Srijan Roy Choudhury
February 2025 - Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India
About the Image(s)
he following is a mountain scape of Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India. The weather was rough and I spotted it while traveling back to the mainland. Even though the weather/light wasn't ideal for a landscape image, I took it as a challenge to show the imposing mountain, the ominous sky and the tiny village, signifying our insignificance compared to the mother nature.
It was shot with a Nikon Z9 and a Nikkor 14-30mm Z lens.
5 comments posted
Srijan, this is a very nice image. To me the strong point of your composition are the triangular shapes of the green hills and the mountain. The gray sky also create some contrast. However, considering that the image was taken with a flat light, I am wondering if you have considered to convert it in monochrome. In that case I think you could work on increasing contrast in the sky to make a little more dramatic and create a more moody image. I took the liberty to play with your image. Let me know what do you think Posted: 02/09/2025 20:22:07
I love this image. All looks good expect the bottom left wall (darker is better). I prefer the color version. Posted: 02/11/2025 18:31:25
Srijan, very good landscape image. I agree with Michele that the image is slightly flat. Hope you don't mind but I added a little contrast then cropped the left side. I think it makes a stronger composition. What do you think? Posted: 02/14/2025 00:41:00
Very dramatic image. I like the contrast between the smaller hills and the majestic mountain behind. I agree that the lighter element on the lower left corner is a bit distracting, maybe make it a little darker like John suggested or remove it. Tom, I hope you don't mind, my personal feel with your cropping is that it feels a little tight now without some of the sky on the upper left side as breathing room. Posted: 02/14/2025 07:56:03
Thank you so much for your kind inputs. I appreciate that you spend time to express your rendition of the same scene. Maybe this diversity makes photography so interesting tk me.
I hope you wouldn't mind if I express myself regarding this image and feedback on your points.
I didn't do B&W because I never felt that this landscape has that simplicity of distinct shape and inherent rhythm, the type required for a successful B&W landscape.
The suggested crop does bring the scene closer, but personally I would like to keep one side of the mountain complete when the other side isn't. Keeping both side truncated, imho, breaks the rhythm that a viewer enjoys while following the curve of the mountain.
I have kept the yellow and green lighter in this otherwise brooding scene tk add some colour, life and dynamism.
Regarding the white wall, I am surely going to try out a little more darkening.
Thank you all again, I sincerely appreciate your feedback. Posted: 02/14/2025 17:35:40
I hope you wouldn't mind if I express myself regarding this image and feedback on your points.
I didn't do B&W because I never felt that this landscape has that simplicity of distinct shape and inherent rhythm, the type required for a successful B&W landscape.
The suggested crop does bring the scene closer, but personally I would like to keep one side of the mountain complete when the other side isn't. Keeping both side truncated, imho, breaks the rhythm that a viewer enjoys while following the curve of the mountain.
I have kept the yellow and green lighter in this otherwise brooding scene tk add some colour, life and dynamism.
Regarding the white wall, I am surely going to try out a little more darkening.
Thank you all again, I sincerely appreciate your feedback. Posted: 02/14/2025 17:35:40