m̌ ḫ's photos

Has this ever happened to you too? You get a photo back and realize it is an unfamiliar scene, taken by your own camera, yet your memory refuses to attach it to any real place. It is one of those side effects of shooting film while juggling several cameras at once… but the result is strangely fascinating.

Bhutan is often overlooked — its carefully managed tourism and mandatory daily fees push many travelers toward the “free” alternatives across the Himalayas. But those who skip it miss something rare. This journey was one of those quiet rewards. We spent six days trekking across high terrain, crossing three passes above 4,000 meters, moving through landscapes that feel both vast and deeply personal. Nights were spent under the shadow of Jomolhari (7,326 m), Bhutan’s second-highest peak, rising with a presence that is both imposing and serene. What stayed with us just as much as the mountains was the absence of crowds. Over those days, we encountered almost no tourists—just a few solitary trekkers here and there—leaving long stretches of silence and a rare sense of solitude. There is a certain stillness in Bhutan—not just in its mountains, but in its approach to the world. This trek was not only about altitude or distance, but about stepping, briefly, into that different rhythm.

U Bein Bridge is very much a lived, everyday space: locals, monks, vendors, farmers, and fishermen use it as a practical crossing and social hub, while tourists layer on top of that daily life.

How lovely how this feels like a memory from Vietnam itself: the nón lá silhouettes, the river and the soft haze are kept intact, while the gentle scars of expired film and age give the scene an almost dreamlike authenticity rather than a ‘perfect’ digital look.

Different perspective from my previous post—this time focusing on a single karst formation's sculptural presence. Shot on expired stock, which adds those characteristic color shifts and grain that somehow fit these ancient limestone pillars. The film's chemical degradation creates unpredictable results frame-to-frame, making each shot unique. Love how the waterline erosion patterns show clearly here, while background formations fade into atmospheric haze.