Shigatse, Tibet

Posted by | Apr 18, 2011 | 4 |

Shigatse, Tibet

The stylishly dressed Tibetans and their fedoras. I felt right at home.

Today we drove 95 kms (60 miles) to Shigatse, Tibet’s second largest city. Shigatse, which sits at 3840m, is home to Tashilhunpo Monastery and 600+ monks. This monastery is the seat of the Panchen Lama, the second most important lama in Tibetan Buddhism. The group had a chance to walk around the pilgrim route that goes up and around the famous monastery. Along the way I shot these images.  By the way, I have never in my life seen so many fedora in one place. I feel quite at home!

Another fedora!

The old fort overlooking Shigatse.

Jamin York, the Tour Manager shooting the Tashilhunpo Monastery.

Tashilhunpo Monastery

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Matt Brandon

Matt is a Malaysia based assignment photographer. Well known as a photographer and international workshop instructor, Matt’s images have been used by business and organizations around the globe. Matt is also a Fujifilm Malaysia brand ambassador. Matt is a contributor to National Geographic, National Geographic Traveller and other major publications.

4 Comments

  1. Ohk
    Ohk on April 18, 2011 at 3:13 pm

    Thanks for posting pics of your journey. . . feel like I’m there.

    Reply
  2. Tony Cece
    Tony Cece on April 18, 2011 at 8:01 pm

    Looks like you are getting great use of your 85mm f/1.2! These are great.

    Reply
  3. Anne Reid
    Anne Reid on April 19, 2011 at 3:19 am

    When was this monastery built? No oilsands’ equipment carving out this landscape!

    Reply
  4. CathyTopping
    CathyTopping on April 23, 2011 at 4:46 am

    Lovely portraits of the men. So much character in their expressions.

    Reply

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