NEPAL
Embark on a visual journey through the heart of Nepal. From the majestic Himalayas to the vibrant spirit of the people, Nepal is a land of untamed beauty and timeless wonder where adventure, culture, and serenity blend seamlessly. To visit Nepal and see Mt Everest with my own eyes was a childhood dream for me - which has now been fulfilled and lives within my mind and heart forever. I hope these images inspire you, as I was once inspired, to one day explore Nepal’s untamed beauty and timeless wonder for yourself.
HIMALAYAN TAHR - DOWNHILL RUN
Walking along the Mt Everest Base Camp track I came across a small herd of Himalayan Tahr and this one decided to show us its athletic ability as it runs down the mountain.
GEAR: Olympus OMD EM1 MkII. Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO lens.
SETTINGS: 210mm - F/5 - ISO 400 - 1/1000 Sec Hand held capture - plenty of light so fast shutter speed.
SIZE: 5184 x 2920 10.4MB JPEG
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AMA DABLAM - HIMALAYAN TAHR
Walking along the Mt Everest Base Camp track I came across a small herd of Himalayan Tahr walking around the mountains like it was a flat pathway.
GEAR: Olympus OMD EM1 MkII. Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO lens.
SETTINGS: 85mm - F/5 - ISO 400 - 1/1600 Sec Hand held capture - plenty of light so fast shutter speed.
SIZE: 4573 x 2576 - 6.69MB JPEG
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EVEREST BASE CAMP TRACK
It’s only when you look back down the valley towards Lukla do you realise how far you have ventured, and the sheer scale of the mountains that you have passed - and then it dawns on you that you must return the same way.
GEAR: Olympus OMD EM1 MkII. Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO lens.
SETTINGS: 40mm - F/4 - ISO 200 - 1/640 Sec. Hand held capture - plenty of light so fast enough shutter speed for handheld.
SIZE: 5184x2916 - 10MB JPEG
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People of Kathmandu
Everywhere you look there is always something, or someone who will capture your mind.
GEAR: Olympus OMD EM1 MkII. Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO lens.
SETTINGS: 150mm - F/2.8 - ISO 200 - 1/200 Sec, Hand held.
SIZE: 5184x2916 - 6.5MB JPEG
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Kathmandu Busy Streets
The chaos of Kathmandu is not as challenging as some other places. The people just quietly go about their day and the occasional moped forces its way through the crowd.
GEAR: Olympus OMD EM1 MkII. Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO lens.
SETTINGS: 75mm - F/2.8 - ISO 500 - 1/5000 Sec. Handheld.
SIZE: 3927x2805 - 7.5MB JPEG
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AMA DABLAM - HIMALAYAN TAHR
You would be forgiven for not knowing which peak is Mt Everest, it took me a while to work it out. It is the one on the left in this image.
GEAR: Olympus OMD EM1 MkII. Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO lens.
SETTINGS: 75mm - F/6.3 - ISO 200 - 1/250 Sec on tripod.
SIZE: 2592x1460 - 3.3MB JPEG
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Suspension Bridges
When coming up to a suspension bridge it is always a good idea to see what is ahead, if these guys are on the bridge or approaching the bridge - then it’s time to rest and wait.
GEAR: Olympus OMD EM1 MkII. Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO lens.
SETTINGS: 57mm - F/3.5 - ISO 400 - 1/2000 Sec. Handheld.
SIZE: 2573x3602 - 8.5MB JPEG
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Sherpas of the Himalayas
The amount of weight these men and women could carry over these mountain tracks, and across these suspension bridges was nothing short of incredible.
GEAR: Olympus OMD EM1 MkII. Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO lens.
SETTINGS: 40mm - F/2.8 - ISO 1000 - 1/250 Sec Handheld.
SIZE: 3101x3101 - 7.6MB JPEG
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KATHMANDU - Suburbia!!!
It’s hard to imagine how all this concrete made its way up and over mountains and built the city of Kathmandu. The home of 1.4million humans.
GEAR: Olympus OMD EM1 MkII. Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO lens.
SETTINGS: 60mm - F/8 - ISO 200 - 1/1000. Handheld.
SIZE: 5184x2916 - 16MB JPEG
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