Annapurna Moonrise

Annapurna Moonrise

Tokyo-based designer/photographer Craig Mod continues his series of journal entries that revolve around his recent trip to Nepal and chronicling his use of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1, this time by showcasing some night photography taken at base camp.

The beautifully designed piece highlights some stunning shots of the Himalayas, as well as some thoughts on the experience itself. The fact that this all happened on his birthday was just icing on the cake.

I arrived at Annapurna Sanctuary, 4200 meters into the Himalayas of Nepal on November 2nd, 2009. By pure chance it was my 29th birthday. It was also a full moon.

Make sure to also see his original “GF1 Field Test” report, as well as the video supplement.

Annapurna Moonrise [Craig Mod]

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