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Autumn in Hunza by Umair Ghani

 

Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness

 

Legendary kingdoms of Nagar and Hunza along the banks of Kunjrab, Hunza and Gilgit rivers lured travelers, pilgrims, invaders and traders since ancient times. Invaders and trade caravans toiled through strenuous mountain terrain and arduous snow covered passes to access central Asia, India and China. Eric Shipton calls this region ‘the ultimate manifestation of mountain grandeur…rich, fecund and of an ethereal beauty’. Hunza River flows through a dense cluster of 7000m peaks since times immemorial. Karakuram Highway [a marvel of modern engineering] winds its way into China through Khunjrab pass [4733m] as tree lines around it shift color from green to yellow, red, amber and gold from Jaglot to Sost and valleys beyond. Autumn comes to North Pakistan and gradual transition of temperate summer into cold winter begins.

 

“Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it,

and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth

seeking successive autumns.

George Eliot

 

Text by Najma Khan  Photography by Umair Ghani

Complete article printed in Tourism Scenario International [Pakistan's leading magazine on Tourism] December 2007 issue.
COMMENTS
Connie said at 5:00 a.m. on Nov 30, 2007:
Beautiful colors! All of your Tabblos are just beautiful.
Mashpee_Paula said at 5:42 a.m. on Nov 30, 2007:
Breathtaking, Umair! Exquisite pictures; the colors of the leaves and mountains against the beautiful sky, SUPERBE!!!! Interesting text too! Thank you, Umair!
Umair said at 6:26 a.m. on Nov 30, 2007:
thanx Connie, Paula! i was a little late and almost caught autumn a few days before its end. the first photo shows Rakaposhi Peak [7788m] seen from Hunza, the second photo is of Ultar Peak [7338m], the other two are of autumn trees in Karimabad, Hunza and the last one is of Sost village, last village of Pakistan before Khunjrab Pass[4733m].
Jantass said at 10:12 a.m. on Nov 30, 2007:
That beautiful pictures, spectacular tabblo
Noe said at 10:28 a.m. on Nov 30, 2007:
Awesome photography....
Pkeener said at 11:29 a.m. on Nov 30, 2007:
Umair, so majestic. Autumn is my favorite time of year. I also like the way you used the autumn colors in your text. Thank you.
Sativa said at 2:44 p.m. on Nov 30, 2007:
Stunning tabblo...!!!!! great work!
Candlepower said at 8:09 p.m. on Nov 30, 2007:
Awesome Tabblo! Stunning colors! Wonderful! A Favorite for me!
Jigs said at 10:58 p.m. on Nov 30, 2007:
What a brilliant use of colors both in your wonderful photographs and in the well-chosen text -- I love the rich and warm golds of autumn foliage complementing the blue of the skies and mountains that bring fresh bracing air to mind!
Debdog said at 11:36 p.m. on Nov 30, 2007:
WOW!!!!!!!!!!! I am SO glad I saw this...what amazing shots! thanks :)
AdSR said at 7:42 a.m. on Dec 1, 2007:
This is absolutely beautiful!
Wiklund73 said at 10:19 a.m. on Dec 2, 2007:
Awesome!
ConnieL said at 6:45 p.m. on Dec 4, 2007:
Beautiful! I love this...each and every photo. :)
Wlk68 said at 11:33 a.m. on Dec 5, 2007:
Everyone else has already said it but I'll say it again: Gorgeous, stunning, beautiful!!!
Decoy said at 9:44 p.m. on Dec 6, 2007:
And I can only repeat what Wendy wrote - this is stunning photography! =)
Royceufc said at 9:04 p.m. on Dec 7, 2007:
Wow, great color and light - these shots really deliver!
Shenresi said at 11:32 a.m. on Dec 8, 2007:
what a wonderful landscape - great pictures -
Jerii said at 10:41 p.m. on Dec 30, 2007:
Oh My! These are breathe taking pictures.
Chaitiamma said at 11:40 a.m. on Jan 9, 2008:
AWESOME LANDSCAPE!
Mirella said at 7:05 p.m. on Feb 2, 2008:
I really have no words to telle you my emotion. Thanks
Mirella said at 7:07 p.m. on Feb 2, 2008:
Yes, G.Eliot says the truth.
Andre. said at 9:13 a.m. on Mar 13, 2008:
Beautiful colorful landscapes
Kw said at 12:47 p.m. on Mar 15, 2008:
stunning images!
Artsy said at 3:47 a.m. on Apr 4, 2008:
Wonderful, vibrant and breath taking photography. You are a pro!
Heritageofjapan said at 12:01 a.m. on Jul 15, 2008:
This one must be one of my favorites from among your collection. Thanx for sharing it.
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