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Faces of Nubra

A moment of connection in the Hunder dunes. This portrait captures the weathered face of a camel handler in traditional Ladakhi dress alongside one of his charges. The bond between man and Bactrian camel is essential for navigating this high-altitude desert, a partnership that has sustained life along this former trade route for generations.

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Uploaded on February 4, 2026
Taken on July 25, 2025