Himalayan Salt Trade Collection #10 of 15, Artist's Proof #2 - Limited Edition 1 of 108 Photograph

On assignment for National Geographic I went to the remote Himalaya to cover the ancient salt trade over the world's highest trade pass, Nangpa La, set at 20,000' between Nepal and Tibet. This collection of photographs cannot be replicated as this traditional trade no longer exists, the Chinese have shut down the Nangpa La, and these long yak caravans will never be seen again. They have vanished. I was inspired to capture this way of life before it was gone forever. I feel these ancient cultures have so much more to teach us, than we have to teach them. If you look closely onto the smooth glacier crossing Nangpa La you will see some very small figures walking. These are Sherpas and Sherpanis crossing the pass to make independent trades with the Tibetans on the other side. I skied over this pass as an individual like these people, feeling more secure and less likely to fall into a crevasse with my skis on. The Chinese army guards spotted me on the Tibet side, and came after me on foot with their pistols waving. To me it was humorous, as I could outski anyone on foot, and as an Olympic biathlete, I know the range of a rifle from competition, and these guys would never get a shot off with a pistol of any consequence. Still, it became very real that this border between Nepal and Tibet was to be closed, and this salt trade shut down forever. I was fortunately able to capture some of the last images of this magnificent trade. These photographs were shot in film, Kodachrome 64, and are very rare indeed. Archival and museum quality paper and printing utilized: Epson UltraChrome HDR pigmented inks, and Canson Infinity Photographique 310 gsm paper. Decorators, other sizes and prices available.

Photography:Color on Paper

Artist Produced Limited Edition of:1

Size:12 W x 18 H x 0.1 D in

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