Autumn is the best season for photography. You can’t get such clearer skies and warm colours in any other season. It was a delight going through all the photos that truly brought out the autumn colours and transported us back to the mountains.
Our judges have selected the winners and trekkers have voted for their favourite photo. Here are the results:
Winner – Trek Photographer of the Month
Higher – Abdul Raoof, Phulara Ridge trek
This is a brilliant photograph from the Phulara Ridge trek. It easily conveys the excitement felt on the ridge walk. The photographer has placed the trekker perfectly to show the scale of the landscape while carefully capturing the mountains and the clouds.
First Runner Up
Waking to the Sleeping buddha- Pranav Kaushik, Sandakphu Phalut Trek
This is a good example of a trek photograph. It conveys the scene of a trek- the morning colours, the tents, the clouds, trekkers getting ready to watch the sunrise while the Sleeping Buddha rests in the background.
Second Runner Up
360 degree view of the Annapurna range- Rupam Kirtaniya, Annapurna Base Camp trek
Trekkers walking towards the mighty Annapurna range is always a beautiful sight. Yet the photographer has captured an amazing image by adding three layers in a single photo: brown meadows, snow clad peaks and the blue sky that one can only see in high altitudes.
Trekkers’ Choice Award sponsored by AdventureWorx
A quaint night at Labouche-Anubhav Saxena, Everest Base Camp Trek
Such a grand view of Mt. Nuptse from the Everest Base Camp trek! As the photographer says, the mountain is well lit by the moonlight. The clear, star spangled night sky makes for one beautifully captured image.
Other Nominations
Mother nature and her lovely creations- Shibayan Kayal, Beas Kund trek
This photograph plays with the background and foreground to being out the natural beauty of the Beas Kund trek. Light falling diagonally on the horses to add details to the subject while the mountains act as a great background.
River crossing- Vinay Anantha, Buran Ghati trek
One does not see autumn colours mixed with winter snow quite often. But it makes an amazing combination as seen here. The snow patterns on the rocks and grass add a nice contrast to the photograph.
The end of Phulara Ridge- Brian Van Dijke, Phulara Ridge trek
One more photograph from the Phulara Ridge trek. Such a majestic photo that captures the beauty of this landscape. The photographer has exercised excellent light control over here. The rocks in the foreground add drama to the photograph while you can spot the trail in the distance.
Mesmerising Swargarohini- Anirban Roy, Har Ki Dun Trek
The photographer is telling a story through this photo. He creates a glimpse into a moment form the trek where the trekkers take break to soak in the autumn colour and mountain view.
Near Chandanahan Lake- Chetan Walia, Buran Ghati trek
This frame captures the majestic beauty of the Buran Ghati trek. The photographer has made an intelligent choice by including the silhouettes of the two trekkers in the photograph while using the darker shades of autumn.
Winter is here- Ashwin Srinivasa, Kedartal Trek
Predicting snowfall is always a bit tricky on high altitude treks. In this photo, the photographer captures a landscape showered with fresh snow. The colours of the prayer flags add to the visual appeal of the photograph.
And, that were all the nominations and winners for this month’s photo contest. Congratulations to all the winners! Tell us which one you liked us the most by dropping a comment below. We would love to hear your thoughts!
What you should do now
1. If you’d like to see a few great photo stories from our treks: You’ll find our photo stories on this page.
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Super
Very pretty
Amazing shot indeed
Excellent
Awesome
Voting for waking up to the Buddha by Pranav
I visited brahmatal Trek , I have first time attend hiking /tracking during the first day to last day I have see amazing natural beautiful view in LohaGanj to brahmatal amazing tracking Suport & service by Mr. Devang and his team Mr. Rakesh and Mr. Sunil I have seen brahmatal lake and I post this photograph in brahmatal lake. the whole track I have see the many beautiful place during the tracking I have see natural beauty like brahmatal lake and most surprising in this visit or tracking In this track I have not only myself but with my wife and my 11 years old my son , he is first time experience in tracking they have also happy movement and I have seen many happy moments during the completed the tracking period.brahmatal is very beautiful place and Amazing Earth one of the part of Earth I have seen NandaGomati and Trishul mountain during the brahmatal Trek and when we started brahmatal Trek so many river and waterfall come, I eat waterfall water after I feel the natural water I like I I understand the different of city water and natural water differences after I track first day to last day I have see the many mountain snow,snowfall during the third day even rain come also, I post the picture Brahmatal please see the picture the river water same reflect the earth.
thank you very much Indian Hike and terk leader Mr. Devang and his team Mr. Rakesh and Mr. Sunil and entire team cooking department I eat everyday different food .
Beautiful picture
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My vote for 1 St picture by Anubhav Saxena
Amazing
Wishing him all the very best
Liked A quaint night at Labiuche by Mr Saxena
Brilliant photo at sl no 1
Excellent pic
Marvellous and uncompeareable.
Awesome Photography..
Excellent picture
Marvellous and uncompeareable.
A quaint night at labouch ❤️
Superb picture
Awesome picture
First pic beautiful
First pic excellent
Beautiful
Beautiful pic of Mother Nature
All photographs beautiful
bhtreen brthr
Awesome
Veri nice picture
Excellent photo Anubhav Saxena
Fabulous picture
Lovely picture
Good photgraph showing himalayas in backdrop.
Excellent
Wonderful photo of Mother Nature
Excellent contrast.
Beautiful pic Anubhav Saxena
Really good one….keep it up…
good
Voted for A quaint night at Labouche- Anubhav Saxena, Everest Base Camp Trek (34%, 726 Votes).
Excellen pic. Beautifully composed.
Fantabulous. My vote for Anubhav Saxena.+
All are good to view repeatedly but
A quaint night at Labiuche
By Mr Saxena is standing out….
My vote for A quaint night at Labouche-Anubhav Saxena, Everest Base Camp Trek
Fantastic. Pic at No 1 by Anubhav saxena.
Excellent, very well captured and explained
Excellent keep it up
My vote for no.1 Anubhav Saxena
Well captured and explained
Very Beautiful shot taken Anubhav
What a fabulous pic Anubhav.
Absolutely stunning.
Excellent.
Excellent,my vote for anubhav
My vote is for the first photo by Anubhav Saxena.
Excellent, very natural and beautiful
Amazing Pictures..
Wonderful capture by anubhav saxena.. a quaint night labouche.
All the best
Amazing indeed dear Anubhav Saxena, my vote for Anubhav.
What a lovely snap taken by you dear Anubhav (moon light on peak),
My vote for anubhav saxena…pic 1
Excellent pic at no. 1 by Anubhav Saxena
Very good what a lovely snap taken by you
Mesmerizing Picture. Welldone Anubhav. My vote goes to “A quaint night at Labouche-Anubhav Saxena, Everest Base Camp Trek”
I like Pranav kaushik photo
Dear Anubhav Welldone
Mesmerizing Picture.
May God take you each and every step towards the pinnacle of the success.
Stay Blessed.
Your Brother
Nikher Saxena
EXCELLENT, VOTE FOR ANUBHAV SRIVASTAVA
Well done Mr Saxena
Nice capture, my vote for Anubhav Saxena.
Well done Anubhav Srivastava
Anubhav Saxena
Nice Picture
My vote for Anubhav
ALOK DIKSHIT
बहुत खूबसूरत
Excellent picture NO 1 Anubhav Saxena
Excellent Picture Vote For Anubhav Saxena
Awesome pics Anubhav keep it up well done.
Very excellent pictures.
Atti sunder aur bahut attractive. My vote goes to Anubhav Saxena ‘s click.
Excellent pics Anubhav
Very very attractive and charming. Our vote for Anubhav Saxena ‘s click. God bless him.for his GRAND VICTORY.
Nice pics
Very very attractive and charming. Our vote for Anubhav Saxena ‘s click. God bless him.for his GRAND VICTORY.
Grand victory to ANUBHAV Saxena ‘s pic at Searle “ONE”.
Unbelivable.. Anubhav saxena
Nice pic
Nice click
Amazing shot indeed
Excellent picture
Mind blowing dear Anubhav. May God bless you.
Breathtaking view…..the first picture is just perfect.
Awesome picture
Inspiring picture I will visit this place soon
Keep it up
Wow
What a click Anubhav Saxena
Excellent
I vote for Anubhav saxena
Amazing pics
Spellbinding captures
Superb
Awesome
MESMERIZING PICTURE NO -1 VOTE FOR ANUBHAV SAXENA
Amazing shots. Congrats Anubhav, keep it up
Amazing shots. Congrats Anubhav.
MESMERIZING PICTURE NO -1
My VOTE FOR ANUBHAV SAXENA
Excellant
Pictures are amazing
Award winning pictures
Picture number one
Beautiful Photo Anubhav Saxena. Nice click
Excellent pict no 1 Anubhav Saxena
Amazing click Dear Anubhav. My vote is for picture no. 1
Nice picture click anubhav very nice pic.
My vote for anubhav saxena pic. No. 1
Nice Picture No – 1 My Vote Anubhav Saxena
Excellent picture.
Vote for Anubhav
All d pics are awesome but I vote for Anubhav Saxena for his Everest Base Camp trek. It’s really mesmerizing pic clicked at night. Keep it up Anubhav.
My vote for pic NO 1.Anubhav Saxena
Beyond words….
Excellent no.1 Anubhav Saxena
My fav pic is no 1
All snaps are excellent but anubhav s is best
Very nice pics