Where the Heavens Meet the Jungles

[Abhishek Jamalabad]

A view of Tirthan Valley from Shilt in the Great Himalayan National Park. The forests in the foreground, consisting primarily of Deodar (Cedrus deodara), abound with Himalayan Monals, Koklass pheasants and the extremely elusive Western Tragopan. The snow-clad upper reaches are said to harbour wild goats & sheep and Snow Leopards, among other mammals.
This sight was the reward of a steep 4 hour trek from Rola to Shilt (at 3100m).

Canon EOS 500D, Canon 100mm Macro USM
SS 1/1250
Av 11
ISO 400
Nearly full frame (slight tilt correction crop only)
Graduated filter used in Lightroom

Thanks, C&C welcome.

[Jerin Dinesh]

nice view...i wish to visit ther

[Mrudul Godbole]

Lovely landscape. The vertical composition works well here with the tall deodhar trees and the peak in the background. Good details. Your effort paid off ��. Thanks for sharing.

[Bibhav Behera]

The vertical works well here to show the elevation. I like the frame. Thanks for sharing.

[Abhijeet Jagtap]

class.. Wallpaper stuff..

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Good that you mentioned the steep climb. It goes well with the adage "No Pain, No Gain".

The vegetation giving way to snowline is well documented. Like Jerin, I too dream of visiting these awesome wilderness areas.