high altitude prayers [55686 Nature ]
Uploaded: October 21, 2004 08:53:59
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.
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! #861600Wendy M. Amdahl October 21, 2004
I totally agree with Dan...this is outstanding in every way James. Excellent work! #861618Ellen Peach October 21, 2004
Awesome image, James! #861687Jim Kinnunen November 15, 2004
Congrats...and I absolutley love this image!!! #914088Robert Baer November 15, 2004
congratulations. you truly captured a special place. justin baer #914216Cathy Barrows November 16, 2004
Congrats!...beautiful #916437Wendy Stevenson November 16, 2004
Great shot and intersting narrative. Congratulations on your Finalist James!! #918970Stan Kwasniowski December 15, 2004
Congratulations JamesStan Kwasniowski #974433
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