Back to the Wind by Harry Oldmeadow
Harry Oldmeadow

Back to the Wind by

My friend Chandra battles to stay upright. Above Dingboche (terraced fields visible at bottom), Nepal Himalaya. Island Peak is mid-frame while the peak on the far right is Makalu. Sony a700.

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About Harry Oldmeadow

Semi-serious amateur addicted to nature photography, especially mountains and wilderness landscapes. Camera: Sony a700.

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himalaya, mountains, nepal, landscape

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  • Richard  Stanley
    Richard Stanley4 months ago

    Beautifully composed Harry – love the prayer flags – looks cold!

  • thanks Rich — yep, absolutely freezing — and quite difficult to manipulate the camera!

    – Harry Oldmeadow

  • YogiColleen
    YogiColleen4 months ago

    wonderful image!! love it! :)

  • thanks so much YC

    – Harry Oldmeadow

  • kalaryder
    kalaryder4 months ago

    The flags really show the wind strength, great work Harry

  • thanks K — I thought we were going tone blown into the ether!

    – Harry Oldmeadow

  • Dean Cunningham
    Dean Cunningham4 months ago

    awesome harry – really like this !

  • Gald you like it dean; thanks

    – Harry Oldmeadow

  • nadine henley
    nadine henley4 months ago

    neat – sure looks windy!

  • you’re not kidding it was windy! thanks for taking a look nadine

    – Harry Oldmeadow

  • Georgie Hart
    Georgie Hart4 months ago

    What a spectacle, especially with those colourful flags. Extraordinary!

  • thanks G; we had quite a hike to get here — but well worth it!

    – Harry Oldmeadow

  • ClaireBear
    ClaireBear4 months ago

    It certainly takes your breathe away. A fave for me Harry:))

  • so glad you like it CB — thanks

    – Harry Oldmeadow