Beauty is that which does not reveal itself in totality. It holds an element of mystery, the undescribable that links to transcendence. When beauty surrounds itself by mystery, inviting to find it through an experience, it can create a sense of enlightenment, leading to silence.
The weather at Yuanyang in Yunnan province of China, along the Red river, famous for its rice-paddy terraces was not in favor for photography. Mist and clouds had reduced the visibility to near zero, revealing nothing in the landscape. I decided to turn my eyes to find traces of beauty, emerging between the clouds.
In doing so I was reminded of a hymn by Kabir from Adi Granth, the spiritual scripture of the Sikhs.
Struck by the Mystery of God, Kabeer remains silent.
Kabir, page 1374 of Adi Granth
A sense of enlightenment through discovery of beauty in the visible form can become a source of reflection for the deeper beauty within all of us.
A village in Yuanyang, China
A village in Yuanyang, China
A village in Yuanyang, China
A village in Yuanyang, China
A village in Yuanyang, China
A village in Yuanyang, China
A village in Yuanyang, China
A village in Yuanyang, China
Comments(30)
Preetpal Singh says:
June 29, 2015 at 12:07 PMWoo hoo.. Love the pics sir..
Indermeet Sial says:
June 29, 2015 at 1:06 PMLovely Amardeep!
Raj says:
June 29, 2015 at 1:55 PMAwesome Pictures Veerji
Make me your chela !!
Dhruv Jolly says:
June 29, 2015 at 4:14 PMBrilliant
mustafa says:
June 29, 2015 at 4:37 PMBeauty lies
in the eye of the beholder,
Your eyes are mine,now.
Bipinchandra says:
June 29, 2015 at 5:11 PMYou please start photography class
Moninder SIngh Modgil says:
June 29, 2015 at 5:27 PMBeautiful!
Ajay Tripathi says:
June 29, 2015 at 5:45 PMAmazing! What you said “Beauty is that which does not reveal itself in totality. It holds an element of mystery” appears true.
It requires sharp eyes and intent to see it, find it. Can see it through you now!
Manoj Chacko says:
June 29, 2015 at 6:12 PM“When beauty surrounds itself by mystery, inviting to find it through an experience, it can create a sense of enlightenment, leading to silence.”……love that line in your blog. I perfectly understand and know that feeling…over whelmed. Awesome pictures and well written ….keep up the good work.
Raj Anand says:
June 29, 2015 at 6:13 PMblockbuster, too good ….
Harvinder Kaur says:
June 29, 2015 at 6:13 PMVery beautiful pictures, I always wait for u r blog as it is always nice and informative.
Geetali says:
June 29, 2015 at 6:59 PMWith these photos, you have crossed over into the realm of high art. I particularly love the first two images. Absolutely brilliant and so very evocative.
Upinder Kaur says:
June 29, 2015 at 7:00 PMVery nice pictures.
Mohindra Chadha says:
June 29, 2015 at 7:15 PMDear Amardeep,
You are a genius. You can create beautiful photographs even under adverse condition. Your renderings from Adi Granth citing Kabir’s verse is immaculate.
Madhu says:
June 29, 2015 at 8:08 PMI have wondered if the places you visit are as beautiful or if you are just getting your readers to see the world through the magic vision of yours, where you transform anything you wish into beauty beyond imagination!! God bless you for this!
Daljit says:
June 29, 2015 at 8:18 PMTruly divine.
Masood Akhtar says:
June 29, 2015 at 9:33 PMIt turned more excellent than it could have been in broad daylight!
Satinder Rekhi says:
June 29, 2015 at 10:35 PMI agree with your comments on beauty. Are you in China now?
Arun says:
June 30, 2015 at 2:02 AMWonderful stuff as usual. The third image is so much like a Chinese ink drawing. Loved it.
Incidentally I am following jccalverly on Instagram. He also makes lovely nature and landscape photographs. You might like to check him out.
Best wishes as usual
Arun Sikka
stephanie sheppard says:
June 30, 2015 at 9:55 AMWOW Absolutely stunning. Just beautiful. You never fail to put me in awe.
Wahe Guru!!!
Best,
Stephanie
Harawant Singh says:
June 30, 2015 at 9:59 AMThe beauty of Nature and thanks to the hands of the photographer that we are enjoying every bit of it.
Reminded me of the glow of Harminder Sahib during my first visit.
But when we are the locals, life just goes on, like each breath we consumed. We accept, without thanking the Provider.
Surupa Chatterjee says:
June 30, 2015 at 6:54 PMLoved what you wrote in the first few lines. Beauty is mysterious and to discover it bit by bit is a journey in itself .Ethereally beautiful scenes captured through a master’s eyes and heart. Salute again.
Steve McCurdy says:
June 30, 2015 at 8:05 PMBeautiful, Amardeep!
Jaswant says:
July 8, 2015 at 9:50 AMReally awesome!!
manmohan singh says:
July 21, 2015 at 3:56 PMWjkk Wjkf, Eternal Beauty.
Balbir Khandpur says:
July 25, 2015 at 9:10 AMSimply fascinating:one can spend hours in letting imagination run amuck!Great work of art.
amarjeet kaur says:
July 31, 2015 at 12:15 PMHow beauty captured in the village really a beautiful sight in you. Yes surroundings reflect by inner vision as well inner beauty reflects by making more beautiful surrounding…………….
kishore kumar biswas says:
August 15, 2015 at 3:30 PM” Believe in the divinity of beauty , which is the beginning of your appreciation of life and the origin of your love for joy .” once wrote Kahlil Gibran . The mystic wrote with words.
Amardeep a exquisite photographer always tell it with pictures.
Both of them take us to a world of sublime feelings.
Kumar subramanian says:
December 13, 2015 at 7:01 AMAmar
Fantastic pics.
Arvinder Singh says:
January 25, 2016 at 6:20 AMThese are hauntingly beautiful images. Beyond imaginatio.