(Old) Leh Palace

© Ujjwal Mukherjee

(Old) Leh Palace

Uploaded: November 06, 2015 | Entered: December 22, 2015 19:10:43

Description

Leh, Ladakh, India
Built in the 17th century, Leh Palace is a former royal palace overlooking the Ladakhi Himalayan town of Leh.
The palace was abandoned when Dogra forces took control of Ladakh in the mid 19th century, and the royal family moved to Stok Palace.


A devastating cloudburst that triggered flash flood, mudslides and debris flows had caused extensive damage to life, property and infrastructure in this town in 2010, impacts of that are still visible in this image.



Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 90.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 1200D

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 07, 2015

Wow - Excellent info and storytelling image Ujjwal. #1641846

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 07, 2015

Beautiful! Love the castle setting against the rugged mountains and low lying clouds. #11396041

John Connolly November 07, 2015

It does look like a bit of an inhospitable place to live, Ujjwal! An amazinfg scene and capture, thanks for sharing! #11396164

Patrick Rouzes level-classic November 08, 2015

INCREDIBLE place, history and capture here, Ujjwal. Always look forward to your entries!!! #11396391

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic November 09, 2015

Great capture and clarity Ujjwal!,
Amalia #11396746

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