Himalayan Salt Trade Collection #7 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. As my friend Gurmi and I moved our yaks higher in terrain, on the trade route to Tibet, there was no grass for them to eat on the moraine. We had packed the yak's food along with our own supplies and trade goods on the backs of the yaks to allow our caravan to make the journey. Like an expedition to climb a peak, extremely careful organization can make the difference between life and death depending on weather and circumstances. I realized what we would call an expedition these salt traders would call a job. I love the glacier in the background, and the moraine we had to find our way through enroute to the Nangpa La. You will not see these trade caravans. I was fortunate enough to live with these traders during some of the very last trades before China shut the trade down. This photograph is truly rare. 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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