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19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Angels of Light

Leh is the capital town of UT Ladakh in India and one of the most photographed locations in the country. The town offers majestic views of the Stok Kangri (6153 meters) range and is known as the Roof of the Himalayas. While some part of the city was engulfed by the rain cloud, the evening sun lit up a portion of it as if some angels headed towards earth to spread the news of light and life. Summers are usually the best to travel and witness the incredible play of light and shadow. Ladakh is one of the cold desert areas of India and offers the harshest of weather both in Summers and Winters. Usually, it rains there only for 2-3 days per year.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2019
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: Leh, India
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Copyright: © Arpan Kalita