During a home stay in the most northern part of India between Nepal and Bhutan, I had the pleasure of meeting this Nepali man. He spoke no English and very little Hindi, but the family I stayed with helped translate for me. His bed was in the corner of the kitchen, and his only possessions were a few articles of clothing and a blanket. I was having lunch in the kitchen when I noticed how the window light on his face was perfect for a black and white portrait. I asked to take his photo and he agreed without hesitation. Although I was shooting with film and couldn’t review the shot as with digital, I knew I had a compelling portrait of a very dignified man.

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