Photographer’s Note
The slopes of the Lower Himalayas - Here agricultural space is at a premium. Rice being the main staple diet for majority of Indians, is also grown here. Hence, like in many places around the world, step or terrace cultivation becomes the only solution. Here in the hills, the rice grown is often of a fine variety with distinct fine aromas, perhaps because of the soil quality. Rain water, the main source of nourishment for the paddy (rice) crop is abundant here, because it pours here during the monsoons (rainy season).
Took this picture on the way back from Harsil to Rishikesh...somewhere near Maneri & in the rainy season!! This is actually a crop of this picture. Hope you'll like it.
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erhan1958
(4069) 2009-05-26 1:57
SELAM ANGUSHUMAN
Fantastic shot. Definitely hypnotic...
Great composition and use of colours!!
A simple but very beautiful capture to show Spring..
greetings
ERHAN
npecanhuk
(14576) 2009-05-26 2:29
Hello Angshuman!
Those Terraces (found in various parts of the World, with amazing similarities) were magnificently photographed by you!
Sharpness is suitable to the image, exposure is correct, colors are natural, the high pov was a very good choice and the composition was ably done!
Its visual impact is impressive and pleases me a lot!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan
John_F_Kennedy
(31972) 2009-05-26 2:38
All those different colours of green here, very nice. A very good shot with a perfect POV. Excellent done!
Best wishes,
Achim
Bartleby
(5122) 2009-05-26 3:07
Hi angshu,
those rice fields always make for beautiful compositions and yours is no exception to that rule. This elevated point of view is beautiful, as well as those various green hues. Well done!
Philippe
jasmis
(50931) 2009-05-26 3:27
An impressive presentation in fresh deep colours.
Amazing portion of exotic mood.
Regards.
Budapestman
(42726) 2009-05-26 3:36
Dear Angshu,
Great shot of this fantastic place with splendid composition. The details of the photo is amazing, great atmosphere and clarity. Tfs! Have a nice day!
George
carper
(65566) 2009-05-26 4:12
marvelous shot Anghu,
very nice composition, good lines, fine landscape shot here, I like it, have a nice day.
regard jaap
Floydian
(30970) 2009-05-26 4:34
Hi Angshu,
Must be a great location standing there. Seeing the people working on the fields, the deep green colours, all very inspiring and very photogenic. Crop looks pretty good, i like this shot, would like to make this myself.
Regards,
Henk
jhm
(83254) 2009-05-26 5:04
Hello Angshu,
You show excellent the rice fields on the slope.
The a lot rice tables make these picture very attractive
Lovely rural picture lovely fine and quiet photograph.
Sharpness and clarity are superb.
The colours and the details are magnificent, and it's really pleasant looking at this beautiful image, good seen. TFS.
Best regards,
John.
aadilj
(17950) 2009-05-26 5:48
Hi Angshu, this one is lovely and very well composed from a superb vantage point. I like the mood and the hues. The scene is fresh and great.
...I was in Mumbai last week but your phone didnt work?
Morac
(20807) 2009-05-26 7:54
Hello Angshuman!
Those rice-terraces were magnificently photographed.
A simple but very beautiful composition.
Regards
Marc
patdeph
(18272) 2009-05-26 8:43
namaste Angshuman
I am always impressed by the beauty of these landscape with fields in terraces,and when they are green,this is still more beautiful!When I was here,I had not this chance,but some places had golden colours with the corn!I like the people working there ,giving some animation to the picture,but also showing the size of these fields!Splendid!
Regards
Pascale
akm
(838) 2009-05-26 9:22
Hello Angshuman,
A very good informatitve and graphic image. Thank you.
Regards,
Mary
Kielia
(8707) 2009-05-26 11:05
Hi Angshuman,
very interesting POV on the rice terraces, excellent light and great colors. The people are nicely illustrating the size and the dimensions of the fields. My compliments!
Warm regards
Harriet
jonathan_hart
(22617) 2009-05-26 14:13
all these greens please my eyes
very good viewpoint
nice to include some people working too
jc
bukitgolfb301
(4925) 2009-05-26 16:09
Hello my dear Prof. Angshu
Great photo again !
I just know there are this kind of palce in India too.
Still same Asia as southeast asia and Japan too.
This seems to be unique style for me, I suppose.
However of course still perfect.
Congratulation on your super job !
Thanks for sharing and best regards,
Takero
dareco
(17104) 2009-05-26 20:23
This is fascinating!! I love the colors and scenery. Excellent pov and detail. TFS
PixelTerror
(86763) 2009-05-26 22:46
Hi Angshuman
These terraces always provide a nice graphical pattern, good overlooking pov showing a variety of them as well as the people working, a very green and calm image
Have a nice day JY
emka
(22219) 2009-05-26 23:37
Hi An gshuman,
Splendid view of these terraces. Wow, it is really impressive. Interesting view of the people working. rice field have such a fresh green colour. great composition.
regards
Malgorzata
dip
(12828) 2009-05-26 23:40
Hi Angshu,
very beautiful image with amazing green tones,excellent point of view and framing,
very well captured and composed,
Greetings,
Dimitris.
Graal
(58650) 2009-05-26 23:59
Hi Angshuman,
fantastic landscape, amazing "stairs" and pattern of fields. Good photojob. I like it a lot.
Gr., Aleksander
papagolf21
(56697) 2009-05-27 1:20
Bonjour, cher ami Angshu,
Vous méritez le titre de photo reporter de qualité. Chaque photo est un véritable plaisir à regarder. Ici, encore, vous nous présentez une très belle réalisation.
Un grand merci de nous offrir de si belles compositions.
Amitiés.
Philippe
pierrefonds
(26603) 2009-05-27 3:56
Hi Angshuman,
The different type of lines of the rice fields are assets to the composition. The presence of the persons has an effect of scale. The point of view is allowing us to see the details and colors of the levels of the rice fields. The light is giving a good contrast to the colors. Have a nice day.
Pierre
cunejo200
(7237) 2009-05-27 4:49
So fascinating to see these rice terraces Angshu. The greens are soothing to the eyes. Amazing nature's wonder. My compliments and TFS.
Danilo
ChrisJ
(70443) 2009-05-27 5:43
Hello Angshuman
Wonderful repetitive patterns formed by the terraced rice paddies with a nice high pov & good sharpness. Tfs!
josepmarin
(34027) 2009-05-27 7:03
Hi Angshuman,
I like the strong graphism that they offer us these cultivation terraces, a good way of taking advantage of the hard slope of these mountains.
The result of your composition is very attractive at sight, the steps leads our look in a very dynamic image.
Excellent work, my friend.
Best regards,
Josep
jafadabret
(40247) 2009-05-27 11:07
Bonjour Angshu.
Ces marches vertes faites par les parcelles de culture du riz agrémentent la composition d'un beau graphisme et de belles couleurs. Les paysans au premier plan paraissent des fourmis et donnent l'échelle.
Du très beau travail !
Jacques
Waylim
(11129) 2009-05-27 11:47
Sabaidee Angshu,
From this distance and POV, the terrace sure looks like you can just hope from one level to the next, but the people working on the field give you that reality check, you can't hope from one to the next :) Lovely field, so natural, so full of life, the way I use to know, so nostalgic. This land mother natural provided us to grow our food. Lovely composition and good technical quality. thanks Angshu.
Way
marietom
(32070) 2009-05-27 13:04
hello Angshu,
c'est superbement composé. Joli graphisme et superbes tons de verts.
Bonne soirée
Marie
leo61
(43668) 2009-05-27 20:59
Hi Angshu!
I could sit there for hours enjoying this fantastic view.
A great shot from a wonderful place.
I like a lot the many different green tones .
Regards,leo
Felip
(3905) 2009-05-28 3:08
Hi Angshu,
What a lovely view of those incredibly green rice fields in the slopes of the mountain. I remember I had seen one or two pictures of these kind of fields, also from you, but I think this is the "number one" without doubt.
Splendid perspective.
Best wishes
Felip
Emile
(20097) 2009-05-28 10:55
Hola Angshuman.
Great shot of the rice terraces with different tones of green, your high viewpoint gives an excellent panoramic view of this interesting place. Very well captured.
Best regards.
Bluejeans
(32967) 2009-05-29 5:38
Hello my friende ,
Lindo estes campos de arroz pintados em tons de verde prece um puzzel , gostei muito do efeito visual de escada , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo
Atousa
(3458) 2009-05-30 0:23
Salam Angshu,
A nice crop n a beautiful green shot.. good to see the people working there which gives us scale n more life.. lovely texture..thanks for sharing.
Best regards, Atousa
Stepan
(27175) 2009-05-30 2:07
Green steps... You are right... This is well seen...
And well managed, of course !
AiresSantos
(42782) 2009-05-30 7:53
Hi Angshu
I like a lot this type a pictures. Great texture created by the fields
Beautiful vivid colours
Have a nice weekend
Aires
ghilain
(1714) 2009-05-30 8:03
Hello Angshuman,
A very beautiful composition.
Those rice culture terraces are magnificently captured, and the men, the so little men give to this photo live.
TFS
brigitte
Didi
(36408) 2009-06-04 16:25
Hello Angshu
They works hard without machines to give this magnificient green landscape.
Fantastic place
Best regards
avene
(11110) 2009-06-05 21:14
hello Angshuman,
the lush green colour and intricate patterns create a fascinating image, I never get tired from looking at images like this. are those people in the lower right area? good idea to include them in the frame, it makes the scale much more clear. great shot, I like it a lot.
best,
Kristine
pablominto
(41288) 2009-06-05 23:11
Hello Angshu,
The rice terraces are great subjects for photography, not the least because of the wonderful lines they provide!
And here you make well use of the feature, presenting this dynamic composition...
Fresh green and the human factor is taken well care of!
Greetings,
Pablo -
jimkil
(634) 2009-06-08 23:38
Hello Angshu
How are you? Although I have never been to your homeland it kind of reminds me of Peru. these steep hills with the large step like feature look superb. The greens are well saturated to my taste, very lush indeed. Excellent vertical choice while the inclusion of humans show the depth of this place. Compliments for this, hpe to see you around more.
Cheers
Jim
Urs
(3204) 2009-06-15 6:18
Dear Angshuman
Green steps to the nirvana, despite the rain you can feel the greatness of the Himalayas. It a beautifully cropped shot with all the green hes making it a perfect shot with great DOF and sharpness. Perhaps rainy weather is not so bad for photography, I have to follow your example.
Best regards
Urs
sevy
(13952) 2009-06-18 5:42
Hello Angshu,
Nice to see this kind of landscape so unusual for us in Europe. Moreover, the resolution is enough to release visible details on the people working in the fields.
I hope to see these rice field this autumn when performing a hiking in Nepal, around Manaslu.
Yves.
Wanda1
(11015) 2009-06-21 9:28
Hi Angshuman,
Looking through your latest shots this puzzle of green caught my eye. I like the various shades of green interspersed with shapes of brown, and the tiny people going about their work give scale to the vast expanse of these terraces.
Hope you are now fully settled into your new home...
Best Regards
Wanda
jmcl
(14117) 2009-06-26 7:50
Hi Angshuman,
Love the vibrant greens .. I think the crop works well for the feel of the image .. and maintains the powerful sense of vastness .. due to the scale the people add ... very nice.
take care,
John
InasiaJones
(20695) 2009-07-17 1:36
Hi Angshu!!!
How are you my dear friend! Hope you and your family are well-adapted to your new environment.
Forgive my ignorance, but I wasn't aware that these terraces were also part of India landscapes. Your country is so vast and diversified, I realize that I will need several more trips to discover everything India has to offer. And for sure, this is the kind of place I would like to add to my portfolio.
The almost abstract composition is highly graphic, yet, the people helps to put it back in its actual context. I like the undulating waves from the steps for the movement they provide, making a dynamic shot out of very static elements.
Images with a dominant colour is always a winner; you can't go wrong with this one, where only the watery surface stand out from the ensemble; therefore, you've choose a perfect spot to place it in your composition.
Have a great weekend my friend!
André
Photo Information
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Copyright: Angshuman Chatterjee (Angshu)
(34075) - Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2008-06-16
- Categories: Comida, Natureza
- Camera: Canon 400D (Digital Rebel XTi), Canon 18 - 55mm / f 3.5 - 5.6
- Exposição: f/7.1, 1/100 segundos
- More Photo Info: view
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original, Workshop
- Tema(s): India Miffy O places to go [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2009-05-26 1:56








