Limited edition Giclee’ print. Edition of 12

Printed on ilford photo satin 260gsm paper, a gallery standard, archival photographic paper. Framed in a premium black box set back frame. Includes certificate of authenticity and printed caption.

5% of proceeds to Kaikala Chetana, a rural education program in West Bengal.

‘The Nubra Valley wiggles and winds its way north towards the border of Pakistan in the far reaches of Northern India. The final destination before the recommended U-turn at the border is the humble village of Turtuk. The village rests above the level of the river and could easily be missed given the subtlety of its signage having only been open for tourism (at the time in 2016) for two years. In that time, the influence of Western tourism is palpable as children as young as 5 descended upon me, hands raised and open with eyes wide and expecting. As hopingly helpful travelers oblige, the question is raised: does our desire for exploration and adventure cause more harm than good for communities and settlements that thrived long before our arrival?’