Himalayan Peaks in Monsoons

During the rainy season, when the skies are perpetually grey and clouds drift through the valley, there are moments when the cloud cover parts, revealing glimpses of the snow-covered Himalayan peaks.

(Trishul peak in the early morning, when after a full night of rains, I woke up to a clear sky. )

These peaks may have been photographed thousands of times from every angle, in various lights and seasons. However, the joy lies in creating yet another image using our own skills. “I took this photograph when I was there…” This is the statement we all aspire to make.

(Nanda Devi in Clouds)

The rainy season brings a touch of magic to the mountains, as clouds play hide-and-seek with the distant snow peaks. Fleeting glimpses of the white summits make every clearing in the sky feel like a special moment.

(Sometimes the clouds don’t open up enough to give a view of the snow-peaks but then there are other days when they do)

Sunsets are even more dramatic because of the way the light falls. Even during the rainy season, the peaks sometimes glow with golden and red hues. Alpenglow is particularly fun to photograph, and no number of alpenglow shots ever feels enough. I simply adore the warm colors that these snow-covered peaks take on.

(This one is after it had rained the whole afternoon in late autumn)

Even admiring these peaks through binoculars is as much fun as photographing them.

(Nanda Devi peak from behind the clouds.)

(Another pic of Trishul Peak on a clear morning, after rains)

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