吉姆 JIM HOFMAN | Photography Faces & places in China
Archive for October, 2011
Tibet | Mt. Everest
What a trip. Literally and figuratively. No altitude sickness thanks to “better living through chemistry” (Diamox pills). It took about 2 days to travel from Lhasa to Everest Base Camp (EBC). The road was not straight. Not even close. We slept in a Yak hair tent, which was surprisingly warm. It’s insulation was really tested […]
Tibet | Monks & Monasteries
Most of Tibet’s history centers around it’s faith in Buddha. All of the temples and monasteries are now the key attractions to visit in Tibet. Our hotel was in Lhasa’s old town and only a 4 minute walk from Jokhang Temple, one of the holiest places in Tibet.
Tibet | Faces
The faces of the Tibetan people are distinctive, beautiful, and often telegraph the hardships they’ve endured.
Tibet | Daily Life
I once read that “you can accidentally drop a point-and-shoot camera in Tibet and it will take an award winning photo”. We found some interesting subjects just walking & driving around the countryside.
Tibet | Art
Most of Tibet’s art is religious themed – centered around images and sculptures of Buddha. The creation process hasn’t changed in centuries.
Tibet | Traveling
I kept telling my son Colin, this was “an adventure and not a vacation”. It definitely lived up to it’s billing.
Tibet | Shadows & Reflections
The light in Tibet is amazing. It’s VERY bright and casts deep shadows.
