Clouds make way, a photo from Sikkim, Northeast

Photographer's Note

I was travelling towards Yumthung valley in the Himalayan ranges in Sikkim, when I noticed these clouds.
For a moment, I felt that the clouds had pulled the mountains apart for me to see the gorge. I know that's weird to think, but it made me happy and I took this shot from the car. Hope you'll like it too.

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japiey (10163) 2008-01-03 11:55

Namasthe Shaeri,

Fantastic is this..
A DREAMY SHOT...the clouds parting , making way to heaven...
Happy days :)

jean paul

xavshot (69835) 2008-01-03 12:40

Bonsoir Shaeri
jolie trouée en effet sur cette vallée. Une belle façon de montrer la route à emprunter. Bravo.
Xavier

dlevy23 (2018) 2008-01-03 13:12

Hi Shaeri, really nice photo. It is amazing how the clouds open and you can see the sky in the center revealing the gorge.
Nice composition and POV.

Daniel

isabela_sor (47748) 2008-01-03 13:30

Reading all those comments .....i will make one collage...
A DREAMY SHOT....
India is a big country with many nature beauties.
...clouds opening a way for you.....to the blue paradise
Congratulations!!!
Thanks

jwmunro (286) 2008-01-03 14:09

Hello Shaeri -

Yes, this is very nice. That is the thing about photography to capture things and sights that make you happy. I think you did a very nice job with image.

Thank you for sharing.

John

kiwi_explorer (12209) 2008-01-03 16:13

Hi Shaeri,
The sharpness of this photo really brings the clarity of the wildness of this place. The clouds here really made the scene more dramatic. Well captured and composed. Well done! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

nirajsinha (857) 2008-01-03 20:40

Hi Shaeri,

Your imagination made this shot great. Your pictures of Sikkim series makes me nostalgic.

Regards

Niraj Sinha

Philippe (11836) 2008-01-04 0:24

Hi, Shaeri. It makes me think of the Red Sea opening for Moses to cross it. The clouds and the gorge create a good perspective towards the sky. We can just make out the mountain on the left. For a shot taken from the car, it's quite a good one.

bracasha75 (24591) 2008-01-04 0:36

Hello Shaeri
India is a big country with many nature beautis...
Great nature shot
TFs
Cheers,Braca
:)Later

danos (110407) 2008-01-04 3:03

Hello Shaeri,
i was browsing and came across your fine image taken at the most perfect time of the day,when the clouds went away over the Mts. The colours are outstanding and the light is perfect. I don't think you could better the quality or the sharpness, they are just outstanding. It's a superb capture,with the depth of field to be impressive.Well done.

Have a Happy New Year,Danos

sagar (2410) 2008-01-04 4:30

Hi Shaeri,
Very well done!!!The dreamy clouds and the view of the hills, very simple yet very elegant..
Regards,
Sagarneel.

ambar_81 (673) 2008-01-04 4:38

Hi Shaeri,
Very interesting composition with those thick clouds.It's indeed a great find such thick clouds adhering to the mountains in this sunny weather.I appreciate your imagination with those clouds.Thanks for sharing this nice moment.
Best Regards,
Ambar

pboehringer (770) 2008-01-04 7:42

Shaeri,
well seen and captured. Isn't moment like this that gives us the impression that nature does its own jokes? Nice to have the shrub in the right corner providing a good sense of depthness.
Cheers, Peter

Dyerco (10185) 2008-01-04 7:52

A parting of the clouds for sure. Well seen Shaeri.The stream bed creates a nice leading line. My only comment would be to use the dodge tool in Photoshop to lighten the shadowed areas a bit to provide a little more detail.
TFS
Phil

photographer123 (6248) 2008-01-04 8:52

hi..
good one..I think, the clouds aparts for you to see far..:-)..best wishes...subirda

peterv (3) 2008-01-04 10:17

Hi shaeri,

People who want to know how the jorney to heaven will look like, can preview that in your shot! Great capture. I disagree with an earlier post suggesting changes in photoshop. nature should be left untouched as in you photograph.

Cheers,
peterv

feather (51130) 2008-01-05 9:32

I know what you mean; that is exactly what it looks like. Good observation and well taken.
Kath

siolaw (38294) 2008-01-05 18:20

Hi Shaeri,
Nice cloud opening along the small nallah... Light control, colors, contrast and sharpness levels are excellent. Fine texture rendering.
Good job.
Laurent

bakes888 (18499) 2008-01-05 22:05

Hi Shaeri. Great photo. Perfect timing! Well captured with great colours and good POV also. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

hatti52 (12786) 2008-01-06 1:47

Hi Shaeri,
wonderful nature
blue sky between two cloudy mountain
well captured and composed
compliments

JCG (35153) 2008-01-06 5:46

Hi Shaeri,

A very beautiful corridor between the clouds which shows the possibility for the snow-covered tops. The natural colors are very pleasant. Pretty glance, cheer.

With all my friendships and I benefit from this passage to wish you thus that with all your family, beautiful and happy year 2008,

Jean-Charles

rishabh6296 (706) 2008-01-06 6:12

Hi Shaeri,
another beautiful shot from you,
the POV is excellent so are saturation and exposure.Well done.
Rishabh

AROBN54 (11475) 2008-01-06 18:48

Hi, Shaeri,
that is an astonishing shot! Aside from the light, color, detail - ALL being just excellent, I have never witnessed such a thing. It is like the Hand of God parting them so you can view that amazing blue sky and find your way. This is one of the most incredible shots I have seen on this site. Awesome!!! Many thanks and warmest regard,
Shelly

vincz (19113) 2008-01-07 0:44

Excellent composition with these clouds opening on the pass. A true vision of hope for the trekkers going up! Great colors as well. A beautiful one.

sayeed_rahman (6461) 2008-01-07 3:16

Helllo Mademoiselle..Indeed the clouds have parted ways..its actually a scientific phenomenon..since the narrow valley runs right below..the warm air rises sharply till the valley opens out to meet the clouds at thi alt.....(i am not going to get you bored with this...you are doing well sipping that cappucino...) Scientific phenomenon..you should look it up..

a great shot for geography student to understand atmospheric conditions better...

Have a great sunday..sip it hot :)

Cheers
Sayeed

[ P.S - alright, for the new year..have posted one :)]

Bruno40 (6658) 2008-01-07 6:41

Hi Shaeri,
This is a beautiful shot with that v-shape composition, perfect timming.
Well done
Jorge

stego (24132) 2008-01-07 11:55

Namaste Shaeri,
You have a great eye for clouds and mountains. It's like the sky had a valley above the one on earth. The texture of the slopes is amazing, it's like musk. The only thing less great is the sharpness.
TFS, Regards, José.

Partha_c (2029) 2008-01-08 2:57

Hi Shaeri. Off to Kolkata for a couple of days. Back to TE to find the 'clouds making way' in a beautiful way. Very nicely composed. Your thinking seems to be in tune with the hills parting off to make way too. Sharpness adequately supported the wild beauty of the serene place. Thanks indeed for sharing this. Regards.
Parthada

saylan-cb (12738) 2008-01-08 6:18

Hi Shaeri
Very nice amazing shot!Great colours and composition,POV are superb.
TFS/Regards

Angshu (56760) 2008-01-09 1:38

Hello Shaeri
You're correct...like Moses parting the sea, the clouds part & hugs the mountain contours. I guess it has to do with the cold temperature of the rocks, that's why the clouds are hugging them. But well seen & well captured.
Best Wishes
Angshumanda

knowdebu (964) 2008-01-13 10:03

Hi Shaeri,

Well seen....a very rare and a magical moment.At the same time i must say that this picture reflects your imaginative mind.

regards
Debabrata

vevsab (150) 2008-01-20 10:54 [Comment]

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ikas (593) 2008-01-22 6:10

Dear Shaeri

This is wonderful photo, with nice composition and vibrant colors. Look at the clouds and stream within mountains makes it a great photo.

Take care

Irfan

ayansadhu (1502) 2008-01-27 2:57

Nice nature
well composed image
TFS

daddo (28728) 2008-02-07 13:47

Namaste Shaeri. Special moment when the sky and earth seem to be interacting.great depth and lovely light. Majestic part of the world. Regards. Klaudio.

kiks (12805) 2008-03-28 4:59

Hi Shaeri, this is an incredible view. Incredible beautiful and it seems indeed that the clouds make way! Perfet composition only the DOF is not perfect. I think using a higher f/ would correct this.Still wonderful with good light exposure.
Regards
KIks

Stepan (27210) 2008-07-17 13:37

The title is so right, the eye so inspired. A great moment, well composed and captured.
Stéphane

CLODO (45094) 2008-08-06 7:19 [Comment]

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Photo Information

Copyright: Shaeri Mukherjee (crckt) (7222)
Genre: Lugares
Medium: Cor
Date Taken: 2007-10-13
Categories: Natureza
Camera: Nikon D70, Nikkor AF-S 18-70 1:3.5-4.5G ED, Hoya 67mm Circular Polarizer
Exposição: f/4, 1/640 segundos
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Versão da Foto: Versão Original
Tema(s): Himalayas [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-01-03 11:52

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