"Mahasarit".... this is the name Dal Lake has been referred to in the ancient sanskrit scripts, and Hindu mythology. Maha - Large, Sarit- River. Hiuan Tsang, a Chinese scholar who visited India in 630 AD, mentions a "Piece of paradise" in his books. In the modern world, Dal Lake's beauty and evolution as a tourist spot can be credited to the Mughal Emperor.
Whoever, was responsible, has indeed created a place very pretty, now the mecca of tourism. We (me n family) visited on Aug 15-19 Srinagar and adjoining areas... here are snap shots of the same.
#1. The customary photo Dal Lake and shikara..
Nikon D7000 | 1/4000 | 11mm | f/4.0 | ISO500 | Tokina 11-16/2.8
August to March, are the best days to capture, the sky and its reflections - primarily due to low dust/smog in the sky. Thankfully for us, it had rained last night, hence the shots were nice. I deeply and sincerely miss the blue sky over Delhi....
Oh BTW: whats not visible in the Shikara is a beautiful, newly married couple... henna was quite prominent on her fore-arms. I am sure, in their view, this would be a romantic moment.
#2. Shikara
Nikon D7000 | 1/20s | 11mm | f/2.8 | ISO500 | Tokina 11-16/2.8
No picture of Dal Lake is complete, without the Shikara. During the day time, the sun was very harsh (as seen in the picture above) however, as evening descended the colors in sky began to glow. Could not resist the temptation to capture this.
#3. The houseboats
Nikon D7000 | 1/60s | 11mm | f/2.8 | ISO500 | Tokina 11-16/2.8
The multi-colored house boats have been in existence since the moghul times... however, it was not till the Britishers made this as a spot of desire that the houseboats became a permanent fixture on the Dal lake.
It is an experience to sit on the deck of the boat and soak in the ambiance of the setting sun.
#4. Tranquility
Nikon D7000 | 1/750s | 11.0 mm | f/4.0 | ISO500 | Tokina 11-16/2.8
The title came naturally, even while I was fixating it through the view finder...
#5. Colors
Nikon D7000 | 1/750s | 11.0 mm | f/4.0 | ISO500 | Tokina 11-16/2.8
Colors came up in multi-hue, one could have never guessed - during the day, that the evening would be so serene... so blissful.
#6. The expanse
Nikon D7000 | 1/750s | 11.0 mm | f/4.0 | ISO500 | Tokina 11-16/2.8
Comments and critiques are most sincerely welcome !!!
Whoever, was responsible, has indeed created a place very pretty, now the mecca of tourism. We (me n family) visited on Aug 15-19 Srinagar and adjoining areas... here are snap shots of the same.
#1. The customary photo Dal Lake and shikara..
Nikon D7000 | 1/4000 | 11mm | f/4.0 | ISO500 | Tokina 11-16/2.8
August to March, are the best days to capture, the sky and its reflections - primarily due to low dust/smog in the sky. Thankfully for us, it had rained last night, hence the shots were nice. I deeply and sincerely miss the blue sky over Delhi....
Oh BTW: whats not visible in the Shikara is a beautiful, newly married couple... henna was quite prominent on her fore-arms. I am sure, in their view, this would be a romantic moment.
#2. Shikara
Nikon D7000 | 1/20s | 11mm | f/2.8 | ISO500 | Tokina 11-16/2.8
No picture of Dal Lake is complete, without the Shikara. During the day time, the sun was very harsh (as seen in the picture above) however, as evening descended the colors in sky began to glow. Could not resist the temptation to capture this.
#3. The houseboats
Nikon D7000 | 1/60s | 11mm | f/2.8 | ISO500 | Tokina 11-16/2.8
The multi-colored house boats have been in existence since the moghul times... however, it was not till the Britishers made this as a spot of desire that the houseboats became a permanent fixture on the Dal lake.
It is an experience to sit on the deck of the boat and soak in the ambiance of the setting sun.
#4. Tranquility
Nikon D7000 | 1/750s | 11.0 mm | f/4.0 | ISO500 | Tokina 11-16/2.8
The title came naturally, even while I was fixating it through the view finder...
#5. Colors
Nikon D7000 | 1/750s | 11.0 mm | f/4.0 | ISO500 | Tokina 11-16/2.8
Colors came up in multi-hue, one could have never guessed - during the day, that the evening would be so serene... so blissful.
#6. The expanse
Nikon D7000 | 1/750s | 11.0 mm | f/4.0 | ISO500 | Tokina 11-16/2.8
Comments and critiques are most sincerely welcome !!!
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