Friday, 7th January 2011
Mountains and Khurpas
by Bjorn Billing
Khurpa is a Balti word, meaning porter. The Khurpas of Pakistan can be described as an equivalent to the better known Sherpas in Nepal, working hard on high altitude in the Karakoram mountain range. In this picture a group of Khurpas is approaching Ali Camp, not far from K2.
Equipment: Canon EOS 5D, 24-105/f4
Bjorn Billing
University teacher with a passion for trekking, climbing, travel, and photography.
Mountains and Khurpas by Bjorn Billing was photo of the day on Friday, 7th January 2011. It is tagged Adventure, Mountains, People. You can leave a comment below.
11 Comments
Peggy
Wow, that is an amazing photo and description. I’m not sure I would go there, but I’m glad you did and took this beautiful picture.
Pauline Jones
The mountains here are so majestic and as for the porters, they must be amazingly strong. Thanks for sharing this one.
LeaAnn Johnson
I really like this picture.
Rajib Singha
Beautiful image!
Mario Fiorucci
A very good scene. Great photography. Congratulations.
Mario
Wanda
Very nice image, and thanks for the explanation. Beautiful spot.
Don Stilton
The Khurpas make the power and majesty of the mountains really stand out. Great photo.
César
Fantástica. Felicitaciones….!
Helen
Excellent picture and your notes add perspective . Quite awesome, thank you for sharing it
Marie Dunphy Harding
We are just little creatures on this powerful Earth; Seeing the comparison ca be frightening
Laura Milholland
An inspiring photo of these magnificent mountains. We really appreciate your explanation and description too.