21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Stairway to serenity

During my recent visit to the Hemis monastery in Ladakh region of Northern India. One of the largest monastery in the Ladakh region which was established in 16th century. I was taking a walk in the monastery compound when I saw a group of young monks coming down a metal stairway. The group was followed by a lone monk, I quickly composed, included the monastery architecture and the shadows of the staircase and completed the photo.

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Date Taken: 10.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Leh region, India
Camera: X-E3
Copyright: © Sudeep Lal