11 Oct 2017
Waterfall in Lahaul Valley
This is one of several beautiful waterfalls on the north-facing slopes, now a mellow trickle compared to during the monsoon several weeks ago. It’s running…
11 Oct 2017
Chandra river, Spiti
The water in this river (also called Cheneb river) comes from the glaciers which are slowly releasing less and less water as the winter approaches. Soon this…
11 Oct 2017
Chandra river, Spiti
A very different experience when all colors are removed. The water in this river (also called Cheneb river) comes from the glaciers which are slowly releasing…
11 Oct 2017
Chandra river, Spiti
The water in this river (also called Cheneb river) comes from the glaciers which are slowly releasing less and less water as the winter approaches. Soon this…
9 Oct 2017
Dhankar Gompa, Spiti
Today we can enjoy a leisurely car drive to this amazing monastery and village - Dhankar Gompa, and move on within minutes in the summer months. But think…
8 Oct 2017
Pin Valley National Park, India
Clouds always add mystery and dynamics to any landscape, but Spiti is mostly without any clouds as it is a mountain desert with cloudless skies for long…
5 Oct 2017
Nightfall at Ki monastery
I had a wonderful time at this spot, watching the remaining light of the sun fade and being replaced by the rising moon behind me. There is not much vegetation…
15 Nov 2012
Crested Duck (Lophonetta specularioides)
Here at the Laguna Cañapa the ducks were not at all disturbed by humans, and I could get quite close to this crested duck (Lophonetta specularioides) busy…
15 Nov 2012
Golden-spotted Ground Dove (Metriopelia aymara)
Due to the midday sun, the light is very hard, and the golden spots on the wing barely visible. The morning or evening sun would have revealed some brilliantly…
15 Nov 2012
Lobelia oligophylla
Lobelia oligophylla grows alongside the springs, streams, rivers and some lagoons. Altitude: 4131 metres. Native range is Ecuador to southernmost South…