Escaped into the hills in November of 2020. Walking from Boudha into Helambu and eventually over Laurebina Pass to arrive in Gosaikunda. It was freezing. Overcast with a blustery winds at the lake with welcoming warm tea at every stop. Walking down from the pass […]
How to fit a collection of images from 2012 to the present in one post? Well, it’s not the most skillful idea but I couldn’t resist and if you don’t mind scrolling then this may be for you. If not, narrative focused edits are on […]
There’s a beautiful place in the hills of Helambu, Nepal called Melamchighyang, a valley also known as Yolmo. Trekkers pass through this valley going to or coming from Langtang and unbeknownst to many this hidden land is a sacred pilgrimage spot for Tibetan Buddhists. These […]
Quick trip to Pokhara for a break from the dusty Kathmandu.
A week long pilgrimage into the budding spring forest of rhododendrons and sacred caves. Yolmo is a magical place indeed especially when you get caught in a blizzard. We started in melamchi gang where we spent three nights with a Tibetan family sitting in the […]
This is the land that I was born and raised on. A place made of forest forts, fishing on the lakes and eating mud pies. I am ever grateful to have had such a lovely piece of land to be part of my development as […]
Spent a week at Esalen attending a workshop with Sally Kempton on Kudalini and meditation. Fiery! An amazing place on the pacific coast south of Big Sur. Highly recommended.
Mellow weekend in Yosemite. With a healing ankle it’s ok to have camp coffee mornings followed by chilling in the meadow and the Merced River.
A winding trail hugs the hillside high above McLeod Gan. The trail to Triund is a beautiful hike through rolling green hills enveloped in fog that is constantly moving through the magical forest of rhododendrons. Shooting for ExOfficio along the way.
To see slideshow click on an image. It’s been seven years since I was last here. How did I forget that such a magical place?
I went searching for one particular waterfall in rural Oregon and ended up on an adjacent valley driving down dirt roads through eerie clear cut forests. I was so taken back and inspired by the barren landscape I decided to shoot it. I […]
Emily Polar 