemu. Wspaniale wygląda ten szczyt oświetlony słońcem.

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