Sanat Kumar Karmakar
December 2025 - Changgu Lake, SIKKIM, iNDIA
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About the Image(s)
Date of exposure: 04-112025, 14:45 HRS.
Subject: Changgu Lake, SIKKIM, iNDIA
CAMERA: Nikon D7200 with Tamron 16-300 lens
Exposure details: f-stop F/8, Focal Length: 16 mm (35mm focal length -24 mm), shutter speed 1/500 sec, ISO 140, pattern metering, auto mode
LOCATION: Tsomgo Lake, also known as Tsongmo Lake or Changgu Lake, is a glacial lake in Changu in the Gangtok district of the Indian state of Sikkim, some 40 kilometres (25 mi) from the capital Gangtok. Located at an elevation of 3,753 m (12,313 ft), the lake remains frozen during the winter season. The lake surface reflects different colours with change of seasons and is held in great reverence by the local Sikkimese people. Buddhist monks prognosticated after studying the changing colours of the lake.
EDITING: I used PS CS 2025 to edit the frame, by a desktop computer. I used adobe camera raw 17.2 plug-in to enhance clarity, shadow details, brightness and exposure. I also used Topaz software to reduce digital noise.
3 comments posted
What an amazing photo. I completely agree with Don.
The only issue - a minor one - is the lens flare didn't land well. If you shot a series while the clouds were moving, you might have one that still lights the village well and has less (or more interesting) lens flare. Very minor - I would cherish this image!
Posted: 12/15/2025 02:59:49