STEVE RAZZETTI MOUNTAIN PHOTOGRAPHY AND JOURNALISM

HIMALAYA: BHUTAN

"Western laziness consists of cramming our lives with compulsive activity, so that there is no time at all to confront the real issues"

Sogyal Rinpoche

Monks entering the courtyard to perform during the annual tsechu Nikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
   
Monks entering the courtyard to perform during the annual tsechu Nikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
   
Monks entering the courtyard to perform during the annual tsechu Nikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
     
  
Women of the royal household entering the courtyard at the start of the annual tsechuNikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
   
Clowns prepare to entertain he crowds at the annual tsechuNikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
   
The courtyard during the annual tsechuNikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
     
  
Monks performing ritual dances at the annual tsechuNikon FM2, 105mm, Fuji Velvia
   
Monks dancing during the annual tsechuNikon FM2, 50, Fuji Velvia
   
Monks dancing during the annual tsechuNikon FM2, 50mm, Fuji Velvia
     
  
Dancers at the annual tsechuNikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
   
Dancers at the annual tsechuNikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
   
Dancers at the annual tsechuNikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
     
  
Dancers at the annual tsechuNikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
   
Dancers at the annual tsechuNikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
   
Dancers at the annual tsechuNikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
     
  
Dancers at the annual tsechuNikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
   
  
     
  
   
  
     
  
   
  
     
  
   
  
     
  
   
  
     
  
   
  
     
  
   
  
     
  
   
  
     
  
Bronica ETRSi, 50mm, Fuji Velvia
   
Trekkers leaving Lingtshi (Lingzhi) bound for Chebisa on the Snowman Trek, with the dzong (Yugyel Dzong, 4220m) atop the hill beyondNikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
   
Portrait of a local ladBronica ETRSi, 75mm, Fuji Velvia
     
  
A woman working in the fieldsBronica ETRSi, 75mm, Fuji Velvia
   
Laya is a remote region in the far north west of Gasa District, almost on the border with Tibet. Nikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
   
Laya is one of the most important breeding centres for yaks in Bhutan, and many are sold across the nearby border into Tibet.Bronica ETRSi, 75mm, Fuji Velvia
     
  
Laya is a remote region in the far north west of Gasa District, almost on the border with Tibet. A girl from the village sports her distinctive bamboo hat.Bronica ETRSi, 75mm, Fuji Velvia
   
Laya is a remote region in the far north west of Gasa District, almost on the border with Tibet. Girls from the village sport their distinctive bamboo hats, held in place by beaded bands at the back.Bronica ETRSi, 75mm, Fuji Velvia
   
A girl shares a joke at my expense!Bronica ETRSi, 75mm, Fuji Velvia
     
  
Early days on the Snowman Trek near LayaNikon FM2, 50mm, Fuji Velvia
   
A spectacular view westwards from the climb from Rodophu to Narithang on the Snowman Trek. Part of the ascent from Laya and the Mo Chhu valley to the Gangla Karchung La and Lunana.Nikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
   
A trekker photographing the sunset from this high camp (4900m) on the Gangla Karchung La crossing between Laya and Lunana on the Snowman TrekNikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
     
  
Dr Ken Fotherby can't believe his eyes!This is the high camp (4900m) on the Gangla Karchung La (5120m) crossing from Laya / Gasa into Lunana.Nikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
   
A view west into the Laya / Gasa districts from this remote and difficult pass. Gangla Karchung peak (6395m) is on the leftNikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
   
A trekiker on the final steep ascent to this pass between Laya / Gasa and LunanaNikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
     
  
Jejekangphu Kang and the Lunana peaks seen in panorama from this spectacular crossing between Laya / Gasa and LunanaNikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
   
And the other Lunana peaks, seen from a ridge high above the Ganglakarchung LaNikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
   
Seen up the Mo Chhu valley from Keche La (4650m) in LunanaNikon FM2, 105mm, Fuji Velvia
     
  
Woman and child at this village below Thanza in the Mo Chhu valley. Altitude is 3700mNikon FM2, 50mm, Fuji Velvia
   
Children at Thanza village (4100m) in LunanaNikon FM2, 50mm, Fuji Velvia
   
Nestled at the head of the Pho Chhu valley beneath the magnificent peaks of Kangphu Gang (7212m) and Zongophu Gang (aka Table Mountain, 7100m), Thanza (4100m) is the most remote village in Lunana.Nikon FM2, 50mm, Fuji Velvia
     
  
Nestled at the head of the Pho Chhu valley beneath the magnificent peaks of Kangphu Gang (7212m) and Zongophu Gang (aka Table Mountain, 7100m), Thanza (4100m) is the most remote village in Lunana.Nikon FM2, 50mm, Fuji Velvia
   
Nestled at the head of the Pho Chhu valley beneath the magnificent peaks of Kangphu Gang (7212m) and Zongophu Gang (aka Table Mountain, 7100m), Thanza (4100m) is the most remote village in Lunana.Nikon FM2, 50mm, Fuji Velvia
   
Nestled at the head of the Pho Chhu valley beneath the magnificent peaks of Kangphu Gang (7212m) and Zongophu Gang (aka Table Mountain, 7100m), Thanza (4100m) is the most remote village in Lunana.
     
  
Nestled at the head of the Pho Chhu valley beneath the magnificent peaks of Kangphu Gang (7212m) and Zongophu Gang (aka Table Mountain, 7100m), Thanza (4100m) is the most remote village in Lunana.Nikon FM2, 50mm, Fuji Velvia
   
Heading south from Thanza out of Lunana, bound for Bumthang, on the final leg of the Snowman Trek. This shot is of the lakes above TsorimNikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
   
Prayer flags on the crest of the ridge separating the Sasha and Mangde Chhu valleys, east of WarthangNikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
     
  
Dr Ken Fotherby enjoys the view north to Gangkar Puensum from an elevated crest on the ridge between the Sasha and Mangde Chhu valleysNikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
   
A spectacular camp-ground on the route between Thanza (Lunana) and Dur Tsachhu / BumthangNikon FM2, 24mm, Fuji Velvia
   
In the Mo Chhu valley, north of PunakhaBronica ETRSi, 75mm, Fuji Velvia
     
  
Founded in 1613, this monastery is in the beautiful Phobjikha Valley in the district of Wangde PhodrangBronica ETRSi, 50mm, Fuji Provia
   
Arguably the most impressive dzong in Bhutan, it lies almost smack in the middle of the country on an elevated site above the Mangde Chhu (river). It was built in 1644.Bronica ETRSi, 50mm, Fuji Provia
   
Detail of a damaged wall showing the wattle and daub construction. Gasa Dzong, village and tsachhu (hot springs) are in the upper Mo Chhu valley, north of PunakhaBronica ETRSi, 75mm, Fuji Velvia
     
  
In the Phobjikha Valley, Wangdey Phodrang districtBronica ETRSi, 75mm, Fuji Provia 100
   
In the Phobjikha Valley, Wangdey Phodrang districtBronica ETRSi, 75mm, Fuji Provia 100
   
In the Phobjikha Valley, Wangdey Phodrang districtBronica ETRSi, 75mm, Fuji Provia 100
     
  
In the Phobjikha Valley, Wangdey Phodrang districtBronica ETRSi, 75mm, Fuji Provia 100
   
In the Phobjikha Valley, Wangdey Phodrang districtBronica ETRSi, 75mm, Fuji Provia 100