Close to heaven
This view, of the mountain and prayer flags, taken at Ganden monastery in Tibet was magical. The air was thin and the walking tough, but it was worth it.
SOLD: One Framed Print to the lovely Sal. Thank you Sal!
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suzannem73
I really like this.The colors are wonderful and the subject matter unique. Glad you were able to get this photo. I enjoyed looking at your portfolio. Really great work!
James Godber replied
Thanks Suzanne. Tibet is a fabulous place.
Melanie McQuoid
Great motion shot James!
James Godber replied
Thanks Melanie, thanks for featuring too
James Godber replied
Thanks Melanie. It was luck rather than judgement but then that’s life eh!
JimFilmer
great colours and movement – wonderful work
James Godber replied
Thanks Jim, glad you like it.
Michelle Thomson
wonderful photo. Tibet is such a special country. Love all your photos.
James Godber replied
Very kind Michelle. I think I’ve still lots to learn! :-)
Joanne Bradley
Excellent capture! The play of color against the mountain peaks is stunning!
James Godber replied
Thanks. Really glad that you like it!
Matthew Stewart
Beautiful colours and fantastic framing of the hills in the background.
James Godber replied
Cheers Matthew. Right place, right time I guess…..
TFFDavid
Absolutely fantastic. The colours are amazing.
Can I ask what you were doing here, are you a mountain climber James?
James Godber replied
Thanks again! Sadly not a mountain climber. I was once a runner, but that was before I moved to China….. As for why I was there, I just took a brief trip to Tibet last year and visiting Ganden was one of the things I did. I didn’t get far outside of Lhasa, but it’s a very beautiful place and I feel lucky to have been. More Tibet pics may follow…..
TFFDavid
Ahhh, you live in China, that’s brilliant. But tell me, is there an English Restaurant on every street? lol
Sensiworld
Wow !
James Godber replied
Thanks. Thanks for Watchlisting me too!
Larry Varley
awesome shot, it all works
James Godber replied
Cheers Larry. Glad you like it! :-)
kellyjomitchell
this shot is absolutely magical! the movement of the flags agains the crisp mountain backdrop – right place, right time, great eye!!!!
James Godber replied
Thanks KellyJo. The prayer flags have so much colour, there must be 1000s of good shots you can make with them.
deborah parker
Im soooooo there with this pic…... I have a few like this in my collection ( not on bubble) they are magical and captured my imagination…. you have done them a lot of justice!
James Godber replied
Thanks – I’m glad you like it. It was pretty hazy so difficult to get the exposure of the mountains right…..
Ellen Stapleton
lovely colours did you enjoy tibet?
James Godber replied
Thanks Ellen. Yes, I did! It’s very beautiful.
RavenMayfair
Amazing – the way you’ve captured the movement really makes this and gives the viewer a true sense of being there.
Elana Halvorson
I love all the colour and movement here.
tomtom1803
if you photograph typical cliches in asia (tibetan prayer flags, temples, geishas, buddhist monks, japanese cosplay etc)the challenge is, to make them not look like a cliche. i have seen thousands of prayer flag photos. but none like yours.
James Godber replied
Really? That’s one of the kindest things I think anyone has written about this or any of my other photos. Thank you!
coppertrees
Fantastic photography
Edward Gunn
I love the colour and movement, fantastic. I can’t imagine what the atmosphere is like at the momen in Bejing, but I bet it i electric.
Christopher L....
Very compelling image! good use of color and motion. It is almost enough to make me want to climb up there to see it myself, but I have a feeling it’s still a bit tough to visit.
salsbells69
Its a pleasure viewing this~! Excellent :D
Barbara Morrison
Incredible shot! Try “All the colors of the Rainbow” group.
Béla Török
Oh,this is breathtaking James! I love it! Congratulations!
James Godber replied
Hey, thanks Bela. I’m flattered you like it!
Lachlan Kent
I really like your work… it’s truly aesthetic
Alf Caruana
amazing and very dynamic image…a great image
Hemalata
Magnificent shot, James. I love the contrast of colourful prayer flags against the awesome majesty of the mountains.
dinghysailor1
wow – brilliant capture – wonderful work!
roybarry
WOW, an absolutely superb capture.
linaji
Fantastic work.. Sal reccomended you.. Here
and she bought your work too!! Soon .. and this is an amazing card and poster.. you could do well by this one.. :=D
DiEtte Henderson
This is fantastic!
Karin Taylor
Jay Ryser
WOW – very nice
Jolie
Wow! Thank for walking that; this is a beauty!
:-)
Caroline Gorka
This is brilliant …I saw it hanging at Salsbells69’s house as a framed print …it looks really great !
mikepaulhamus
awesome capture.
Simon Whittaker
James this is one of the most stunning images I’ve seen in ages. I can’t tell you exactly why but that colour and varying movement is just brilliant – well done.
Joaquin Loyzaga
Fantastic!
i love prayer flags, the represent something trully beautiful. such a great photo youve got there james!
congrads!
Linda Ridpath
oh i REALLY love this, reminds me of time time in Nepal!!!! a fave i think!
robbievandalen
awesome shot!!! Congrats!
Michelle Ogues
nice—definitely worth the hike up there and the thin air :)
Michael Farruggia
This is absolutely amazing and i have a similar shot from when i was at Ganden. One can never get enough of these prayer flags and you got the perfect shot here.
Peacenpaper
This is sooo wonderful!! ..... an inspiration! Thank you so much for sharing it!!
Ryan Carter
Captivating colours! Well done.
Dave Lloyd
Absolutely superb. An instant favourite.
Linda Syms
Beautiful work James
salsbells69
Congratulations on having this image featured James!! :))
Jon Axton
Brilliant image. Brings back wonderful memories!
RoddyM
Great image !
James Godber replied
Hey Roddy, thanks for all your comments….
Stephane Ferrero
Waouh, stunning !
Peter Denness
Excellent, love the colour and movment
salsbells69
congratulations on your feature in the Amazing Asia Group!!!! I knew this had what it takes !!
Zakari
Tibet? I am jealous of the experience and the beautiful capture…
Natalie Broome
Great capture James! Check out the new group I’m co-hosting ‘Flags in motion’ – your picture would be perfect!
Kerstin Inga
This is awesome! I can feel the wind! and see the sun. Lovely colours, and perspective too!:-))))
Emma Gaffy
Beautiful. So many times I’ve attempted to capture a nice shot of the flags but it’s never turned out! Well done and congratulations on the sale!
John Shortt-Smith
Cool photo. They can so easily now become cliches but I think you have avoided that
susi lawson
Great shot!
OldBirch
This is fantastic, too!
Pippa Carvell
One of my all time favourite pictures on redbubble.
James Godber replied
That’s really kind of you! Thanks Pippa!!! :-)
DApixara
creative and beautiful!
Rachel Davison
Stunning shot!
SdeVarax
this is beautiful. very dramatic and I love the contrast of colors.
pauldana
Love this! Great color and movement
Kate Purdy
Wonderful image, great work getting up there, someday….
whatsthatbeeping
Seriously would give my left nut to get there and shoot around Tibet, Closest I got was Beijing for 2 days stay over with work
Great image. Encapsulates everything I imagine that it would be like.
Jens Helmstedt
Stunning! Great shot!
Waleska Luker
Stunning, it fits perfectly in our First Things Group!
Donna I
Great image!
seoulma
I never get tired of looking at shots of these prayer flags. They truly depict the magical feeling of the area—a place I hope to see in person some day. This is a beautiful composition. Love the movement of some in the wind.
phil decocco
james
great capture, colors superb, action implied…wonderfu;!
phil
Rebecca Conroy
Wonderful shot, beautiful colors.
deborah parker
aren’t they amazing….. you have caught the essence of them here for sure…. makes me want to go hiking again….
hsien-ku
really love the colour and motion
Kaleidoking less than a minute ago
Great stuff!!!