Truly Himalayan, a photo from North Yorkshire, England

Photographer's Note

Good Morning Everyone,

In the Himalayan Sculpture Park, high on a steep slope, there is an example of a Himalayan shelter which reflects the Kath Kuni architecture of Himachal Pradesh in North West India, in the Himalayas.

It has been constructed in cedar wood, which is predominant in this region, at an elevation of 4000m.

The walls were erected without any cementing mortar, using alternate courses of dry masonry and wood. The local artisans of this region are famous for their woodcarving. The original examples included on the balcony, are 80 to 100 years old.

You cannot see the door details or the alternating courses of wood and dry masonry so I have included them more closely as workshops.

I hope you have found this interesting, Bev :-)

holmertz, ChrisJ, ikeharel, Fis2, jhm, pierrefonds, COSTANTINO, jemaflor, pajaran, PaulVDV, ricardomattos, adramad, mcmtanyel oznaczył to zdjęcie jeko użyteczne

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holmertz (103540) 2021-10-01 1:53

Hello Bev,
I haven't been to Himachal Pradesh, so I can't tell how typical of the area this is, but I take your word for it. This is the obvious main photo for the general view of the building and a glimpse of the surroundings, but I find both WS just as interesting for the beautiful designs of the doors and wall and the superb craftsmanship.
Kind regards,
Gert

ChrisJ (172378) 2021-10-01 2:29

Hello Bev

This actually does look Nepalese. I was lucky enough to visit Nepal in 2000 & again in 2002, before the disastrous 2015 earthquake damaged or destroyed nearly everything. They would lacquer the white wooden parts seen here with reddish brown. Tfs! Himachal Pradesh is very similar in style to Nepal and adjoins the Himalayas the same as Nepal.

abmdsudi (95869) 2021-10-01 2:38

Hi Beverley
This is a lovely detailed shot of a small architectural gem, beautiful colours, ornate and a good shelter for sure... The stairs do invite closer inspection from a photographic pov. Excellent capture
Best regards

mkamionka (75015) 2021-10-01 3:05

Hi Bev,
It gets more and more interesting.
I would certainly never guess that is was photographed in North Yorkshire. Nice details in the workshop too. Lovely weather helped you to make the best of this walk.
In the past we called that a bookmark style but I see this is simply a phone format :)
Beautiful work,
M

lousat (139914) 2021-10-01 4:03

Hi Bev,a great example of original Nepalese architecture imported into this garden, certainly one of the highlights to see on this visit. Very beautiful the first photo, and the two WS are very useful, great and unique style in building the walls alternating different materials and the windows so carved are delicious! Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

nagalaut (756) 2021-10-01 4:45

Good morning Bev,

I like the composition, the way the line of the stairs draws my eye to the carvings on the porch. However, I like your Workshop 2 with the alternating stone and carved wood even better.

Tfs,
Mark

Silvio1953 (222779) 2021-10-01 5:26

Ciao cara Bev, great view of beautiful architecture, splendid light, fine details. wonderful colors and excellent clarity, very well done, my friend, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

ikeharel (114477) 2021-10-01 5:32

Hello Beverley,
I am no expert to oriental architecture, but the porch looks inviting spot, humble amnd yet charming sight.
Picture is well lit, clear and distinct, taken from corner POV so included the slope beyond.
Good afternoon,
Ike

*** The old Nabulsi house will probably be a museum, I reckon. Thanks.

dkmurphys (79209) 2021-10-01 5:58

Hello,
Very interesting architecture and decorations of this traditional shelter. Well captured!
Have a great weekend.

D

Fis2 (171823) 2021-10-01 6:04

Witaj Bev!
Interesting set of photos.
Curious place and building.
I like details (WS)
Good frames coloors and light.
Good afternoon.
Krzysztof

jhm (211738) 2021-10-01 10:06

Hello Bev,

What a lovely old but lovely architecture, with stairway and decorative roof.
Sharpness and clarity make your image lovely.
Wonderful picture, taken out of the nice angle.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards
John.

pierrefonds (115436) 2021-10-01 17:29

Hi Bev,

The subject is well framed. The point of view is howing the details of the shelter. The quality of the light beautifies the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

ifege (49297) 2021-10-01 21:29

Hi Bev
These photos look convincingly Himalayan to me. Good photos showing interesting detail.
cheers
Ian

COSTANTINO (117672) 2021-10-01 22:44

Hello dear Beverley
you are very lucky to have visited
the Himalayan Sculpture Park...
this photo has a great originality
and your description helped
me to understand this place
better...
regards
costantino

jemaflor (148124) 2021-10-02 0:05

Hi Bev,
Good vertical format to take this Himalaya shelter, nice sculpture, excellent sunlight and good sharpness, tfs.

pajaran (116947) 2021-10-02 10:09

Pozdrav.

Lep pogled, dobar tekst ...
Lepa arhitektura i detalji, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama i kontrastom.
Dobar rad sa lepim fotografijama u radinoci.
Lepo skloniste.

Zelim vam lepu i mirnu noc, sve najbolje.
Paja

PaulVDV (63440) 2021-10-02 15:14

Hello Beverley,
In the WS we find a wonderful door and a very interesting photo showing the alternating courses of wood and dry masonry.
Long time ago I travelled through Himachal Pradesh on my way to Ladakh but I cannot remember the Kath Kuni architecture.
I remember Himachal Pradesh which is actually more known for its scenic beauty... unless I missed something very important of course...
I remember vast forests in Himachal Pradesh but I am amazed that these would still be present at an altitude of 4.000 meters.
In any case, in your main photo you show us really beautiful decorations of the columns.
Best regards, Paul

ricardomattos (17560) 2021-10-02 16:44

Hi Bev,

Belos detalhes deste abrigo himalaio, tanto na foto principal com nos WS. Muito interessantes os detalhes dos encaixes das pedras nas paredes e os detalhes nas portas. Belo registro !!

Parabéns e abraço

Ricardo

vjmite (6660) 2021-10-03 3:35

Hi Bev,

I wouldn't have picked this as being in Yorkshire, and certainly not in a town called Grewelthorpe. It's a lovely building, especially the intricate carving. The close-ups in the workshops are very enlightening too.

Vince

BennyV (34748) 2021-10-04 4:43

The Himalaya in North Yorkshire...who'd have thought! Fine picture, never heard of this place. Quirky, interesting shot. Tfs.

Benny

jmdias (116341) 2021-10-06 2:41

bev

A nice view of this part of thekiosk. Nice design imitating Indian architecture. It is difficult to write more with a tablet,

Tk

Jorge

adramad (73410) 2021-10-06 10:46

Hi Bev.
Wonderful image of this typical Himalayan construction, I am not very clear if it is a reproduction or an authentic monument brought from there.
In any case, it is a jewel of wonderful craftsmen and builders, great photos of the WS that make us enjoy with that wall that alternates slabs of stone and wood, which also alternates with those stripes of carved drawings and the wooden door is another wonderful wood crafts.
Sharpness, lighting, color, and magnificent composition; they are managed to perfection, in this beautiful image.
I like very much.
You have a good day. Very best regards.
Luis.

Periko (9107) 2021-10-06 12:58

Hello Beverley
Nice style and intrincate wooden works on the entrance to the house. It would be interesting to see the shelter entirely.

Best regards

mcmtanyel (69101) 2021-10-23 19:37

Hello Beverly,
The close-up details shown in the WS photos are very pretty. The main entry is a nice overall view.
Regards,
MT