Prayer Beast
Source: https://oia.osu.edu/2017-international-photography-exhibition/prayer-beast Parent: https://oia.osu.edu/2017-international-photography-exhibition
Location: Boudhanath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal – August, 2017\ Photographer: Steven Kenworthy\ Home Country: United States\ University Affiliation: Graduate Student\ Category: People\ Award: Honorable Mention
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In the artist’s own words: “When I first saw this elderly monk, I felt that maybe it would feel cheap or patronizing to photograph him while praying. After doing a second lap around the temple, I thought to myself - this is a core piece of their culture and it deserves to be shared. This man’s faith is his whole life and that’s powerful I think no matter what lens you choose to see it through.”