Monday, June 27, 2016

Tulail @ Gurez Valley, Kashmir

     A shabby signboard, about 30 km from Gurez reads 'Welcome to the Heaven on Earth". This whole valley, located on the fringes of the Indian controlled Kashmir, remains cut off from the rest of the world for about six months in a year due to heavy snowfall. In the midst of the mountains, are located these log houses of mud and brown colour. This, the locals say, is the identity of Tulail. In summers this place becomes a sight to see. Mountain sides of lush green meadows, interspersed with pine trees, an odd stream trickling down, all add to the beauty of the place. The people of this valley can trace their lineage to Afghanistan and Iran. It is only recently that they have opened their doors to the outside world and modern education. 
     Really enjoyed painting this. Hope you all like it. Have a great week ahead.

10 comments:

  1. Your work is incredible! I haven't checked your blog in a while and I'm so glad that I did today. Every piece is a delight!

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  2. Hi, AK, good work! Like you commented at my blog, you often create landscapes. They are all eye pleasant and beautiful. Have a wonderful and productive week!! Best wishes, Sadami

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  3. Enjoyed. The beauty described shows so well in the painting.

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  4. Thanks for the story share as well. this is a stunning piece you have created, I always look forward to the simple explanation of your work, that goes directly in to my bird brain :-)

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  5. Looks like a beautiful series coming up!Lovely painting.

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  6. Beautiful paintings,interesting write-ups! Enjoyed.

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  7. Beautiful reflections in the water AK! Excellent piece and wonderful post!

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  8. Thanks for your kind words friends.

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