Namtso Kiss:In one of the world's most remote regions, a Tibetan peasant dressed in animal skins attends to her grandson near Namtso Lake.
In Sight of Shalu: With prayer beads in hand and guided by homemade spectacles, a pilgrim approaches Tibet's Shalu monastery.
The Road to Majang: On the desolate Tibetan road to Majang, snowcapped peaks rising beyond 21,000 feet guide a nomad's journey.
Morning's Milk:At an elevation of more than 17,000 feet, a herder milks her goats. The nomads of the region roam the land with their animals and sleep in Yak-haired tents.
Faithful Debate: At the six hundred year-old Sera Monastery, young monks gather each afternoon to debate the principles of Tibetan Buddhism.
Monastery Ritual:Monks remain deep in thought after an early morning prayer meeting at Drepung Monastery.
Smoke and Sacred Offerings:Pilgrims burn sacred evergreen offerings at a “Chorten” as they prepare to walk hundreds of steps to Potala Palace, once the home of the Dalai Lama. Many wait their entire lives to have the opportunity.