Morning Storm Clearing the Pobjikha Valley
BHUT10D-300
November 20, 2010
Today we visit Bhutan again, because this country is full of fine landscapes that any photographer would be pleased as punch to engage with. I wish I had had more time to spend there, to really explore the wildlands of the area, but that will have to remain for another time I guess. The Pobjikha Valley is famous as the location of the black-crane migration from Tibet; they roost in this valley all winter, sometimes hundreds strong. Despite coming in late November, there were only a dozen or so cranes already present in the valley; I guess the memo hadn't gone out to the rest of the flock yet. However, not to worry; the valley itself was gorgeous, with small farms nestled against the higher hills and mountains that ring the ground. Autumn was turning everything golden, and our day there saw a storm cloud moving across over the mountain as the sun rose higher in the sky. Enjoy.
Technical notes:
Camera: Nikon D80
Lens: Nikon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6
Focal length: 105 mm
Exposure: n/a @ f/5.6, ISO 200
Post-processing: Slight contrast and tone adjustment, sharpening in PS4 & LR1.4
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