21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Honey Hunter
Netrabadur Khorkha, a lifelong honey hunter, seemingly engages in a dialogue with a bee. The traditional Nepali industry of collecting wild Himalayan honey is risky, but highly valued—the honey of giant Himalayan bee is not only medicinal, but psychedelic as well, and often used in spiritual healing rituals.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 05.2022 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2023 |
Photo Location: | Dolakha, Nepal |
Camera: | Canon EOS 6D |
Copyright: | © Mark Levitin |
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