Taken in Haridwar, India at a mountain top temple called Maa Manasa Devi. My wife and I were the only westerners there. Everyone wanted a photo with us like we were some sort of attraction! It was funny....You can take a gondola to the top, and from there you can see the peaks of the Himalayas far in the distance. Haridwar is a powerful place said to be where Lord Vishnu (Lord of the Universe) placed his foot on Earth. The Ganges river flows fast and clean here The placed is charged. A better place in my opinion than more well known Rishikesh (also very beautiful) which is 45 minutes north. Overall I prefer South India to North but Haridwar stands out.
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In the India-Land of the Eternal photo essay.
18 responses
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Paul Lavallee gave props (11 Aug 2007):
amazing composition & lighting!
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Hunaid H said (20 Aug 2007):
Very nice and mystical, I've been to rishikesh a number of times and I agree with you.
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Micah Escamilla gave props (21 Aug 2007):
the light pouring in is beautiful. also...hasselblad = im jealous. :)
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!catherine marie gave props (9 Oct 2007):
i feel like i am there....
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Scott Sandler said (6 Dec 2007):
thanks to everyone who voted for my photo!
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Martyn Robertshaw gave props (11 Dec 2007):
Love the lighting
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Arti Sandhu said (14 Dec 2007):
beautiful capture!
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Angelica Sarkisyan said (26 Dec 2007):
Wonderful image!
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Dario Saltari said (30 Dec 2007):
Wow, the smoke and the light are beautiful! :)
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Amelia (amy) Quicke said (2 Jan 2008):
The lighting is exquisite
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James Blann said (14 Jan 2008):
Just stunning, well done
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Darek Siatkowski said (17 Jan 2008):
!!! the Light
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Victoria Bozo gave props (12 Feb 2008):
Just Love It!
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adam said (14 Feb 2008):
love it
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Sara Elena gave props (19 Oct 2008):
Absolutely amazing!!! the light, the person... the situation!!!! so good
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Reggie Mateo gave props (24 Oct 2008):
Amazing light and mood. Well done.
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Bridget M said (18 May 2009):
beautiful.
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El Hamidi said (17 Sep 2009):
awesome!
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