high altitude prayers

© James R. Taylo

high altitude prayers

Uploaded: October 21, 2004 08:53:59

Description

digital photo. taken while on mountaineering expedition in nepal. the individual in the picture is a sherpa porter taking a rest at the top of a high altitude pass. the flags are tibetan/buddhist prayer flags which are thought to spread prayers over the land as the wind blows through them.

Comments

Magdalena Vas October 21, 2004

Hi James! This is a less common view and subject... Besides the undeniable beauty of the colors and composition, it captures so soulfully the spirit of the Tibetan people... The purity that emanates from it is breathtaking. It makes me wonder how does it feel to actually be there?...

Magda. #180760

Dan Holm October 21, 2004

WOW!! This is the kind of shot I can only dream of someday capturing, James!! Absolutely AWESOME in every regard! #861600

Wendy M. Amdahl level-deluxe October 21, 2004

I totally agree with Dan...this is outstanding in every way James. Excellent work! #861618

Ellen Peach level-classic October 21, 2004

Awesome image, James! #861687

Jim Kinnunen level-classic November 15, 2004

Congrats...and I absolutley love this image!!! #914088

Robert Baer November 15, 2004

congratulations. you truly captured a special place. justin baer #914216

Cathy Barrows November 16, 2004

Congrats!...beautiful #916437

Wendy Stevenson November 16, 2004

Great shot and intersting narrative. Congratulations on your Finalist James!! #918970

Stan Kwasniowski December 15, 2004

Congratulations James

Stan Kwasniowski #974433


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