Cobalt, jade and gold

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Photographer

Sankar Sridhar
Date of Photograph

2014
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Changthang, an uninhabited high altitude cold desert at an average altitude of 5000 metres in India, is considered among the remotest regions on earth. It's winters have rarely been documented. This is a study of its oases and thermal vents in harshest time of the season, when -30 Celsius is considered a good day.

Biography

I am a photographer and author whose works have been published by international and national publications including Geographical, Geo, The Daily Mail, Action Asia, CNN International, National Geographic Traveller India, and graced the calendars of the WWF and Nikon Global. NYT Lens has called my works "Compelling, a Must See" National Geographic photographer George Steinmetz called my 2009 book, Ladakh Trance Himalaya (sold 3 editions of 2000 copies each), “Great, with really impressive images”. Nikon Pro Magazine called my images a “Mesmerizing View of India”.
Awards

IPA Global Photography Awards Indian Photography Festival PX3 Banff Mountain Photography Contest Humanity Photo Awards Siena Photography Awards International Mountain Summit Montphoto ASE International Photo Awards Verve Magazine Photography Award