Definitely Nomadic

In mid-June 2025, Djarga traveled to America for the first time since 2009.  Driving outside of Colorado Springs, there were some houses in the trees and cliffs, and he asked, “What do these people do?  They don’t seem to have any fields?  Do they raise animals?”  I said, “They drive into the city to work … Continue reading What is a life? Thoughts on Tsowa

It’s been a long break from writing.  Since then, we’ve had quite a time.  I tried to write in 2023, but found myself still too angry to write reasonably.  Now, things are improving and I see light again, so here is an update.   In late 2021, Chinese car tourists started showing up and camping … Continue reading Pandemic Recovery Finally

When I got home from a US trip in late 2023, Tashi told me that he had refused lodge entry (for coffee and a photo shoot) to Tenzin (丁真), who is the biggest Wanghong (internet influencer) of all of Kham and, you could say, Tibet, and indeed propelled Kham to fame in China in 2020. … Continue reading Deinfluencing (from late 2023)

2-4 day alternative photography workshop June 16-17, June 19-20 During this alternative photography workshop you’ll discover the joy of slowing down, observing your environment, and how to make amazing sun prints using one of the first photography techniques invented, cyanotype – also known as the blueprint. We take the time to collect plants and flowers … Continue reading Cyanotype Workshop