Pavan Kaul's Images: AMBROSIA
From Here To Eternity
Posted by Pavan Kaul (Mumbai, India) on 10 May 2009 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.
"Life comes before literature, as the material always comes before the work. The hills are full of marble before the world blooms with statues." Philips Brooks
Framed this one from a very low almost ground level in an effort to create an illusion of nearness between the foreground and the snow peaks at infinity. One had to begin early as the snow peaks are shrouded by clouds that rise up from the valleys as soon as the sun warms up the landscape.
A film maker from India who has keenly nurtured his passion for photography since adolescence.
'AMBROSIA' is what I have named this photoblog, since 'creative expression' is the nectar that nourishes the soul of all creative artists. One can spend a lifetime taking pictures which may eventually add up to just a few hours, but come to think of it, that may just be the sum total of ones life. A camera as a companion is an absolute must..be it movie, or still."
© Pavan Kaul /Ambrosia . All rights reserved.
P J W Miller from Chase Terrace, United Kingdom
One can see all the way to the end of the world with this one Pavan, nicely structured
10 May 2009 5:41am
@P J W Miller: Thank you Peter!
@Ravi: Thanks Ravi!
@Eros: Thanks!
Scott Schilling from San Martin, United States
Absolutely beautiful - I can stare at the distant mountains forever! Great composition also - how high are the distant Himalayan Peaks?
10 May 2009 6:13am
@Scott Schilling: Thanks for your generous comment Scott! The Himalayan peaks go from about 14,000 ft to the highest that is Everest at approx 29,000 ft:)
Standley from Carquefou, France
Wow, I love this one Pavan. The colours contrast is superb. There is such a depth in your image. Great composition!
10 May 2009 6:38am
@Standley: Many thanks for the appreciation Richard!
Mathilde Collot from Fontainebleau, France
Really a series of beautiful mountain scenery! this one is no exception to all!
10 May 2009 8:01am
@Mathilde Collot: Thank you!
@amirreza: Thanks!
sawsengee from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
spendid landscape, wonderful colours & depth of field.....excellent shot.
10 May 2009 8:54am
@sawsengee: Thanks!
sawsengee from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
splendid landscape......wonderful colours & depth of field.....excellent shot.
10 May 2009 8:55am
@Elena Kotrotsou: Thank you!
hugo poon from hong kong, Hong Kong
Yes, this composition is adding so much drama to the original tranquil scenery... the interactions between the contrasting textures and colours are very impressive!!
10 May 2009 1:34pm
@hugo poon: Many thanks Hugo:)
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Another great one. The rocky & colorful foreground adds a lot of relief to the scene.
10 May 2009 2:19pm
@Evelyne Dubos: Thank you Evelyne!
@shoti: Thanks Edwin!
@eva: Thanks Eva!
@Mariana: Thanks!
Ajay from Pune, India
This one is, indeed, brilliantly framed shot. The nearness of the rocks and hugeness of the Himalaya is presented so very well.
10 May 2009 5:38pm
@Ajay: Thanks Ajay!
peter from new york, United States
that mountain range is simply stunning. excellent capture pavan!
10 May 2009 6:28pm
@peter: Thanks.
@Ken: Thank you
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
It reminds me the landscapes in "The Man Who Would Be King"
10 May 2009 7:22pm
@Calusarus: Thank you!
Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa
great shot, like how the foreground gives scale and depth to the background
10 May 2009 7:40pm
@Graham Russon: Thank you Graham!
@mohammad.jenab: Thanks.
Yvon from Orleans, France
this beautiful capture remember me all my trips in Himalaya
10 May 2009 8:07pm
@Yvon: Thank you!
Nicolas from Paris, France
Wonderful composition. The mountains in the background are splendid.
10 May 2009 10:26pm
@Nicolas: Thank you Nicolas!
MMC Photos from THE COLONY, United States
Very nice contrast between the range of mountains in the back and the rock in the front. To me the foreground on the left seems out of focus some, but it is still a great photo.
11 May 2009 2:53am
@MMC Photos: Thank you for the comment. My focus is actually on the snow peaks in the distance and whatever sharpness there is on the foreground is due to the depth available at that aperture...was not really a concern:)
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
Such great contrast of the warm and cool tones. Great shot!
11 May 2009 3:09am
@bluechameleon: Thank you!
@Onlymehdi: Thanks.
One from Açores, Portugal
Another very beautiful landscape in the series, well done !!
11 May 2009 4:36am
@One: Thank you!
