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Pakistan - Fairy Meadows - Circles of Life -
This photo was taken just before sunset at Fairy Meadows camp, it is one of the most beautiful places I've been to. This shot is connected with rather funny story - I was wondering around the village and became the main object of attention of local boys. They have been following me everywhere I went. They watched me with great interest how I got to those strange positions to get the best picture from the best angle. At some point one of them wanted to become a photographer and I've given him my camera. Suddenly I had many boys around me and when they thought that the picture was being taken, I was kissed by several 6-13 years old boys. I thought it was really funny but had to find something that would take their attention away from trying to kiss me. As I had an idea to take photo with circles in the water, I tried to explain them that I need them to bring some medium size stones and to through them into the water. As they hardly spoke any English, I had to show them first. Luckily they thought it is great fun and went to find some stones. Once they came back, they started to throw stones into the water all at once, so I had to gently ask them, that I need only one stone at a time after the water got quite again. At the end, they all stood in the queue and all have been so happy to help me create wonderful photos.
The mountain in the picture is Nanga parbat (also known as Nangaparbat Peak or Diamir) is the 9th highest mountain on Earth and the 2nd highest in Pakistan. Nanga Parbat has tremendous vertical relief over local terrain in all directions. To the south, Nanga Parbat boasts what is often referred to as the highest mountain face in the world: the Rupal Face rises an incredible 4,600 m (15,000 feet) above its base. To the north, the complex, somewhat more gently sloped Rakhiot Flank rises 7,000 m (22,966 feet) from the Indus River valley to the summit in just 27 km, one of the 10 greatest elevation gains in so short a distance on Earth. Nanga Parbat is the fastest growing mountain on Earth and it is still growing about 7mm a year (but dont ask me how they measure it!)
Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL, f/5.6, 0.01 sec (1/100), ISO 100, 18 mm
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Rod Monkey (51 months ago | reply)
Lovely story, beautiful photo.
Hussain Shah. (51 months ago | reply)
Wow.....Perfect....cool !!
davidkiene (51 months ago | reply)
Fantastic!!!
How1e (51 months ago | reply)
Brilliant image. Great photography.
Jollence Lee (51 months ago | reply)
Another Great shot from you!
Iñigoaspirez.com (51 months ago | reply)
Tremenda de bonita....impresionante.
Un saludo.
Richard Tierney (51 months ago | reply)
Fabulous !!! do you ever take any that are not fabulous? :)
aragost (51 months ago | reply)
Gorgeous scenery... and very nice story! :D
Fernando Felix (51 months ago | reply)
Fascinating!!!
Amazing reflections and light...wonderful scenary!
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nibi mocs (51 months ago | reply)
Exquisite photo! Wonderful story to go with it. Thanks for sharing both!
Alpine Light & Structure (51 months ago | reply)
Maestro! The ripples transform this picture from just another SSUSY-type to something more dynamic. I shall try this in my next Swiss lake....
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1n_the_mean-timee [deleted] (51 months ago | reply)
great work! very creative.
Fort Photo (51 months ago | reply)
Love the ripples!
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tmgreed (51 months ago | reply)
beautiful shot
orvaratli (51 months ago | reply)
Great image of this Himalayan giant. and a great story. Amazing adventures and travels you have been on and as a mountain enthusiast I would like to visit this place soon. Thanks for sharing.
Rick Goldwasser Photography (51 months ago | reply)
Great picture and a really cool story - both you and those boys will probably remember it forever. Those are the experiences that make photography priceless.
The Wandering Hermit (51 months ago | reply)
Man thats just soo cool.. love those ripples in the water..
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johopo (John) (51 months ago | reply)
Fabulous!
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Paddy McDougall (51 months ago | reply)
wow...the ripple is great
gicol (51 months ago | reply)
really a great shot!!!!
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arturpoz (51 months ago | reply)
Fantastic done..
Arshad Habib (51 months ago | reply)
Wow, beautiful place, would love to visit it one day.
Great capture.
Weir_r / (Robert) (51 months ago | reply)
Beautiful shot, I have an 11 year old who has no intention of helping me make photos.lol
Johannes de Jong_ (51 months ago | reply)
I love your work, you are truly up there with the best. Since we are contacts now, we can track each other more easy!
The exposure is spot on in this picture, the mountains really catches the eye as are the reflections. You made the rimple i the water on purpose, right?
John Adkins II (51 months ago | reply)
beautiful shot!
pearceval (51 months ago | reply)
Great documentary and landscape, your images definitely reflect how well travelled you are ;)
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hk471 (51 months ago | reply)
Gorgeous picture.... Like a magic mirror reflecting a fantasy... Disturbed by a ripple of reality....
_Paula AnDDrade (51 months ago | reply)
wooow! breathtakiing!
CW Ye (51 months ago | reply)
I am speechless looking at your photo. Adding the ripple was a touch of genius. Simply breathtaking!
Kah Kit Yoong (51 months ago | reply)
Great story to go with the lovely shot. The ripples are a nice touch.
jeanmical (51 months ago | reply)
Magnifique..
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Stunning view, great story
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Great shot. Love the vivid colors. Great reflection.
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Fantastic shot! Stunning scenery and Nanga Parbat is so impressive!
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aamir567 (51 months ago | reply)
wow, wow and again wow . . . what a creative image . . i wud say i never saw more beautiful and creative photo of Nanga Parbat . . the circles in this pic make it a masterpiece, congratulations
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