"Whatever precious jewel there is in the heavenly worlds, there is nothing comparable to one who is awakened" - Gautham Buddha
Hemis monastery in Ladakh is one of those really special places for me in the Himalayas. I have been visiting this monastery for a decade now and most of the monks there know me by my name. They consider me a friend, a brother, a bearded guy with camera and the guy who always makes it a point to come with loads of eateries.
The monks at Hemis stay in Hostels where they are given education to buddhist scriptures. Language, maths, science and more are part of curriculum too. And like any student in any hostel, they always have their way of finding fun - from cricket to football to at times posing for me in the images. More often than not, they are the ones who come up with ideas for my shots and all I do is just click the camera button.
My genesis as a travel photographer began with my first visit to Himalayas a decade back. My life, focus, devotion, religion, priority & every breathing moment has since been photography.
Himalayas - Land of extreme altitude & lowest oxygen, arid landscapes & majestic snow cap mountains, decorated with glaciers and ice. Picturesque gompas, meditational mani walls & multi hued buddhist flags further exemplifies the beauty of the roof of the world.
However, what shines for me as a portrait photographer are the people of the land. Despite residing in the harshest of scapes & lacking the bear essentials of life, people of the mountains are as joyful & as content as one could ever desire. Warmest smile, tightest hugs, sweetest words & kindest deeds define their existence. I may roam the world, but my heart always beats for the Himalayas. In this collection, I present 1/1s which gives you an intimate glimpse into the real soul of the Himalayas.
Awakened - Portrait of Humanity
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Awakened - Portrait of Humanity
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"Whatever precious jewel there is in the heavenly worlds, there is nothing comparable to one who is awakened" - Gautham Buddha
Hemis monastery in Ladakh is one of those really special places for me in the Himalayas. I have been visiting this monastery for a decade now and most of the monks there know me by my name. They consider me a friend, a brother, a bearded guy with camera and the guy who always makes it a point to come with loads of eateries.
The monks at Hemis stay in Hostels where they are given education to buddhist scriptures. Language, maths, science and more are part of curriculum too. And like any student in any hostel, they always have their way of finding fun - from cricket to football to at times posing for me in the images. More often than not, they are the ones who come up with ideas for my shots and all I do is just click the camera button.
My genesis as a travel photographer began with my first visit to Himalayas a decade back. My life, focus, devotion, religion, priority & every breathing moment has since been photography.
Himalayas - Land of extreme altitude & lowest oxygen, arid landscapes & majestic snow cap mountains, decorated with glaciers and ice. Picturesque gompas, meditational mani walls & multi hued buddhist flags further exemplifies the beauty of the roof of the world.
However, what shines for me as a portrait photographer are the people of the land. Despite residing in the harshest of scapes & lacking the bear essentials of life, people of the mountains are as joyful & as content as one could ever desire. Warmest smile, tightest hugs, sweetest words & kindest deeds define their existence. I may roam the world, but my heart always beats for the Himalayas. In this collection, I present 1/1s which gives you an intimate glimpse into the real soul of the Himalayas.