Himalayan Salt Route Collection #14 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. Tingri, Tibet is the other end point of the salt trade route, although trade occurs at all sites along the route. Horses are prevalent in Tibet unlike the Khumbu of Nepal, the other end of the route where market in Namche Bazaar is located, because the terrain doesn't lend itself to horses on the rugged Nepal side. China has stopped the trade over Nangpa La and is controlling the border. These photographs of this traditional life cannot be replicated. 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:18 W x 12 H x 0.1 D in

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