Red Camellias in Himalayan Terraced Garden Evening in among terraced garden plots in the Himalayas

Red Camellias in Himalayan Terraced Garden Evening

by Fernando Elliott

Deep shadow pools across the lower terraced slopes of a Himalayan garden, where waxy red camellia flowers stand out against the cooling twilight. A sharp rim light traces the curved edges of the petals and the serrated leaves, creating a glowing outline that separates the shrub from the darkening stone walls. The soil appears damp and heavy, reflecting the recent storm that has just passed, with water droplets clinging to the broad green leaves. Layers of earthen terraces recede into the distance, their stepped geometry softened by the fading light. The red blooms look dense and unyielding against the cool gray tones of the wet stone and the mist hanging low over the valley floor. One water droplet slides down the edge of a crimson petal, catching the last sliver of sky.

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Camera Leica M10*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Leica M10 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 75mm
Aperture f/2
Shutter Speed 1/60
ISO 6400
Film processed in DxO PhotoLab
Location among terraced garden plots in the Himalayas
Date 2018-03-19
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 27.9886, 84.0210
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