
The Himalayas hold hundreds of sacred mountains, revered by Buddhists and Hindus alike. Using this spectacular scenery as a backdrop, photographer Robert Feister captures the daily life and sublime beauty of this mythical landscape.
Young Tibetan refugee near Mt. Kangchenjunga
Sherpa village of Na with Kang Nachugo (6,735m) in background
Buddhist shrine in Marsyandi valley, central Nepal
Mani stones bearing Buddhist mnantra: Om Mani Padme Hum
Bodhnath, center of Tibetan refugee community
Newly-harvested rice -- a final cleaning before storage
Mustard plants covering rice paddies in late fall
Tashi Lapcha, view from Tashi Lapcha Pass (5,755 m/18,881 ft)
Nepalese ladies winnowing rice in Bahktapur, Khatmandu valley
Boy caught in unexpected snow at Namche Bazaar (4,000 m)
Anapurna South (7,219 m/23,683 ft) seen from Ghorapani Pass