LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY
A memorable journey Down Under!!
“ Here are a few photographs from my trip in and around Sydney, Australia. The walks through the Royal National Park and Blue Mountains National Park brought me to some exquisite views of Victoria and National waterfalls, the Three Sister peaks, the Eagle rock and many famous landscape features”
Ladakh: A Landscape Photographer’s Paradise
If a landscape photographer were to ask for a place where one can see all possible variety of landscapes like raging rapids, deserts, snow capped peaks and mountains colors that are as varied as a painter’s palette, Ladakh is the perfect response!! The golden hue on mountain tops in the mornings and evenings surrounding the city of Leh, the desolate beauty of colored mountains in Mahe, the turquoise blue waters of Pangong and Tso Moriri Lakes or the meandering roads through some of the highest motorable passes of Khardungla, Zogila or Umlingla, one feels so timid and small in front of the grandeur !!
The Golden Dunes of Jaisalmer!!
“An early morning camel back journey across the golden sand dunes near Jaisalmer takes you to a mystical world of Light and Shade. Low angle of the golden hour sun creates such a beautiful interplay of light over the magical dunes. Be ready to drive at least an hour west of Jaisalmer to reach the outskirt villages where the dunes are pristine and endless!!”
The limitless natural beauty of Uttarakhand!!
“ One cannot be but spellbound by the natural beauty that Uttarakhand has to offer to Landscape, WildLife and bird photographers alike. Be it the grandeur of the lower Himalayas of Kanatal, Mussoorie and Dhanaulti, or thrill of seeing a tiger walking across the picturesque landscapes of Jim Corbett National park, or feeling the roar of river Ganges as it plummets down the valleys of Rishikesh, or the pious evening at Haridwar, Uttarakhand has it all !! ”
Kashmir - “The Heaven on Earth”
Looking at the beauty of Kashmir, Mughal emperor Jahangir once said “Gar firdaus, ruhe zamin ast, hamin asto, hamin asto, hamin ast” which roughly translates to “If there is ever a heaven on earth, it's here, it's here, it's here”. The stillness of the DAL Lake in early morning as the shikaras glide through the mist hanging over the lake, the roaring Jhelum river that runs through the valleys, the beautiful meadows of Pahalgam and Sonamarg of the still waters of Wulur lake with the fishermen casting their huge nets, each place in Kashmir leaves you spellbound with its beauty !!
Coorg : The Scotland of India
The greenery of Coorg is a beauty to behold. !! Coorg, also known as Kodagu, is a region of breathtaking natural beauty, with lush greenery, cascading waterfalls, and misty mountains. The topography of Coorg is adorned with grassy downs, paddy fields, sloping glades, waterfalls, and deep valleys. Be it the Abbey Falls, a picturesque waterfall located amidst coffee and spice plantations, and Iruppu Falls, another stunning waterfall that is a popular tourist destination. Coorg is also home to several wildlife sanctuaries, such as the Dubare Elephant Camp, where visitors can interact with and learn about elephants, and the Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary.
Jim Corbett: A land of amazing Forest Landscapes
Normally, people to to Jim Corbett National Park to see the famous Bengal tigers and over my many trips to the park, I realized that there is so much natural beauty in the forest landscapes that we tend to miss appreciating in our single minded quest of looking for the tigers. The beautiful mornings over the Ram Ganga River, the dense forest foliage that forms an impeccable canopy over the safari routes and the melodious chirping of the birds, all create a magical experience. Here are a few shots of the natural landscapes at the Jim Corbett
