the lake became a perfect mirror to a very brilliant night sky. "He said it felt like being in space. I thought that getting that in a painting would be a good thing! I started with a horizon low ...

On a clear day, the lake mirrors the azure sky and the majestic Khangchendzonga mountain range. This serene alpine lake is nourished by the Gurudongmar glacier, a vital source of the Teesta River.

And right now, there’s a few centimetres of water in the lake – perfect conditions for the Sky Mirror effect to switch on. Says Pringle: “We’ve hit the jackpot for the school holiday ...