This infrared black-and-white photograph captures a traditional gateway structure in Samdo, Nepal, during a trek around the majestic Manaslu mountain. The chorten (Buddhist stupa-like structure) features the iconic Buddha eyes, symbolizing wisdom and omnipresence, gazing outward. The snow-covered peaks of the Himalayas dominate the background, their sharp contrasts emphasized by the infrared conversion. The stone-built houses and fluttering prayer flags enhance the serene and spiritual atmosphere of the scene.