Up on the Roof, a photo from Gandaki, West

Photographer's Note

Taken early morning from the roof of the Stay-well guesthouse in Pokhara, western Nepal, looking towards Fishtail Mt (Machapuchare), just under 7000 m high (6993m or 21,000 '). The valleys are still in shadow until the sun rises higher during the day. Fishtail Mt has never been climbed, as the locals are superstititious & Western mountaineers cannot ascend without their help, &/or respect their wishes. It looks a bit like the Matterhorn from this angle, but does resemble a fishtail from other angles. Fishtail Mt is in the Annapurnas, a western extension of the Himalayas.

http://www.alain-collet.com/nepal/Annapurna/Chitre12.html

One for Norbert's song titles? (James Taylor)

Does anyone know which province Pokhara is in?There are 6 Pokharas in Nepal, which I never knew before. I'm guessing Gandaki. Polarized, & from a scanned print. Sharpened 3 times already.

Annapurna Range has 6 major peaks, of which Fishtail Mt is only 1. It's actually one of the 'smaller' peaks, but appears larger from Pokhara, because it's closer. It's still 20 km away though, which is why it's probably not pin-sharp. (haze). I have posted an earlier image, which shows some of the other peaks from 'Sarankot'.

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Roly (2024) 2004-09-18 3:13

Beautiful view, the colors are fantastic and the layered composition, with the wooded hill and the mountain behind having similar geometry is very effective. It could be just a little bit sharper. Magnificent mountain, I am surprised it hasn't been climbed yet - such unclimbed mountains attract the "trophy climbers" like a magnet.

dovi (1068) 2004-09-18 3:18

Very good composition with the brown hill in the front with similar gemetry, seems like the colors and the image are noisy (bad scanning?) but still very good one!

burdallet (0) 2004-09-18 3:21

Annapurna was the first +more 8000m tall peak climbed .. and it's was during the 50-ties by a french Team ( Louis Lachenal .. Maurice Hertzog . etc .. )
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Currently the peak could be matter of xelknox treakking around the whole mountain with a pass to more 5000meters

ale (1819) 2004-09-18 3:37

Wow Chris,
you have captured a great view, very impressive!

RGatward (20108) 2004-09-18 3:48

The scan of this doesn't seem as good as usual, but great compo, and PoV. I had no idea that there were such significant mountains that have never been climbed.

jhonny_blue (4956) 2004-09-18 4:54

Fantastic ! It愀 a perfect postcard !
Thanks !

spence (65) 2004-09-18 5:29

What an amazing mountain - I'm not volunteering to be the first to the summit. I like the strong contrast between the warm foreground colours and the cool background colours.

bpelvan (3798) 2004-09-18 5:50

Good capture ann good view of the layers from bottom to top of the mountain. Bravo.

hdl (7035) 2004-09-18 6:10

Very impressive panorama. Very carefully composed. Good good shot (hope you didn't get altitude sickness there).

jhm (211738) 2004-09-18 7:15

A great panoramic picture, Chris, and it lighting on the mountain is formidable, on the for ground red/green colours are excellent. Well done!

PixelTerror (0) 2004-09-18 8:58

Rising over this brown hill, the moutain looks even more impressive, nice composition Chris.

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alainh (33209) 2004-09-18 11:57

fantastique montagne et belle composition.
ce nuage en panache est superbe. dommage que photo soit un peu 'grany' (peut-皻re un scan).
bien vu Chris
alain

avigur_11 (22553) 2004-09-18 13:46

A mzaing capture of this high peak. I like the contrast between the bald frozen rock and the warm colors and the trees on the lowest hill. Good shot, Chris.

nwoehnl (122) 2004-09-18 16:09

Great shot of the rocky peak, Chris, well presented emerging behind the brownish hill on which the trees are growing. I like how the effect of the clouds and haze gives a slight element of mystery to the appearance of Fishtail Mountain. Well done, and a reasonable result from the scan, particularly in terms of the sunlight effect.

And yes, I put it into the song theme (I think Carole King's version is well known too).

jackwp (519) 2004-09-18 20:50

Very dramatic capture. Colors, sharpness, clarity, all supberb. Excellent photo.

Endy (1025) 2004-09-18 23:25

You frame this peak perfectly Chris! I like the surrounding clouds, they create a ghostly atmosphere. The contrast between the foreground (hot) and the background (cold) strikes me.

Oldtree (2457) 2004-09-19 2:14

Hi Chris,

Very good composition. I find it astonishing how the mountain in the background dominates the pictures, even though the more colorful part is in the foreground.

Thanks for posting.

lemon_logix (1054) 2004-09-19 4:44

wow..so impressive. Good DOF.

elihesamian (26149) 2004-09-19 7:20

A great view with a Splendid feeling,Wonderful,fine composed.

avis2avis (4264) 2004-09-19 23:13

Most beautiful and awe inspiring. The ice capped peak o Fishtail in the background is really majestic and looks foreboding to climbers. Very well captured Chris!

DonQ (2625) 2004-09-20 2:06

Very high peak as oposite to lower hill. Well seen and taken Chris. And from dark colours on bottom to light colours on the top.
Very well done Chris.
Regards, Don.

bazal (7900) 2004-09-20 4:01

A superb composition for this tribute to an impressive Himalayan summit. DOF and contratsts are great. Wonderful shot...

loupiot (3909) 2004-09-20 10:55

Superb view of this peak, Chris! Good composition with the brown hill on the foreground. Good sharpness and contrast. A great shot!

Yannick31 (917) 2004-09-21 5:22

G幯iale ;-)

jrj (34843) 2004-09-22 8:25

What a great mountain and landscape Chris. Really great, a joy to see. A little noise maybe (made a WS).
Very good one this pix..

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scalerman (26900) 2004-09-23 19:09

Ah, the mighty fish tail. But I was there for a few weeks and it seemed the atmosphere is getting more polluted every year even in Nepal. Spectacular vista though! Where are you off to next?

explomars (4302) 2004-09-24 3:24

Super sommmet,Jules qui me fait penser au Matterhorn ou Cervin en Suisse ma montagne pr嶨廨嶪.Bravo et merci pour ton commentaire.Phil

Kenny10pin (19301) 2004-09-24 9:27

stunning shot, I really like this one, very nice contrasts,

cessy (13647) 2004-12-10 3:21

Chris, it's very fantastic. great composition, great capture. sangat bagus sekali !!

jdurbas (69) 2005-01-17 13:31

i love this mountain it's something exciting in this shape coverd bt snow, great photo

Leonie (8809) 2005-01-18 18:44

Fantastic view! I so hope I can go there some day!! Great catch of the summit!

L廩nie

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vlad_ghiea (1086) 2005-04-11 22:25

Good shot!

randompics (961) 2005-04-11 22:27

ahh machapuchre (fish tail). you have captured it well. the colors rae good and the peak is really looking beautifu.

archanabhimasen (270) 2005-04-11 22:40

Marvellous shot!!!

sarju (5324) 2005-04-25 0:22

grat shot Chris
great mountain ... thanks for capturing the sight and sharing it on TE
cheers
sarju

LEA (5006) 2005-04-25 6:44

Great picture.

caliane (610) 2005-05-04 22:57

Amazing vire.. this moatins looks so imposing and strong.. it's really fascinating!

Jeppe (18654) 2005-05-13 12:12

Amazing view of this roof of the world - I like the mix of snow and green - a fine and special combination - thanks Chris.

huynt (5081) 2005-06-17 19:04

Hi Chris
A Great Shot. Very impressive. Thanks for sharing and help me a view better. Good note
Best regards
Huy

nima82 (90) 2005-12-10 15:14

Stunning View! It so makes me want to go there. Maybe some day.... Great Job.
Nima

arturo (31) 2007-06-25 9:33

Hi Chris,

this is a terrific view...spectacular...cheers, arturo

npecanhuk (79329) 2009-08-13 2:18

Oi Chris!
That mountain looks magnificent, powerful, mighty! I love mountains and those shapes really attract me! It looks like the Matterhorn in Switzerland, but much higher!
It's a very impressive picture and I really truly liked it! An "oldie" of yours!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

fds (9963) 2014-05-03 4:09

dear friend Chris great mountain with very beautiful location and great sky with the clouds

Photo Information

Copyright: Chris Jules (ChrisJ) (172338)
Genre: 地方
Medium: 彩色
Date Taken: 2000-01-00
Categories: 自然
Camera: Pentax Me Super, 70-210mm/f4
Details：Tripod：Yes
Photo Version：Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s)：Photos with Titles of Songs 02, Nepal mountains, The old ways [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2004-09-18 3:04
Favorites：6 [view]