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Holy Day
Photograph by Mattias Klum
Cymbals punctuate a special prayer chanted during a Saga Dawa ceremony. In honor of the event Hanle's monks donned elaborate hats last worn at the monastery 15 years before. People living in the surrounding valley brought offerings of yak butter and rice. By praying, the monks are believed to help both themselves and the members of the wider community draw closer to enlightenment.
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Camera: Nikon F5 Film Type: Kodakchrome 200 Lens: Nikon 28mm f/1.4 Speed and F-Stop: 1/50 @ f/3.5 |
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Weather Conditions: Indoors Time of Day: Morning Lighting Techniques: Natural light |
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