- Many peaks in this area reach above 20,000ft!!!!
- Luv the light here... - Sudha P Rao
Life At The Top ~ Tibet, China
I hiked about four hours to the top of this ridge every morning for close to a week looking for a great landscape. I really wasn't expecting to photograph any animals, but this impressive yak was just to perfect to pass up as a foreground element. I really feel that he/she adds a sense of place to the image.
Thanks for stopping in!!
Kangding, Sichuan, Chian (Tibet)
Comments and faves
gaganmoorthy, Harris Hui (in search of light), karma (Karen), MBesantPhoto, and 374 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Dan Ballard Photography (13 months ago | reply)
matt lauder gallery (13 months ago | reply)
A buffalo yak thing ?? wth a view.
jondblake (13 months ago | reply)
Sweet shot Dan, though he/she looks lost.
Harris Hui (in search of light) (13 months ago | reply)
Great sense of scale and beautiful mountain in the backdrop! Dan
Happy Easter Monday and great week ahead!
karma (Karen) (13 months ago | reply)
stunning color tones in magical light
what a great scene with the yak Dan!
MBesantPhoto (13 months ago | reply)
Stunning! WOW are those colors incredible, just as incredible as this scene!!
^..^ Katie [deleted] (13 months ago | reply)
Terrific!!
Eugene's Likeness (13 months ago | reply)
Fantastic capture. Love the pinks.
Dwood Photography (13 months ago | reply)
One heck of a view. Jealousy is not a good trait, but I continue to be jealous. :)
Matt Champlin (13 months ago | reply)
wow - what a view...amazing
naturethroughmyeyes.com (13 months ago | reply)
HA! It adds another element and some scale Dan. You must have been in pretty good physical shape after all that hiking!! Wonderful morning light illuminating the snow covered mountain tops.
Other Half Images (13 months ago | reply)
Spectacular!
Lollygagging (13 months ago | reply)
so beautiful!
creationcaptures (mtngpa) (13 months ago | reply)
incredible image!! congratulations
Jim Boud (13 months ago | reply)
Wow....amazing! How awesome that you got that Yak in the shot!
D Breezy - davidthompsonphotography.com (13 months ago | reply)
cool shot! I like this
❉Snö❉ (13 months ago | reply)
so cool~~ amazing shot :)
Mohammed Al Mahdi (13 months ago | reply)
Great photo !!!
photographi-ca (13 months ago | reply)
Dan, I love this photo. The yak makes it for sure. I live for these serendipitous moments in nature. Well captured and processed.
Pureheart11 (13 months ago | reply)
Majestic yak...King of the Range, beautiful landscape drop for him...:)...just kidding, I admire you so much Dan, for hiking and getting these great shots, love viewing them!
Rod Wood (13 months ago | reply)
Great capture Dan !! ---- The place looks worth the hike forsure !!! One never knows whar he will find on the " TOP " ---- Magnificent photography ---- Rod
idashum (13 months ago | reply)
Wow, what an amazing experience, Dan. I really like the contrast of the hill in front of the mountain. The yak totally makes the shot. Well composed and captured.
PHOTOROTA (13 months ago | reply)
Great image,,, A very fine piece of work.
It's a Keeper (13 months ago | reply)
Wow Dan, how nice of Mr. Yak to pose for you! Really amazing composition too! What a great experience you had! Thanks for sharing with us!
Tim Poulton (13 months ago | reply)
WOW, you create magic!
pam's pics- (13 months ago | reply)
Yeah- it as wel worth it.. Excellent work
Rob Woodcox (13 months ago | reply)
wow this scene is breathtaking! The texture on that yaks face seems to fit the rugged environment so perfectly, and you couldnt have asked for better colors in the sky!
Don Briggs (13 months ago | reply)
Such a great shot. I love it. And thanks for the smile.
ΞSSΞ®®Ξ (13 months ago | reply)
I think you are right regarding the Yak! Really majestic view wonderful colors and mood!
ar3ku (13 months ago | reply)
Very nice shot ^^
Eric Leslie (13 months ago | reply)
Stinkin sweet!
giorgosgrigoriadis16 (13 months ago | reply)
wonderful work , a very beautiful photo !!
♫ Lion ♫ (13 months ago | reply)
Very nice!
Panorama Paul (13 months ago | reply)
Wow... it must be quite tough trying to find enough to feed yourself at that altitude... are these Yaks wild or domesticated Dan!?
ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ [deleted] (13 months ago | reply)
excellent
Jo*DNo (13 months ago | reply)
Wonderful catch !
The colors are awesome !!
U A Satish (13 months ago | reply)
Beautifully lit mountains! The Yak catches the eye!
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Véronique Delaux (13 months ago | reply)
:-)
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anandgupt73 [deleted] (13 months ago | reply)
yak is turust
taruski- 100 000 views, big thanks. (13 months ago | reply)
congrats on explore -
truly deserves it.
Mark Littlejohn (13 months ago | reply)
A very impressive lad/lass with a stunning backdrop. Very nice work.
JoLaVal (13 months ago | reply)
I saw your Excellent photo at Fluidr…! It’s a stunning work, indeed. Please keep sharing your wonderful photos with all of us. Congrats
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~All for Love's Sake~ Away (13 months ago | reply)
Absolutely Beautiful and Fantastic !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@PAkDocK / www.pakdock.com (13 months ago | reply)
So so nice!! congratulations.
I swore we were infinite∞ (13 months ago | reply)
This is such an inspiring photo!!
The Stig 2009 (13 months ago | reply)
Beautiful Capture
Congratulations on Explore!
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