The Monk, Zanskar, Ladakh, India. Portrait photograph by Santanu Majumder, finalist in the Shoot The Frame Portrait photography award, December 2023

Finalist Portrait · December 2023

The Monk

Photographed by Santanu Majumder

A Buddhist monk getting ready to pray in one of the Monasteries in Zanskar Valley, Ladakh. The light rays coming from the skylight lights up the monk beautifully.

Award
Finalist — Portrait, December 2023
Genre
People
Location
Zanskar, Ladakh, India
Camera
NIKON D850
Focal length
50mm
Shutter
1/20s
Aperture
f/5
ISO
ISO 800
  • monk; buddhist; religion;

The December 2023 Portrait award

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