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At Tso Moriri, at 4600 meters altitude on the Centra Asian side of the Himalaya. Close to the border with Tibet, in Ladakh, India. Very remote...12 hours across trackless sand in high altitude desert, this is the summer grazing lands for the Ladaki herders of Pashmina goats. These nomads spend several months in the yak hair tents, before retreating to lower levels before the winter, with temperatures of -50 degrees arrives. This old woman who was blind, sat here all day while her family accompanied the goats to graze. The shepherds keep the snow leopards and wolves away from the animals.
Because these Tibetan people’s have historically long lived inside the Indian border, their lifestyle is not at any risk, as the Indian government is very supportive of these minorities, especially in border regions.

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 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club has replied
Thank you, Diana. You have made some interesting points here.
3 years ago.
 Patrick Berty
Patrick Berty
Quelle aventure, superbe photo le n&b lui va très bien.
3 years ago.
 trester88
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Beeindruckend!
3 years ago.
 Diane Putnam
Diane Putnam club
This is a magnificent photograph, Diana! The woman, the wind, the big tent, all in that stunning landscape. There is so much to see and admire!
3 years ago.
 Doug Shepherd
Doug Shepherd club
A simple and I imagine a hard life, but quite possibly the nomads are much happier than many of us in our complex, hectic money chasing lives. A fine composition and record with interesting notes Diana.

All the best, Doug
3 years ago.

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