At just under 7000 metres, the towering peak of Ama Dablam silently oversees trekkers for a few days as they slowly walk towards the base camp for Mt Everest and the Gokyo Lakes. With the riotous crimson of a barberry bush and a cobalt blue sky, its reassuring presence makes for a photogenic visual feast. Though taken over a decade ago, it remains a favourite memory walking among the Everest amphitheatre of the world's highest mountains.
You're right - great visual contrast of the crimson bush and blue skies
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous Mark, and as you say, timeless as well.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo - I love the contrast between the red plant and the sky. What season was this taken in?
ReplyDelete@heather: I love the vivid primary colours.
ReplyDelete@john: The photo was taken in the first week of November, so it would be autumn/fall in Nepal. (This is one of the two best trekking times, the other being spring)
ReplyDelete@barbara: Thank you.
ReplyDeleteIt must be surreal to walk around with Mt Everest as a backdrop. Stunning visuals!
ReplyDelete@golf: It is one of life's great experiences to walk among the Himalayan giants. At certain spots, you can see the 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th highest mountains in the world in a wondrous alpine amphitheatre.
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