To Tibet I Will Go

[StoneNYC]

Just be safe, I've seen documentaries about photo restrictions by the government who want to hide the atrocities happening there.

[Leszek Vogt]

Hugo, are you sure you have enough film with you ? I just compared some prices and it looks little wacky (in my analysis). A flight to Beijing from US will roughly cost as much as Beijing to Lhasa, except the ladder is about 1/3 the distance. Anyway, have a good trip -- thinking about going to China next year.

Les

[Richard Johnson]

I don't think you need more than one lens or camera - simple and light is best - but if I were taking a second camera then it would be a cheap Instax for gift prints.

[Jim Galli]

Hugo, don't be a wandering soul.

[sun of sand]

you can't get a wider lens in it really
I tried a tiny 158 cooke but couldn't do it
maybe you could focus to around 10-15ft? I don't remember



They're cumbersome already
I've never used a monopod but I wonder if a simple chain held under your feet would be easier to carry

[NancyP]

See your doctor before going - you might benefit from prophylaxis.
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbo...titude-illness

[joselsgil]

Hugo,

No color film?

[Matt Stage]

Take lots of high SPF Sunscreen -- too easy to get your skin fried in the bright sun and thin air ditto for a wide brimmed hat
Take lots of warmest clothes you can manage -- hot in day but bitter cold at night
Don't miss going to a Sky Funeral (better not to research it too much before hand -- Just go!)
Enjoy the yak butter tea and fresh fruits, roasted yak too
Don't bother buying snow leopard pelts -- they won't let you take them out of the country

[Tri Tran]

Take lots of high SPF Sunscreen -- too easy to get your skin fried in the bright sun and thin air ditto for a wide brimmed hat
Take lots of warmest clothes you can manage -- hot in day but bitter cold at night
Don't miss going to a Sky Funeral (better not to research it too much before hand -- Just go!)
Enjoy the yak butter tea and fresh fruits, roasted yak too
Don't bother buying snow leopard pelts -- they won't let you take them out of the country

Don't worry for Hugo Matt. As of last bing I know he's till moving. 200 4x5 frames so far and I also look forward to see those neg when he come back. Good job Hugo.

[jbenedict]

I would just suggest to be very aware of government restrictions on your travel and photographic subjects. Tibet has been/is/will be a hot spot for political intrigue for years to come.

I would try and sneak in a few sheets of some sort of color film in the mix. Maybe 20 sheets of Ektar or Portra 400. The pictures I have seen in National Geographic et. al. had many brilliant colors and that would be great to capture.