Road To Rumtek, a photo from Sikkim, Northeast

Photographer's Note

Road to Rumtek : This is another image from Rumtek.The colorful buildings in the background are the Monastery Buildings within the Rumtek Monastery Campus.This shot was taken from the road outside the monastery.It has some colorful elements of the surroundings.The area is very peaceful and serene and perfect for deep meditations and prayers around 24 km from the little hustle bustle of the somewhat busy life in Gangtok.The Rumtek campus includes the main shrine-temple, the monastery, a retreat centre, a monastic college (Shedra), a nuns' hostel, some stupas, a protectors shrine, other establishments for the community and other religious institutions.The day was a bit too overcast and foggy as a result could not get any colors from the otherwise blue wintry sky of January.

PaulVDV, mirosu, Indrasish, holmertz, krzychu30, daddo, clic, danos, ikeharel, kato, kato, cornejo, Romano46, mcmtanyel, pierrefonds, jhm, ourania, josepmarin, adores ha puntuado esta nota como útil.

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rychem (72187) 2013-06-17 10:32

Really a peaceful atmosphere, nice and colorful photo, excellent composition and clarity
regards
Ryszard

pajaran (114971) 2013-06-17 10:33

Pozdrav.
Dobar tekst ...
Dobra kompozicija i perspektiva, lepo pokazan put i zgrade Manastira.
Lepe boje i arhitektura.
Sve najbolje.
Paja.

Greetings.
Good text ...
Good composition and perspective, nicely demonstrated street and building the monastery.
Beautiful colors and architecture.
All the best.
Paja.

No_One (4) 2013-06-17 11:46

Hi Farhat
Having seen your shots of the monastery here, it's nice to be able to appreciate the road that leads here, and it too is unique and a fascinating subject. The red wall makes a really good focal point, and there is great depth.
All the best
Noel

PaulVDV (62804) 2013-06-17 12:06

Hello Farhat,
Despite the fact that the weather wasn't very clear, the many colourful paintings and buildings provide anything but a monotonous image.
In this green langscape the vivid red wall is visible from far and wide.
Beautiful presentation with an excellent DOF.
Best regards, Paul

mirosu (16313) 2013-06-17 23:48

Hi Farhat,
Many thanks for your very nice comments, I appreciate it very much. After some break I'll continue posting new photos. I've another long trip ahead of me, but I hope I'll able to collect many new photos, and promise I'll post selected images here.
I like this photo very much. The road is leading nicely in to the frame. The colourful wall and the house behind add nice hue to the scene. Greetings, Miro

carlo62 (81265) 2013-06-18 0:10

Ciao Farhat
i colori di questa foto colpiscono immediatamente l'attenzione.
Uno scatto molto interessante ed una bella condivisione.
Saluti
Carlo

Indrasish (2943) 2013-06-18 0:22

Hi Farhat,
Another great shot.. I know this place very well.. Good composition too.. Also Perspective, color and sharpness are superb.. Very well done..
Have a nice day..
Regards,
Indrasish..

Fis2 (169791) 2013-06-18 1:30

Witaj Farhat!
Curious place.
I like frame and perspective.
Good colors and light.
Well done.
Best regards
Krzysztof

holmertz (102042) 2013-06-18 1:50

Hello Farhat,
This is quite a spectacular view with interesting and colourful buildings and at least a glimpse of the beautiful scenery of this area. The trees and wall to the right balance the composition very nicely.
Kind regards,
Gert

krzychu30 (15512) 2013-06-18 2:38

Hello Farhat,
beautiful and very colorful composition!It´s a pleasure to admire so diverse and interesting architecture.You composed and framed the scene nicely to show us as many details as possible.

Have a nice day
Krzysztof

daddo (28748) 2013-06-18 2:41

Hi Farhat. Incredible colours along the road of this charming place. Some of the buildings look relatively new or maybe they are just lovingly looked after. Regards. Salam. Klaudio.

Sergiom (117241) 2013-06-18 6:01

Bonjour Farhat,

On s'imagine difficilement des couleurs aussi vives dans ces montagnes. Cela donne un aspect très spécial à l'endroit. De quoi attirer les photographes.

Amicalement

Serge

clic (76) 2013-06-18 7:37

Hello Farhat
Shown with rigorous verticals (wich I like so much and practice myself) clings on hill side this colourful eye-catcher that enlights of its majesty the small village road for a "riveting" poster!
Cheers.
Robert

danos (110407) 2013-06-18 8:10

Hello Farhat,
nice the view as the presentation of this section of the road with the colorful buildings on the left to create an excellent comntrast in the scene.I like the beautiful presentation,the perfect painting of the buildings as the beauty of the place.

Regards,Danos

ikeharel (112475) 2013-06-18 8:17

Both the wall and houses behind are vivid and beautiful in painted colors, Farhat.
View down the road in excelent DOF and made a fine choice by adding the yellow fence on right.
Best regards,
Ike

kato (11630) 2013-06-18 9:00

Hi Farhat,

You're capturing well this place by a good composition and excellent tone/clarity, so it's interesting and impressive to see the place covered with religious environment. It's interesting in colorful painting on wall and the surrounding greenery.

Kind regards,
mikio

cornejo (61504) 2013-06-18 10:38

Hi Farhat, very good view of these beautiful buildings of beautiful colors, very well captured with a great pov, excellent and beautiful in this picture. An interesting image of a nice place, with very good sharpness, depth, nice light and color. Very good job well done, congratulations my friend. Thanks for sharing this beautiful work.

Good night and happy rest of week.
Warm greetings from southern Spain.
Angel.

jemaflor (146330) 2013-06-18 11:32

Hi F,
Interesting depth with the perspective of the road. Beautiful colors and monastery, Well managed, tfs.

mesutilgim (0) 2013-06-18 13:06

Hello Farhat,
Nice street scene with amazing painted wall, perfect captured.
Very good composed.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

Romano46 (18472) 2013-06-18 13:19

Ciao Farhat
siamo in India, o meglio nel Sikkim la propaggine orientale della regione indiana e sembra di essere in Svizzera, quantomeno per il paesaggio,se non fosse per la parete disegnata in maniera vivace che denota una cultura dibersa da quella europea.
Una bella composizione, colori marcati ed una bel soggetto caratterizzano questo scatto molto interessante.
Complimenti!
Ciao e buona serata
Romano

mcmtanyel (67709) 2013-06-18 22:35

Hi Farhat,
I like the perspectives here, that of the road and that of the mural. The colors are very vibrant, too.
Regards,
MT

Urs (14082) 2013-06-19 2:16

Hi Farhat

Colourful Sikkim at least what is freshly painted. It is supposed to be the country of orchids which although are seen seldom. Vibrant colour tones, high Sharpness and excellent POV. Well done

Warm regards
Urs

Miguel82 (47110) 2013-06-19 3:51

Colorful monastery building Farhat, good note about the purpose of theses constructions
Excellent colors, architectural details and pov
Happy day

pierrefonds (113634) 2013-06-19 4:28

Hi Farhat,

The diagonal line of the road is giving depth to the composition. The point of view is showing the details and colours of the architecture of the buildings. The hazy sky does not hurt the output of the colours. Have a nice day.

Pierre

jhm (211734) 2013-06-19 5:03

Hello Farhat,

You angle choice is very well, we get depth, in these street see we excellent colours and architecture
Also a beautiful wall with these drawings.
Colours and sharpness are pleasant.
Wonderful composition, lovely presentation, TFS.

Best regards,
John

Nicou (193806) 2013-06-19 6:49

Hello

quel cadrage et perspective sueprbe image et compo avec ce mur colorés ce dessin le contraste en les partie non peintes merveilleuse image.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

Silvio1953 (220665) 2013-06-19 10:30

Ciao Farhat, great perspective on fantastic colorful building, lovely composition with beautiful trees, splendid light and excellent clarity, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

elenimavrandoni (0) 2013-06-19 11:00

Thanks for your kind message and your support, didn´t forget you either especially with this beautiful picture so nicely taken..
beautiful houses, traditional way is the only way!!
warm regards
Eleni

eldancer1 (36343) 2013-06-19 12:57

I like the bold colors on those houses. Good pov and dof with nice details. Well done, tfs.

dale54 (17766) 2013-06-19 13:17

farhat hello,beautifull scenic spot.great POV to this scene! tfs. dale

nikkitta (17070) 2013-06-20 18:38

Hola Farhat

Fascinated with your captures of Sikkim, also very difficult to visit, hope to go sometime
It doesn't matter the sky, the color is given by the monastery, vegetation and the street
Good POF
Congrats and keep posting

Maria

ourania (51103) 2013-06-21 6:17

Hello Farhat,
this is a fascinating road and I think that the moody and melancholic atmosphere adds to its allure. I like very much the perspectives that design the road and define the buildings. The vivid yellow and red colours stand out superbly in an ambiance of neutral, dark or faded tonalities. All windows are shut and the place looks deserted, calm and mysterious. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a lovely weekend,
Ourania

josepmarin (59385) 2013-06-24 9:26

Namaste Farhat,
the deep perspective of the road, and the vivid colors of the Monastery Buildings, create a very colorful composition, with a great graphical wealth.
It's a beautiful shot.
Best regards,
Josep

adores (46979) 2013-06-27 17:46

Hi Farhat!
I don't know this region but I'm really enjoying your photos. The colours of this monastery are just fantastic and I'm sure those paintings must be really worth a few photos. Good pov!

tomi1 (2200) 2013-07-03 16:10

Oeiras, 4-7-13
Hallo Farhat
By your description could know of the monastery existence here. Monks can be retired in the quieteness. Like them I ever avoid to step ants, snails etc. However most people do not care with it. Each person is a soul. I hope such soul will be eternal. In this photo to road is in declive and must be hard to walk climbing it. I also like the big tree at the right side. ( I hope men will get to plant them in Mars ). Have a good day. Domingos