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STS066-085-080 Arun River, Southeastern Nepal November 1994
The alluvial fan created by the deposition of sediment from the Arun River and its tributaries as it breaks out of the foothills of the Himalaya Mountains is highlighted in this near-vertical, color infrared photograph. The white features are extensive sandbars along some of the riverbeds in southeastern Nepal. Part of the floodplain is emphasized by the linear levees that surround part of the river northeast of Hanumannagar, a small town near the Indian boarder. The thin, dark lines east of the river are part of a canal system that services part of southeastern Nepal and north-central India. The deep reds on the hills and low mountains document healthy growth of green vegetation in this part of Nepal—a special interest to environmentalists since deforestation is one of Nepal’s major environmental threats. The low, vegetated Churia Ghati Hills, west of the Arun River, reach approximately 1000 feet (305 meters) above sea level. The more rugged Mahabharat Range has peaks and ridge lines that exceed 7000 feet (2130 meters) above sea level (northern edge of the photograph).
Quyllur Rit'i - religious festival and pilgrimage held annually in Sinakara Valley, Peru. The Sinakara Valley and the holy mountain Qullqipunku with its glacier have been the pilgrimage destination long before Europeans discovered Peru. In 18th century the pilgrimage was 'baptised' and since then it is a mixture of indigenous and Catholic belifes and symbolism.
DATE: 12/05/2012
Tonight, I wanted take a shot of something from the house and have been wanting to take a shot of this lamp.
While I was taking the photo of this lamp I have noticed that Ninjya (my cat) was chewing the cord of the lamp. Yup he got in trouble from my wife because he had eaten two of her iPhone chargers this week and Yup my subject was subsequently moved......
Camera Info: Nikon D300S | Nikkor 50mm (ƒ/1.8) @ 50mm | ISO 200 | 1/320s @ ƒ1.8 | In-Hand | Lightroom 3