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Caption: _______ Ladakh The land of high passes
Caption: Alta solar In July of 2014 I accompanied a non profit to the northern reaches of India, a region called Ladakh. The organization, Alta Solar Project, was delivering portable solar panels to nomadic communities in the Himalayas. The tribes traditional lighting source was kerosene lamps, a highly dirty and unhealthy source of illumination.
I documented the entire trip and am in the process of creating a short film highlighting the work, and the region. Here is some of the still imagery I captured highlighting the remarkable spirit of the place.
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Caption: The highest drivable pass in the world 18,500ft
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Caption: A small shrine and refuge along a mountain pass.
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Caption: Camel trekking.
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Caption: Motorcycle tourism is one of their big industries, the roads provide epic landscapes to explore.
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Caption: Making momos, a local dumpling.
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Caption: We accept change, but change can't be for just anything. It must be for good, for betterment. _______ Tashi Gonbo, local entrepreneur and Ladakhi expert.
Caption: For more information on the project visit
http://www.altasolarproject.com
And stay tuned for the full film. instagram: @qwharton
