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A
Nepalese Journey:
The Essence of the Annapurna Circuit
Trekking
in the Himalayas is a transformative experience. Andrew Stevenson's
A Nepalese Journey is more than a collection of inspirational
photographs.
Insightful
in his photography and storytelling, Mr. Stevenson really brings
the experience of trekking alive. His images tell the tales of the
people met along the way. He savors "the incredible diversity
of cultures, geography, flora and fauna, geology, religions, ethnic
types and architecture that comprise the Annapurnas."
The
light of the Annapurnas — a massive mountain range — fills
the pages of A Nepalese Journey. This is true whether it
takes the warm glow of the sun in which a western trekker basks
or the magical light that enters into an otherwise dark shop.
The
light falls upon the somber faces of children staring earnestly
into the camera — or forms shadows as they dance, oblivious
to the photographer's presence.
It
accentuates the angles and lines of the faces of those sitting by
the fire, and highlights the chartreuse of a terraced hillside.
It glances off snowfields and glistens in the drops of water in
a fountain.
About
Andrew Stevenson
Andrew
Stevenson was born in Canada, but spent his childhood in Hong Kong,
India, Kenya, Scotland, Malaysia and Singapore. He performed post-graduate
studies in international economics in France, Canada and Norway.
He
has since worked all over the world, including the United Nations
Development Programme in Tanzania. He also was a consultant in international
development for the Canadian, Norwegian and Swedish governments.
Between
traveling extensively through almost all of Africa and Asia, Mr. Stevenson
also owned two adventure companies in Norway. An avid pilot, he now
resides in Bermuda with his wife where he writes on a full-time basis.
A narrative
about Mr. Stevenson's first Annapurna trek, Annapurna Circuit:
Himalayan Journey was published in 1997. He has additionally
written travelogues on Norway, Australia and New Zealand, the latter
two featuring the Aboriginal people of each country.
A
Nepalese Journey was just recently selected as one of four finalists
at the Banff Mountain Book and Film Festival.
His
work can also be viewed at his web address: www.awstevenson.com
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