Himalayan Trails is an essay on everyday life in Nepal, featuring scenes that range from the streets of Kathmandu to the mountains of the Himalayas, in the Khumbu region and Sagarmatha National Park.

The narrative and composition are based on a careful use of color —which could not be otherwise, as the vividness of color is present in all aspects of Nepali life, from architecture to food— while maintaining attention to everyday life and its documentary value.

The work also holds —unfortunately, it must be said— a certain historical interest, as it documents places that were profoundly affected by the earthquake that struck Nepal in April 2015.

The images that make up Himalayan Trails were taken in 2014. Their selection was curated by photographers Pepo Alcalá —who also wrote the book’s introduction— and Paul Trevor.

A Canon D650 camera was used, along with various lenses covering a focal range of 24 to 200 mm.

This combination made it possible to capture both wide scenes, encompassing landscapes and general contexts, and closer, more precise details, which are essential to reflect the visual diversity that characterizes the essay.

Himalayan Trails was published in September 2015 by Uno Editorial.

The book consists of 52 pages and measures 21 × 30 cm.

The introductory text is in Spanish and English.

There are many stories, situations, and encounters behind the photographs in Himalayan Trails.

Here you will find curiosities and information about the people and places depicted in the work, helping you to better understand and appreciate the context in which the book’s visual narrative unfolds.