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Photography, Color on Paper
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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. These fellows that I traveled with and met along the way were strong, fun, and gorgeous. This is normal on a trade route, to meet all kinds of people with rare and wonderful trade goods, along with the staples like salt, tea, waterbuffalo hide, potatoes and such. These fellows also had great senses of humor and would tease me, absconding with my camping gear or equipment, and then suddenly it would reappear again, and they would be beside themselves with laughter. Imagine life without technology, and only your own creativity for entertainment; song, dance, stories, jokes abound. This fellow has yak hair rope and blanket, is carrying waterbuffalo hide and has some spiritual prayers in the pouches around his neck. A very traditional salt trader from Tibet. 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
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Size:12 W x 18 H x 0.1 D in
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I hold some world climbing and skiing records, and made the Olympic Biathlon Team, a combination of rifle marksmanship and cross country skiing. However I consider myself a writer/photographer/author, with about 20 non-fiction books out, for both children and adults. My passion is extreme photography, which shifts my mindset. I have made my way to very remote areas, to capture the essence of a place and it's people, and try to replicate this sense for my viewer.
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