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The Teesta from Sikkim


The Teesta from Sikkim
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Copyright: Subhash Ranjan (sranjan) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 445 W: 57 N: 1380] (4012)
Genre: Landscapes
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-10-18
Categories: River
Camera: Olympus Sp 510uz
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Dedications 2008 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-05-13 9:22
Viewed: 889
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Teesta River is one of the most scenic rivers in Eastern India. The tortuous river course gives it a unique dimension with picturesque vista at every turn. The gusty cold wind blows all around on your face with icy cold rumbling crystal clear water to touch in its grand wilderness !

I have taken this photograph from a bridge during morning hours with the sunlight entering into the gorge from NE direction, elucidating part of the landscape where as rest remains under the shade of high Himalayan Mountains.

I dedicate this view to no one other than my dear friend from Cheney, Bob Shannon. He happens to be my neighbor today :)

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Teesta River:-
The river originates from Cho Lhamu Lake at an elevation of 5,330 m (17,500 feet) above sea level in the mighty Himalayas. This lake lies to the north of the Donkia Pass near Shetschen, where the summit of the pass is about eight kilometres north-east of Darjeeling as the crow flies.

The Teesta River is then fed by rivulets which arise in the Thangu, Yumthang and Donkia-La ranges. The river then flows past the town of Rangpo where it forms the border between Sikkim and West Bengal up to Teesta Bazaar. At Teesta Suspension Bridge, which joins Kalimpong with Darjeeling, the river is met by its main tributary, the Rangeet River. At this point, it changes course southwards flowing entirely into West Bengal. The river hits the plains at Sevoke, where it is spanned by the Coronation Bridge which links the north east states to the rest of India. The river then courses its way to Jalpaiguri and then to Rangpur District of Bangladesh, before finally merging with the mighty Brahmaputra at Fulcherry (in Bangladesh).
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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3824 W: 190 N: 11393] (35107)
  • [2009-05-13 9:35]

Hello Subhash,
A lovely view of the Teesta River, well captured in a fine composition. The way the river winds towards the lighted part of the valley makes this composition very attractive.
Thanks and best regards,
Ivan

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 613 W: 0 N: 546] (3180)
  • [2009-05-13 10:02]

Hi Subhash !

An excellent landscape surprised and play!
A perfect contrast of colors.
Have a pleasant day,
Adrian

Thank you good Dr... I feel blessed more times than anyone. You are a kind man with a wonderful family and a wonderful gift of taking pictures. The way in which you share these pictures is wonderful. You have had many good opportunities that others have not. I am always surprised by another shot from the air or from the city or from the jungle or from the mountains. All of them give us a wide landscape of what your country is like. Thank you once more.
Bob

Subhash merhaba,alabildiğice yeşil bir vadinin içinde çağlıyor olmak çok güzel bir şey olsa gerek.Bazen içimden deniz olmak,kuş olmak,kelebek olmak gelir.Şimdi gürül gürül akan bir çağlayan olabilsem keşke.Ellerine sağlık,selamlar :)

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-05-13 14:04]

Hi Subahs,it seem to be in my Alps..what a beautiful view! You play very well whit the light and colors,best point of view....great spectacle! My best compliments,have a nice day,LUCIANO

Those rapids look so refreshing among all those boulders and greeneries Subhash, the great depth of field is very effective in this fine naturescape. Bob will love it, I'm sure.
Mehmet

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-05-13 17:42]

Hi Subhash,

A beautiful autumn scene. The green trees along the banks of the river are a wonderful contrast to the changing colors in the background. I love the active river with the big boulders - it makes me want to see what is around the next bend.

Jane

hello Subhash

this landscape river it looks like exactly here in Canada,
very beautiful photo of wonderful places in India like in Canada,
fine POV, i love the curve of the river, the river the trees
and the mountains are exactly like here in Canada, TFS

Asbed

Hi Subhash
What a wonderful scene capture of this beautiful place from nice POV with excellent clarity, details and wonderful composition.
TFS and greetings from London.
Cheers,
Bayram

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1726 W: 0 N: 3927] (15770)
  • [2009-05-14 2:02]

Hello Subbash,
This is really a great scenery and to take it in the morning when the sun arrives around the corner, was a great idea. Well composed and very natural picture. A pleasure to look at!
Thanks a lot, for the note too.
Kind regards
Anne

hi,
beautiful river in grand location, difficult lighting conditions and you almost pulled good image. i did one workshop just to see whether it can be improved. hope you don't mind. tfs.
nagraj.v

The gorge of Teesta looks awesome in this shot, Subhash.
The contrasting light and shade in the gorge gives it a very natural outlook.
Good to see that both banks of the river at this point are verdant with thich vegetation.
TFS and regards.

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  • jesst Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 375 W: 0 N: 172] (2411)
  • [2009-06-01 2:35]

Very good composed picture. Lovely place!

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