Photography trip to Nepal — every frame a gift

I came to Nepal specifically for photography and the country delivered material at every turn. Boudhanath Stupa at dawn was everything I'd hoped. Bhaktapur's streets at dusk are an endless source of light and texture. The people, once comfortable with a camera, are extraordinary subjects.

Himalayas are beyond description gave me some of my favourite images of the year. The only practical note: power cuts still happen — plan around it. Otherwise this is a photographer's dream. I've rarely come home with so much usable material from a single trip.