tibetan man in muktinath

shot with a canon d30 and a 17-35f2.8 lens. holding a white/gold reflector in my left hand to illuminate his face. this is early morning at 3800m altitude, hence the special light. muktinath is a hindu pilgrimage, in the lower mustang, just north of annapurna. this man fled from tibet with the chinese invasion to the mountains of mustang and nepal.

the white in the blurry background is snow from the annapurnas

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SimonL says:

Incredible picture! Thought it was stolen from a photo library until I viewed your other work. Stupid me. All really fantastic shots.
Posted 56 months ago. ( permalink )

Pink Delight says:

wow beautiful portrait
Posted 56 months ago. ( permalink )

Mylens* says:

Marvelous in every possible way.
There a light in the back that makes him glow.
Posted 56 months ago. ( permalink )

girlwonderful says:

this is so beautiful. full of character and interest. nice!
Posted 56 months ago. ( permalink )

P!ndaro says:

Oh my GOD!!

is like he's telling a Tolkien - kung fu story

beautiful, thanks for sharing
Posted 56 months ago. ( permalink )

Matt & Katie [shadowplay] says:

Love it :)
Posted 56 months ago. ( permalink )

elton stewart says:

Hi phitar, how did you get the lighting on this one?
A reflector?
Posted 56 months ago. ( permalink )

murn says:

This is truly awe inspiring.
Posted 56 months ago. ( permalink )

lilit says:

amazing ... reminds me on last samurai ;)
Posted 56 months ago. ( permalink )

carf says:

Out of this world!
Gregory - The Hummingbird Project (Projeto Beija-Flor)
Posted 56 months ago. ( permalink )

algo says:

Truly amazing.
(Please do tell how it was lit.)
Posted 56 months ago. ( permalink )

Arzu_81 [deleted] says:

another perfect one!
Posted 56 months ago. ( permalink )

phitar says:

goldie, you are right on, i was holding a reflector in my left hand. it was one of these half white/half gold.
Posted 56 months ago. ( permalink )

Special says:

A really amazing photo.
Posted 56 months ago. ( permalink )

mattwyn says:

A great picture series today. I never cease to marvel at your pictures.
Posted 56 months ago. ( permalink )

Narisa says:

Great choice on the depth of field! The feel wouldn't be the same otherwise.
Posted 56 months ago. ( permalink )

megapics (ccs) says:

Awe inspiring. A beautiful picture produced with great technical expertise.
Posted 56 months ago. ( permalink )

Mute* says:

Beautiful, such painterly colours.
Posted 56 months ago. ( permalink )

Dom10 says:

Magnificent portrait with a beautiful light on the face
Posted 56 months ago. ( permalink )

Tatiana Cardeal says:

WOAH!!!!!
i can't stop looking!!!
Posted 56 months ago. ( permalink )

Purplette says:

omg this is just beautiful
the background is so dicreet and colorful
a fav!
Posted 56 months ago. ( permalink )

unflux says:

what a timeless capture that is. i love the respectfulness of the shot, very warming and interesting.
Posted 56 months ago. ( permalink )

f8125 says:

I love the silvery blue background. Reminds me of tasting that sweet Nepalese tea in the tea houses.
Posted 56 months ago. ( permalink )

Cilest says:

another great, great portrait! just beautiful.
Posted 56 months ago. ( permalink )

* V. * [deleted] says:

... my faves!
Posted 56 months ago. ( permalink )

Mary Hockenbery (reddirtrose) says:

great light and depth of field
Posted 56 months ago. ( permalink )

Kaddy says:

Superb photo, content, colour lighting all spot on!
Posted 56 months ago. ( permalink )

lissajous says:

so nice..
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Kees Smans says:

great great great
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Kees Smans says:

great great great
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

bekon says:

Beautiful work. I love the golden light on his face and the rich background tones.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

Helena-Reet says:

Great!!! Are u working for National Geografic??
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

annavs says:

amazing. the whole serie.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

BoazImages says:

Great picture! I love the composition and the light!
Great!!
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

laurenz says:

wonderful - the light is just perfect and the face is so full of expression.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Freddie jr says:

wonderful portrait
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

*helmen says:

Great photo
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

MigMimo says:

excelent portrait!!! very powerful
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

stechico says:

EXIFs! great pics! keep 'em coming...
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

luciano. says:

great shot man, congrats
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

*dans says:

very beautiful backlight and good focus...
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

snoweyes says:

That is incredible!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

paulbence says:

Best I've seen on here by a way ! Truly inspiring...what camera do you use ?
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

ChrissyCream says:

I bet the old man hasn't looked this good his whole life. =P
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

ashtoncole says:

it's surreal...excellent shot
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

debby_ziegler says:

this whole set is amazing. . awesome color and subjects!!!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Najlepsze says:

Wow!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Luc.. says:

cool....
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Devil Ducky says:

phitar - you an an amazing photographer - nothin more i can say!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Dale Allyn says:

Very nice.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

!ITSONG Admin says:

Congratulations!
We are removing your picture from
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Please add this photo to the
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Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Ivan says:

This portrait is fantastic
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Abra K. [soulsister] says:

Touching...
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

_schadenfreude says:

just breathtaking!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

ectomorfo says:

A staggering shot. I feel like I've been transported straight into a fairy tale.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

halitll says:

full of soul. this pic and u athers to.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

° d i + m a r s ° says:

absolutely gorgeous!!!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Nil! says:

I loved this set!
=))
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

graboid says:

your nepal pictures are absolutely fantastic!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

ManonManon says:

Nice!!!:)
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

four-one says:

Incredible. Full stop.
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

brucenotbrian says:

One of my all-time favorites. I'd put a huge poster of it on my wall and stare at it all day!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

.Dias says:

Wow...brilliant !!!
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

Karl O'Brien says:

Great Portrait!
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

K a i r o s says:

An artistic rendition...
Beautiful
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

tschopper (Tom Schopper Photography) says:

This is a gorgeous portrait - National Geographic was exactly what I thought when I saw it too. Kudos on a wonderful portrait.

(Found in The Best: BRAVO group)
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

Paulgi says:

just beautiful!

Perfect photo for World Portraits Gallerie
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

Number Six says:

This is without doubt the finest portrait I have viewed on Flickr - outstanding.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

oc girl says:

Perfect capture! Please send to:
www.flickr.com/groups/absolutely_perfect/
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

island friend says:

I think you are my favorite portait photographer!!!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

modean987 [deleted] says:

Wonderful portrait! Superb lighting.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

.:. ;) .:. says:

^ what they all said
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

Top Tripster says:

truly amazing shot, just keep it up.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

tschopper (Tom Schopper Photography) says:

Philippe,

This wonderful photo has been picked by BRAVO member algo for inclusion in the The Best: BRAVO Hall of Fame.

Congratulations!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

eclectic echoes says:

Thanks to The Best: Bravo group's Hall of Fame I found this amazing shot and a great stream! Thank you!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

kazzawacki says:

Your portrait shot covey such character. I can really get a feel for the people you met. Stunning.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

LINNY says:

Please post this photo with Search the Best
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

azem says:

incredibly beautiful portrait, majestic lighting, phenomenal background.... breathtaking!!!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

vagabondrhythm says:

-----------------------------------------
!!! THE FACE !!!
Please add this exceptional image to:
www.flickr.com/groups/theface/
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Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

dot71giu says:

Un ritratto eccellente carico di emozioni
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Kenny Maths says:

A simply stunning portrait shot. I think I'll be spending a lot of time visiting your photostream! :-)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

marciakd says:

incredible, you make me cry many times with yours photos!

thank you for be so sweet and wonderful person!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Kris Kros says:

Man, this is one of the best I've seen. From the moment my eyes gazed upon this pix, I know I have to fav this one.

Saw this on "a year ago today" on Explore page. Congratulations, Geoff.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

-lecheel- says:

Excellent Partrait!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Devil Ducky says:

i've been here before but...damN! had to "re-fave" it to bring it back to front -:)
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

pop500km says:

....so wonderful!!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

pallamaio says:

amazing!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

K S [deleted] says:

Stunning!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

doublecappuccino says:

Great soul.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

hadd0 says:

the highlight on his face makes him look ever more endearing
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

mooosudderbudder says:

Your work is totally INCREDIBLE.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

iesus says:

wow... I love this image, beautiful!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Gale Franey says:

Gorgeous!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

JenniPenni says:

very beautifully succeed
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Amit (Sydney) says:

What amazing lighting!!!!!!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

IMoFuI says:

never seen such a great portrait ... thats fantastic!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Lou Brucker says:

This is an incredible shot
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

chrisfawkes.com says:

This photo is top shelf on so many levels. Well done.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

leonardaye says:

Wow, Wow and Wow again. Made me feel really ashamed of my own photos. :-(
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Dharma37 says:

Very nice...
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

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