This is the classic view of the black peak. Taken from Kala Patar (5600m) it makes a fitting climax to the trek and a breathtaking vista that will stay etched in the mind forever.]]>
From the Annapurna base camp you are surrounded on all sides by outrageous peaks that crowd the skyline. Lying in the tent at night it was not unusual to hear several avalanches thundering in the natural amphitheatre.]]>
This ridge marks the edge of Nepal. Beyond lie the high flat plains of Tibet and thoughts of a troubled nation.]]>
View back down the Khumbu from Everest base camp. Chola Tse and Lobuche peaks dominate whilst Everest itself looms invisibly to the left; attainable only after picking a way through the perilous chaos of the ice-fall.]]>
Thats me stood on Kala Pattar shooting Everest on the Linhof Panoramic camera. Here I am ready and waiting for the sun to dip below the horizon , desperately trying to keep warm and focused.]]>
A sadhu , or holy-man shot in the spiritual temple area of Dhurbar Square in kathmandu. The faces of these men have such a quiet dignity and a joy to capture on film.]]>
The renowned peak called Machhapuchre , or Fish-tail, in the Annapurna range. It had been obscured by cloud for a couple of days but a short lift late in the afternoon gave me a welcome opportunity to capture this revered mountain. It is regarded as a holy peak and no permits are issued to climb it.]]>
The early morning sun strikes the heavily glaciated face of Khangsar Kang , within the Annapurna Sanctuary, whilst still leaving the base camp viewers in striking silhouette. This image is a particular favourite of mine.]]>
A lone farm woman catches my eye whilst collecting millet from the fertile lower slopes of the Annapurna region.]]>
Shot on a long lens from the trail above Namche Bazaar. The impressive memorial stupa for Tenzing Norgay is dominated by the longest single face wall in the Himalayas, crowned at this point by the southern aspect of Everest.]]>
No camera trickery, I promise. Imagine the surprise on poking my head outside the freezing tent at dawn to see the full moon setting over the Annapurnas. Within two minutes my camera was on the tripod and clicking away. Luck does play a part in photographic life.]]>
This colourful prayer is driven clock-wise , as always , by the force of a tumbling stream. This is one of five on a short stretch just below the famous monastery at Tengboche.]]>
Polly stops to admire the stunning peaks of Chola Tse and Arkam Tse shortly before reaching the snout of the Khumbu glacier. Or is she just trying to catch breath at this oxygen depleted altitude ?]]>
Taken from Lobuche the sun strikes the face of Nuptse making the rock face appear to glow. I love the violet light left after the sun has dipped below the horizon.]]>
This huge, carved rock is at the head of the trail out of this large Sherpa town. It is inscribed with the buddhist mantra "om mani padi hum"]]>
In kathmandu colourful temples are commonplace. The flags offer up prayers to the wind.]]>