Houses of Kathmandu, a photo from Bagmati, Central

Photographer's Note

In my last posting I described the flat roofed buildings in Kathmandu which perhaps allow for easy future expansion but which also provide space for watertanks, airconditioning units, lookouts and clothes lines. All the rooftops are accessible.

This photo looking across Kathmandu was taken from Swayambhunath Temple - a Buddhist temple which sits on top of a hill west of Kathmandu - also known as the Monkey Temple.

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mikolaj_kawa (0) 2009-11-28 2:14

Hello Marlene! Excellent point of view, wonderful wide perspective. Amazing cityscape. Good capture. Original frame. Well done!

bj40 (6) 2009-11-28 2:17

Hi Marlene ,I like this view of the modern housing of Kathmandu quite a variety of styles.When i think of Nepal i imagine wooden structures, but i suppose that's the countryside ,this is city living. Thanks Tom.

holmertz (92898) 2009-11-28 3:37

Hello Marlene,
My vague memories from this area 37 years ago tell me about a rural area with a few farmhouses. I am quite sure nothing in this photo existed then. This is an interesting picture that I watch with mixed feelings.
Kind regards,
Gert

npecanhuk (79329) 2009-11-28 3:39

Hello Marlene!
Unusual, interesting and beautiful photograph from that faraway place!
Sharpness, exposure, dof, high pov, colors and composition are all very good features in this image!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

janusz2054 (2) 2009-11-28 4:55

Hello Marlene
Excellent point of view modern housing of Kathmandu .
Good capture.
Regards
Janusz

saxo042 (38078) 2009-11-28 7:27

Hi Marlene,
Interesting city planning, looks like they have carefully avoided straight lines and perpendicular angles. This image gives an impression of a modern cubistic painting. Quite attractive cityscape!
Kind regards
Gunnar

ifege (32361) 2009-11-28 14:15

An unusual view of Kathmandu Marlene - the real city. A good clear view of interesting facades as well as the less exciting brick and concrete.
cheers
Ian

syrus_persia (2270) 2009-11-28 20:36

Salam Marlene
A lovely view captured. I like the colour contrasts and lighting. Very good sharpness.
TFS
cyrus

Kielia (24077) 2009-12-04 11:11

Hi Marlene,
your POV works excellently and creates a very interesting impression of this fascinating cityscape. You are giving me a detailed idea of the modern architecture and lifestyle. Very good photo work! Most of all I like how the light is illuminating the different houses. TFS!
Warm regards
Harriet

jmdias (102982) 2009-12-05 5:53

marlene

interesting this view from the urban landscape of this city. I liked the pattern created and the perfect mix of shapes, colors and lines. well done

hugs

jorge

avis2avis (4264) 2010-01-03 7:52

Nice shot. Its amazing the patterns these brick houses make on the topography of Kathmandu. I took a similar shot while flying over the city, just before we landed in Tribhuvan Airport.