When you visit any monastery, dzong or temple in Bhutan, you are sure to stumble upon young monks full of energy. You find them studiously performing chores of the monastery, chanting in the prayer hall under the watchful eyes of a monk, sitting in the courtyard and reciting from the books, some times playing football, some times chasing each other or making bubbles with a chewing gum. It is a delight to watch these maroon robed kids immersed in their own world, unusually active compared to other children. I encountered these young monks almost every day during our photography tour to Bhutan last month.
Here are some photographs of these young monks captured in various moods. Click on the images to see larger size.
Play time..
In Conversation
Curious..
Mischievous..
Hardworking..
Anxious..?
Studious..
Reflecting..
Blissful..
Playful..
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This September, I will be leading a photography tour for Darter Photography, to the extraordinary land of the Thunder Dragon. We join hands with Gypsy Feet Travels, experts on Bhutan, to take you to the mystic land of beautiful mountains, gurgling rivers, rice fields, happy people and Buddhist monastic traditions. See and photograph the captivating landscapes and culture of Bhutan with Darter Photography and Gypsy Feet. As you travel, learn to make mesmeric images of the country’s rolling mountains, ancient structures, people and the culture in a way that leaves a lasting impression.
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I was in the mountain kingdom of Bhutan, leading a group of photography enthusiasts for Darter Photography. Throughout the tour, it was a delight to see maroon robed monks everywhere – in the streets, shops, monasteries, temples and administrative centers. Here is an image of monks engaged in a conversation, photographed in Thimphu.
