The last light on Machhapuchhre. Each time I thought this view was fading into dusk, just a hint more colour would come through. This image taken on the Lumix S1RII and Sigma 60-600mm lens. Amazing combination, and amazing detail in the RAW file.
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Ten part TV series about photography and a monk in the Himalayas. | The Joy of Tashi: Ten part TV series about photography and a monk in the Himalayas. | Ewen Bell | | The story of a young monk in Nepal, on a journey to discover where photography and Buddhism come together. Executive Producers Ewen Bell and Cameron Barnett have come together to capture Tashi's story and share with the world his exploration into the art of photography.
Unexpected joys of the spring weather. Earlier in the day we faced storms, but they cleared in time for us to arrive in Pokhara and enjoy some stunning views of Machhapuchhre.
Kind of hard to believe that these places really exist. And you can just go for a walk and shoot a scene like that.
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Ten part TV series about photography and a monk in the Himalayas. | The Joy of Tashi: Ten part TV series about photography and a monk in the Himalayas. | Ewen Bell | | The story of a young monk in Nepal, on a journey to discover where photography and Buddhism come together. Executive Producers Ewen Bell and Cameron Barnett have come together to capture Tashi's story and share with the world his exploration into the art of photography.
Tashi is a very shy person, so this little moment was really special. He had been taking pictures of the wide scene with me for a while, but decided he needed to go up to these Newari ladies and ask to take their picture. Up close. Very proud of you Tashi!
Ten part TV series about photography and a monk in the Himalayas. | The Joy of Tashi: Ten part TV series about photography and a monk in the Himalayas. | Ewen Bell | | The story of a young monk in Nepal, on a journey to discover where photography and Buddhism come together. Executive Producers Ewen Bell and Cameron Barnett have come together to capture Tashi's story and share with the world his exploration into the art of photography.
One of those moments that you cannot plan for, but have to be ready for. Lovely things always seem to happen in Bhaktapur :)
Ten part TV series about photography and a monk in the Himalayas. | The Joy of Tashi: Ten part TV series about photography and a monk in the Himalayas. | Ewen Bell | | The story of a young monk in Nepal, on a journey to discover where photography and Buddhism come together. Executive Producers Ewen Bell and Cameron Barnett have come together to capture Tashi's story and share with the world his exploration into the art of photography.
The key to photography is never to rush it. Take the time to take your time. Slowly slowly. Khuley khuley.
Ten part TV series about photography and a monk in the Himalayas. | The Joy of Tashi: Ten part TV series about photography and a monk in the Himalayas. | Ewen Bell | | The story of a young monk in Nepal, on a journey to discover where photography and Buddhism come together. Executive Producers Ewen Bell and Cameron Barnett have come together to capture Tashi's story and share with the world his exploration into the art of photography.
Might be that the best part of this journey was when Tashi got his own Macro lens and hence a chance to discover something very new and very wonderful. His patience with the butterflies is exemplary. There was a moment when he realised that you need more than flowers to chase butterflies, you need the sun as well. Butterflies are essentially solar powered, they most active once they've had a chance to toast under the sun a little.
Ten part TV series about photography and a monk in the Himalayas. | The Joy of Tashi: Ten part TV series about photography and a monk in the Himalayas. | Ewen Bell | | The story of a young monk in Nepal, on a journey to discover where photography and Buddhism come together. Executive Producers Ewen Bell and Cameron Barnett have come together to capture Tashi's story and share with the world his exploration into the art of photography.
If you happen to be in Kathmandu next week and want to enjoy some photography, there's a marvellous exhibition being held in the Lazimpat part of town.
Tashi is a monk who has a genuine passion for photography. His journey will be long, but well documented!
Sunrise over Mustang. We got up early to hike a little higher up the hill and look down on the valley below. Up ahead is the route to Upper Mustang, once a place of great mystery but now easily accessible by road.
Ten part TV series about photography and a monk in the Himalayas. | The Joy of Tashi: Ten part TV series about photography and a monk in the Himalayas. | Ewen Bell | | The story of a young monk in Nepal, on a journey to discover where photography and Buddhism come together. Executive Producers Ewen Bell and Cameron Barnett have come together to capture Tashi's story and share with the world his exploration into the art of photography.
One of the "blues" and I have no idea which species. Pretty sure the only way to identify these things is to dunk in a jar of formaldehyde and send to a museum somewhere in London.
Which I do not want to do. Happy just to take photos thanks.
Anyway, the Nepali name for butterfly is Putali. Do whatever you want with that information.
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