Children of Nepal

A Photo Essay

“A portrait is not made in the camera but on either side of it.” – Edward Steichen

Nepal is one of my top destinations with incredible historic sites, stunning landscapes and wonderful people.

The “Children of Nepal” is a photo essay inspired from my trip to Nepal. The images are from Kathmandu, Annapurna Mountains and Chitwan.

Everywhere in Nepal the children were very happy to have their photos taken and see themselves on the LCD screen of the camera. Despite the hardships of life in Nepal and the poor areas I came across, the children never asked for anything, but gifts in toys or school requisites were welcomed.

“Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever… It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.” – Aaron Siskind

Best friends: Tibetan and Nepalese girls

Kindergarten children – Mountain school, Annapurna

Schoolchildren in a Himalayan mountain village

Village children – Chitwan area, close to the Indian border

Children of Annapurna

Portrait of a girl in red

Children riding ox and playing

Beautiful eyes!

Children, mountain village, Annapurna

Curious girl

Children posing in the field

A big smile from Nepal!

Playground friends

Boy during Diwali festival, Nepal

“Photography is the story I fail to put into words.” – Destin Sparks

The photos have been taken with the Sigma DP (now Merrill) one-of-a-kind compact cameras.

• UNICEF: Help Children in Nepal

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