NEPAL: The Himalayan Kingdom Photo Gallery by Matt Reichel at pbase.com

NEPAL: The Himalayan Kingdom

The purpose of this gallery is not only to express Nepal as a land, but to express life in Nepal and to develop relationships with the subjects: the people and culture of Nepal. All of the following photographs were taken by me during a student community service project in the Nuwakot district of western Nepal; through Global Routes (www.globalroutes.org) and Exotic Mountain Treks (www.triptonepal.com).

Photos of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Patan, Rani Paua, Siruwari Balami Gau, Nuwakot District, Dhulikhel, Nagarkot, Trisuli, and some areas in Langtang. Taken from June to August 2003

NAMASTE GLOBAL ROUTES COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT NEPAL 2003

Please leave a comment and let me know what you think!! Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoy my gallery!

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Corn Harvest, Siruwari	Life in the Mountain Valley, Siruwari	Nuwakoti Woman, Siruwari Balami Gau
Water Daughter, Siruwari Balami Gau	Stunning Portrait, Siruwari Balami Gau	People-Tree Hangout, Siruwari
Child, Siruwari Balami Gau	Kathmandu Grandfather	Nepali Temple Stacks, Patan
Planting Rice, Siruwari Balami Gau	Sarita, Siruwari Balami Gau	Sita Planting Rice, Siruwari Balami Gau
Spider, Nuwakot	Waking Up in Nepal, Siruwari Balami Gau	Smile, Siruwari Balami Gau

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swati sharma		08-Feb-2012 19:06
Hi Matt u r just amazing,,,ur clicks r fantastic,,wat i say abt ur photography..god bless u ...

Guest		15-Mar-2011 11:19
Excelent serie portraits of the people from Nepal!

vishvadyotanananda		23-Dec-2010 17:13
Namaskar, how are you ? I am fie. DO MALL THE GOOD YTOU CAN

ajay		12-Dec-2010 10:14
hai ma ajay choten samari6 maibal thi is a very nice

chyangba tamang		22-Oct-2010 04:46
hay ma nima .lahure kan6 aapa pani rahe 6 ta yar

Guest		23-Sep-2010 12:14
Very good done. i came to know about the situation/ condition looking these pictures. really this album indicates our status.

shankar raj oli		16-Jun-2010 09:53
i like so much like this pic .

Guest		16-Sep-2009 11:48
ma ta pagal Bhaya6u

RP SHRESTHA		20-Jun-2009 02:37
Wonderful pictures and collection....Speechlees..... Thank you for sharing en allowed to view them..

Dipak		09-Jun-2009 19:23
very nice

Buba Jafarli		01-Feb-2009 16:54
A huge but perfect gallery! Well done!

Guest		03-Sep-2008 13:03
Next spectacular gallery!v

Guest		15-Jul-2008 14:14
wonderful !

samir		24-Jun-2008 02:37
Although Diganta is right about the fact....Matt, I'm glad you did what you've done. It really shows how people are living their ordinary lives with some room for smiles even in the face of despair...This is simply a great lesson we all ought to learn as we go through our lives.

Matt Reichel		14-Apr-2008 10:48
I think you are missing the point of this gallery. the places I lived in and visited were not feudal and oppressive, but more like simple and happy. You can blab all you want with your ridiculous Marxist ideology, but when it comes down to it, that simply isn't true and doesn't work.

Diganta Basu		13-Apr-2008 13:30
The pictorials are really good but does it reflect the poverty and opression of the people - which can not miss the naked eye - so the camera lens. The prevalent feudalism added misery to the people - reflection through the lens was expected as like the magnificient Himalayas

sita		19-Mar-2008 18:39
thank you so much for providing all the great pictures. i have never seen anyone with such beautiful eyes as those kids.

dalakpa		01-Mar-2008 23:04
As you all the nepalese know that nepal is a landlocked country, having a beautifull hills and mountains. We all know one more thing that the world highest mountain mt.everst is also belongs to us (all nepalese). thats why we need to raised our head. As from my heart i feel proud to be nepali. i love my country and all the people wheather they belong different caste and religious. One thing we should not forget that we all are nepali. at last best wise for upcomming future

Gyan		30-Nov-2007 05:25
good work

Kiran Kumar George		12-Nov-2007 13:47
Really wonderful!! It motivating me to visit your NEPAL..... very nice place... its very very nice....

Guest		23-Sep-2007 13:06
great pics we share the same passion - travel & photo ;)

Guest		23-Sep-2007 07:25
great pics we share the same passion - travel & photo ;)

pasang		24-Jul-2007 12:32
i like so much this picture when i saw this picture i remember my village .

Tom Tang		26-Jun-2007 05:03
speechless, fantastic!!!!!!!!!! Voted!

Hiralala Gadaili		23-Jun-2007 19:36
Dear brother,namaskar I am a nepali student living in Germany.Thanks for that beutiful pictures.It´s very nice.I got the picture of my beloved Dada Anandamarga Acharya(Yogi in safron dress).It reflects the lifestyle,natural beuties and culture of Nepal.It would be better you had taken photoes of Pokhara,mount Everest base and Dolpa.I hope next time We can see your more photoes of Nepal. bye.

dbljwkyes aizr		08-Jun-2007 18:29
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Guest		30-Apr-2007 17:22
Beautiful images of a beatiful country. You capture the essence of its people: serenity, love of live, religiousness. An excellent photographic essay. Excellent job.

Subodh		14-Mar-2007 23:24
Thank you so much man... You really deserve it for bringing a life out in these pics! They are fabulous! I hope you don't mind me copying some of those pics from the web..

Matt Reichel		09-Mar-2007 14:04
the paddies will be flooded during the monsoon, particularly in july-august

Anna		09-Mar-2007 12:38
Dear Matt Reichel, The pictures are very beautiful. I particularly like the ones with children. I'd like to ask you for advice: I want to take pictures of rice paddies in Nepal when they're floode, before (or after) planting and wanted to ask you if you know when that happens? Thank you very much for your help. Anna

Bandana		01-Feb-2007 16:40
Really nice pictures.

thechebb		21-Jan-2007 00:31
Fantastic gallery....cheers & voted!

Allison		17-Jan-2007 08:10
Wonderful pictures! The only site where there are pictures of the people rather than landscape. Thanks so much for sharing! I'll be going to Nepal in April so it's nice to see the real deal in pictures.

Guest		03-Dec-2006 21:27
Beautiful pictures and portraits. I really enjoy your work by looking to your pictures. Sometimes I think I can feel the unique atmosphere in in Nepal by viewing your pictures. Greests from Berlin

Matt Reichel		28-Nov-2006 18:37
if only i had enough time to make it down there, actually a landslide prevented me from going to chitwan.

slatter		28-Nov-2006 15:50
its good but should have taken pictures of terai region also

sunil shrestha		14-Nov-2006 09:15
it was really very nice of u that u brought reality on your photos which is really appericiateable.you have really done a tremendous job and i love it and all the best for rest of your life. with warm thoughts, sunil

Colby Jackson		05-Sep-2006 16:16
It's as if you can "Feel" their souls. Great Job ! Thank you for showing me not only the people but a little of what they feel as well.

Guest		24-Aug-2006 17:24
good photos''!!!thanx

sHaRmA		07-Jul-2006 06:49
Hey i jus saw all the pics on this gallery all pics r nice ........they shows ........... i luv all above pics

Guest		25-May-2006 02:37
Namaste! Very nice photos. I also have a nice photo of Baba in my photos at www.gregdavisphotography.com He had such amazing energy. Keep up the great work.

limbu		21-Apr-2006 17:48
Dherai raamro chha!

Guest		05-Mar-2006 21:11
a wonderful gallery.. really full odf nice surprises.

Guest		04-Feb-2006 19:04
Wonderful pictures. Full of humanity.

Birbhadra		11-Jan-2006 23:00
Mattji, namaste dherai ramro fotos thank you for your efforts in capturing rural nepali life in picture dhanyabad ~Birbhadra

tom jackson		29-Jul-2005 17:45
Beautiful ! We use the same eye ... Nice to know you are out there.. http://homepage.mac.com/thomasjackson1/PhotoAlbum10.html

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Nuwakote Dai		06-Mar-2005 19:35
Dear Mattji, I am a Nepali now in Europe originating from a village in Nuwakot. Your amazing pictures reminded me alot from my childhod. Great pictures; they are simply beautiful. You have presented Balami Gau so vividly that we even guessed, while viewing the pictures, that you might been basically from that village. Wish you all the success in your endeavours! Namaste!

Tim		07-Feb-2005 09:58
Fantastic gallery. I love the last Tree Life one. Wow.

Guest		04-Jan-2005 05:07
A+

Graham sIMPSON		13-Dec-2004 23:23
Just popped in while surfing. Great images and a wonderful spiritual feel about them to, keep it up. I would like to think I could possibly go there some day.aaaaaaaaahh dreams!

Paul Amstutz		30-Nov-2004 23:17
Lovely photos Matt! I led the Global Routes Nepal project in 1996 to Manang, then led treks for a few years... I certainly miss the annual pilgrimage to the Himalaya, but now I'm both a father and a homeowner. What was your service project in 2003? Is GR continuing its trips, considering the ups and downs of the Maoist situation? Thanks for the quick little "trip" to Nepal!

Guest		19-May-2004 17:03
Thank you so much for this wonderful trip to Nepal. I have enjoyed your pix extraordinarily. There are shots of outstanding beauty and quality. You are a first rate artist with exceptional sensibility and technique. I am so sorry of not having enough English's command to pay due tribute to your extraordinary work, but I am genuinely impacted for it. Pablo Moran

Matt Reichel		21-Apr-2004 19:40
All of the photos above were taken with film (speed 200-400) and than put on a high-resolution CD.

Guest		21-Apr-2004 15:20
Are all these shot on film and then scanned?

Guest		30-Jan-2004 02:58
Matt, great stuff. You really captured the spirit of Nepal through its many faces. Love you work. You have a great talent as a photographer: ability to develop intimate relationship/trust with your subjects. Thanks.

Rohan		10-Jan-2004 16:14
These photos really bring me back. I lived in nepal for 5 years as a kid. Im only 16 now. I miss the place so much and have to go back. Wonderful.

sandie (french)		27-Nov-2003 21:21
I LOVE SO MUCH YOUR PICTURES. I LIKE SO MUCH THE FEELING THAT THEY BRING, THEY REMEMBER ME MY TIME THERE TOO. BYE. KEEP ON TAKING PICTURES.

Matt Reichel		24-Nov-2003 00:42
All of these shots were taken with a Canon EOS Rebel 2000 35mm with a Canon 28-200 mm lens. Thanks for the comments.

Guest		20-Nov-2003 08:20
Those are really nice pictures. I have to say that I really like Nepal. I fell in love with Bakthapur. Very good job. What camra are you using? Claude

Guest		24-Oct-2003 03:43
Terrific gallery with many great faces and sights. Congrats!

Danny Cambr�		19-Oct-2003 17:10
I can only agree with all previous comments, excellent gallery. You've got a great way of photographing people, you really show their warmth and joy, in offen hard conditions. Danny

Angel Gonzalez Molero		12-Oct-2003 08:28
Really excellent gallery. You have catch the essence of people and atmosphere Congratulations

Guest		05-Oct-2003 01:47
Hi Matt Wonderful capture of the people and scenery of Nepal. Your rapport with your subjects shows as well. Wonderful colours and beautiful smiles. Thanks for your comments on my "singapore" pics as well. :)

Guest		02-Oct-2003 01:54
Absolutely magnificent, don't see colors like that very often. Please feel free to visit our gallery or website www.bramare.com with images from our recent vacation in Italy.

Lisa		29-Sep-2003 01:18
matt....ur pictures are amazing!!! i've been showing them to everyone, you're really a phenomonal photographer, i'm very impressed!!! i miss everything so much!!!

Doug J		27-Sep-2003 22:50
Great photo portrayal of the country, its people and providing a glimpse of the lifestyle. I enjoyed the gallery very much, thanks for posting it. Doug

Eli Finkelstein		22-Sep-2003 01:57
Ive never been to Nepal, but after seeing your images, I feel like I know the place! Great photojournalism. Best regards, Eli

Brian Lai		13-Sep-2003 14:24
Matt,i like your works very much and they also bring me back to Nepal again, thanks. Last year, i stayed in Nepal for two and a half months, trekked to Langtang,Annapurna and Everest B.C.. I always think those who had been to the Himalayas will go back again and again. Glad that we have memories in the same wonderful place. Brian

sigurd		05-Sep-2003 16:30
hey mattji, i never take enough pics to share with family and friends so this is great; i just gave them your website and let them enjoy it. sometimes i wondered how you could lug that camera our whole trip but now i see the fruits - thanks!

Matt Reichel		03-Sep-2003 02:25
Tapaainharu mero ekdam raamro saathi hunuhunchha! Ma London aunchhu? Taahaa chaina tara yadi janchhu ma tapaain bhanchhu holaa. Dhanyabaad saathiharu! Tapaainharu derai raamro manche hunuhunchha. Ma Siruwari Balami Gau maayaa garchha ra malaai Nepal ekdam man parchha! Ma tapaainharu hernu ra bhetna jaanu chahinchhu! Shaanti -Mattji

Tex		02-Sep-2003 19:19
thanx for putting up the pictures matt. its really helpful since i didnt take that many on the trip to have all the great ones that you took to show people. your shots of laxmi and parmila as well as the pashupati sadhus and the himalayas are fantastic. danyabad, mero sati. tapaiko photos ecdaam manparch ra tapai raamro manji chaa. Namaste. p.s. London aunchaa?

Georgia Roessler		02-Sep-2003 02:29
Your portraits of the Nepalese people are absolutely amazing! You see right through to their souls. What a wonderful gallery!

Amy		30-Aug-2003 17:49
Matt. I absolutely love your pictures. That is all. You are wonderful. >Amy

Guest		27-Aug-2003 12:08
Beautiful images Matt! I spent some time in Nepal a few years back and wish I'd had a camera with me.....seeing your shots is the next best thing...

Guest		26-Aug-2003 16:53
Hello Matt, thank you for posting these images, I always enjoy seeing travel images. I especially like the bearded kadhu (what is Kadhu by the way?) Thank you also for your kind words on my gallery, I will come back here in the future -Adi- Pbase.com/uno

Rory		23-Aug-2003 20:04
hey matt, your pictures are amazing. thank you so much for posting them. that's really all i have to say is thank you thank you thank you. rory

EHusky		22-Aug-2003 23:49
i always wonder about nepal...you certainly captured it well!

Guest		22-Aug-2003 20:01
I want say "Thank you" for sharing your pictures and allowing us to see the beauty of people through your eyes. Keep up the great job.. Anup Thomas

Guest		22-Aug-2003 18:54
Spectacular photos. You have a good eye. Nice colors and composition, but most of all, interesting subjects.

bygaspo		22-Aug-2003 14:23
Matt great gallery a nice mixture of people and places. Hope you don't mind me plugging my Nepal pictures here :-) Regards Bygaspohttp://www.pbase.com/bygaspo/nepal

Guest		22-Aug-2003 01:50
Thank you for you kind comments on my pictures. I'm really enjoy all your gallerys. Thank you for sharing!

Sarah		21-Aug-2003 20:20
Matt--Thank you so much for putting up these pictures for all of us. They are absolutely fabulous and were obviusly taken with love and care I love the picture of Junu and a emembr he day you took that picure, and ever after were considered in my family's "mango count" as a person who they knew enough to ut aside amango for. I had so much fun with ya. Maybe I'll go to China next year after all. Dhanyabhad, Sarah Kramer

Wendy O		21-Aug-2003 14:31
Great gallery, wonderful portraits of beautiful people. Makes me want to visit!

Dui		21-Aug-2003 11:25
Matt! Those photos really make me remember all our family members! I miss Santa and our family so much. I miss the Dahl Baht and corn. I miss our hard "beds" and everything else. Your photos really bring me back to Nepal.

Guest		21-Aug-2003 05:38
Nice work Matt, thanks for leading me to your gallery...your images brought back many memories for me.

JEFF V.		21-Aug-2003 01:41
As Paul previously touched on, your fine photos go far in conveying the beauty of this nation and it`s hardy people ! Jeff Veinot.

Guest		21-Aug-2003 01:20
Wonderful portraits. I have never been to Nepal but have always heard of the warmth and friendliness of the people there. Your portraits capture that warmth and friendliness!

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