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Wild Daisies of Mana
Himalayan Mana VillageIndo-Tibet Border
Uttarakhand, India
August 2008
I shot this picture as I approached the Mana Village after a small trek - on a cold misty morning - approximately 4-5 kms away from Badrinath. Many places famous in Hindu mythology lie close to the Mana Village. The Village shuts down in winter for 6 months or so as it gets snow-bound with sub-zero temperatures. The inhabitants of Mana are mainly Indo-Mongolian tribals and it is the last village on the borders of Indo-China region. The backdrop of snow covered mountains and glaciers in Mana is a captivating sight.
Earlier on this blog, I've posted another picture on the way to Mana Village where I've set in a nutshell my Journey to Garhwal in July-August this year.
Earlier on this blog, I've posted another picture on the way to Mana Village where I've set in a nutshell my Journey to Garhwal in July-August this year.
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WOW, what a shot and what a location.
ReplyDeleteGill in Canada
whoa, pretty surreal.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Wonderful composition :-)
ReplyDeleteHow fortunate for you to have been there so close to Tibet!
ReplyDeleteHappy Sky Watch!
Nice perspective on the photo.
ReplyDeleteWell done.
Nice "Sky Watch" today.
Thnaks for the visit to our , Horizontal Light.
Troy and Martha
PS: I took a quick look at some of your earlier posts. They are great with some terrific photographs. I'll be back later for a more lengthy look.
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Truly a nice perspective, have to agree with texas travelers. Great cature!
ReplyDeletePerfect catch for Skywatch Friday!!!! Mine's up too hope too see you around.. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteGorogeous cool shot for skywatch.
ReplyDeleteFabulous shot. Thanks for sharing!
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Absolutely fantastic! Thank you for sharing and also for the commentary that went with this incredible photo.
ReplyDeleteJust the name, Himalayas, makes me dream. Your picture adds to the magic!
ReplyDeletethis is a stunning photo...and I liked the photos in the other postas well...
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous shot! I like it...
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing photograph... the clouds around the mountains and the daisies are amazing... the perspective is fantastic!! Beautiful work!
ReplyDelete~Michele~
Mountain Retreat-Canada
gr8 shot..i want to go there now.
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Lovely picture, I love the composition.
ReplyDeleteabsolute dream celine..u seem to have vanished with the clouds as well :)
ReplyDeleteTop mountain shot, rocky crags and cloud-kissed wildflowers, just great.
ReplyDeleteAmazing shot!
ReplyDeleteFantastic picture! Breathtaking perspective!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful - like the clouds are watering the flowers. Stunning. I appreciate your stopping by my moon shots this week - and for your comments. Happy SWF.
ReplyDeleteTruly captivating. Amazing... with the blue and the clouds! I love this shot!
ReplyDeleteYour travels amaze me and your photos are stunning. - Would you remember all these places and details without your blog journal?
ReplyDeleteAmazing image!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the reasons I love Sky Watch - I get to see parts of the world I wouldn't get to see otherwise.
I also loved the sand dunes below- marvelous images!
I'm so glad you stopped by my SWF and left a live link here - this is a beautiful blog, I'm going to bookmark it and come back when I can spend more time. I love this part of the world, and your photos really draw me in. I don't travel so I really appreciate seeing and reading about places.
ReplyDeleteDaisies are my favourite flowers. I like the way they frame your shot. I invite you to come see my sky views from the BC Ferry to Powell River. -- Margy
ReplyDeleteThat's a great shot! I like your composition. Thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeletewonderful photo reminds me of LOST HORIZONS
ReplyDeleteGreat shot,Celine!
ReplyDeleteWhere did you stay when you visited this place? Was it a conducted tour??
Wow indeed! This is so exotic to me. I love mountains and sky. This one is like a dream. Wonderful! =)
ReplyDeleteHi Celine! I’m glad I could take some time to get here, this time to be rewarded with a beautiful Himalyan picture!!
ReplyDeleteThe village shuts down for winter? Where do they go?
Now, do you want to have a look at a magic place: Delos, Apollo’s birthplace and home to Dionysus sanctuary? Blogtrotter has it! ;))
Hope you enjoy! Have a great week!
I am in awe of seeing photos from this special place.....thank you! Happy SkyWatching! Greetings from Iowa, USA.
ReplyDeletegreat composition !
ReplyDeleteA truly fabulous capture!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! Thanks for seeing my skywacth and your comment.
ReplyDeleteby : Savanna
so beautiful
ReplyDeletewanna say "WOW"!!!
ReplyDeletegreat and charismatic
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Such a beautiful photo capturing the mysterious, sacred quality behind the venue. I'm so enjoying reading of your journey.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
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ReplyDeleteI forgot to say... at first glimpse, because of the exaggerated angle... I thought the daises were palm trees with SNOW on them!
A very beautiful shot of the sky at Himalayas :) A place on my wish to go to list :)
ReplyDeleteYou've caught it at such a moment, such an angle, this place looks like a make-believe land.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Celine.
fantastic scene.. that must be chilly out there...
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by my blog. I am so glad you did because now I have found yours - how fortunate you are to have traveled to so many beautiful places. Now I look forward to traveling through your archives.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing view. I love the angle you took your picture from. It's hard to imagine the isolation of the tribes there in the winter months. So glad you stopped by to visit my blog.
ReplyDeletethose are just so pretty i love daisies and these look so special;
ReplyDeleteLovely shot, the combination of the sky and flowers!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely brilliant shot.
ReplyDeleteThough I have never been to Mana, the milestones on the way to Dehradun/ Haridwar do talk of this fabulous place.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful experience.
When do we get the detailed write- up !!
That shot positively sings with poetic composition. You obviously not only have the heart of a poet, but the eye to see the world as a poet. The angle, composition of colors, and sharp detail - what a shot! A great photographer too! It would seem you're a person of many talents!
ReplyDeleteMy dear friends,
ReplyDeleteI'm overwhelmed by the tremendous response that I have got for this post. My heartfelt thanks to each and everyone who has visited me and left behind your footprints with such delightful words. Each comment is gratefully acknowledged. Thank you.:)
Beautiful, beautiful picture of the Himalayan Mana Village. Would love to see it for myself someday.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful,
ReplyDeletethe perspective pulls you in, as if one were there.