STEVE RAZZETTI MOUNTAIN PHOTOGRAPHY AND JOURNALISM

HIMALAYA: ANNAPURNA

"It is good to collect things, but it is better to go on walks."

Anatole France, quoted by Bruce Chatwin

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A dawn view of the magnificent panorama that greets early risers at the Fishtail Lodge in Pokhara, Nepal. Reflected in the tranquil waters of Phewa Tal are Machhapuchhare (the Fishtail Peak) and the Annapurna Himal.Bronica ETRS, 50mm, Fuji Velvia
   
Seen across the Marsyangdi valley from above Bhul Bhule at the foot of the Bara Pokhari Lekh.Nikon FM2, 105mm, Fuji Velvia
   
Annapurna IV (7525m), Annapurna II (7937m) and the Lamjung Himal reflected in the serene waters of Begnas Tal at sunrise.Nikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
     
  
Villagers at Argau, near Pokhara, divide up the meat after the ritual slaughter of a buffalo.Nikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
   
Nikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
   
A view north from Tarapani, with Annapurna South (7219m) and Hiunchuli (6441m) on the left, and Machhapuchhare aka Fish Tail (6993) beyond the deep cleft of the valley on the right.Nikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
     
  
A perfect lenticular cloud crowns Annapurna South (7219m). Seen at sunrise from Poon Hill.Nikon FM2, 105mm, Fuji Velvia
   
From Braga Gompah in the Marsyangdi valley.Nikon FM2, 105mm, Fuji Velvia
   
A welcome sign!Nikon FM2, 105mm, Fuji Velvia
     
  
Temple DetailNikon FM2, 24mm, Kodachrome 64
   
Temple mural detail.Nikon FM2, 24mm, Kodachrome 64
   
The famous Fish Tail peak, at sunset from the Annapurna Sanctuary.Nikon FM2, 50mm, Fuji Velvia
     
  
Tibetan mani stone at Chame on the Marsyangdi valley.Nikon FM2, 50mm, Fuji Velvia
   
Information for tourists at Muktinath.Nikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
   
Anyone hoping for a peaceful sunrise experience at Poon Hill will be disappointed. Hundreds of people get up every morning before dawn and form a torchlit procession up to this spectacular viewpoint. This is the new viewing platform at the top.Nikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
     
  
Nikon FM2, 50mm, Fuji Velvia
   
Annapurna I (8091m) and Annapurna South (7219m) catching the first rays of sun, seen from Poon Hill.Nikon FM2, 50mm, Fuji Velvia