“Cacheños” consists of portraits made in studio about the people that contribute to the conformation of the collective imaginary of Cachi, municipality of approximately 7000 inhabitants, located on the 2230 meters of height in the Calchaquíes Valleys of the province of Salta, in the Argentine northwest.
Author: nicolas
Señalada

In the highest mountain range of los Andes in Cachi, the Tolaba family still preserve their ranch, cattle and traditions. After eight hours ascending through the mountains, with donkeys transporting provisions, we arrived at the house of Don Justo and Doña Mercedes, with the imposing snowfalls as provincial witnesses of a way of life that […]
Iran

Since childhood, the Middle East awakened an immense curiosity in me. First, from literature and film. Novels, stories, history and travel logs made me plunge into distant lands. Later, photography. The obvious need to be a witness and capture realities, to be involved in the everyday, always stopping in the human factor. Middle East is […]
Andean Condor Conservation Project

Thanks to the work and effort of the Andean Condor Conservation Project, hundreds of the world’s largest flying bird were reinserted into their respective habitats, after being assisted and cured. The project always emphasizes the importance of its two wings: scientific and spiritual. The condor is a scavenger and due to its diet, toxic baits […]
Himachal Pradesh

Surrounded by the Himalayas, in the North of India, is the state of Himachal Pradesh, one of the least populated of the country. Far from the chaos of large urban centers, life in the mountains of Himachal Pradesh is synonymous of nature and calm, rural life and breathtaking landscapes.
Diwali

Diwali (or Deepavali) is the most important holiday in India. Although it is a Hindu festival, Diwali is celebrated throughout India by members of different religions such as Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism. The five-day festival honors the Indian goddess of wealth, Lakshmi who provides prosperity and abundance. In other regions, like Bengal, the Diwali is […]
Sijs

Sikhism is a religion that promotes the removal of the unjust caste system and also selfless service, contributing to society and always being prepared to protect the weakest and seek equity for all. In every temple visitors of any creed are welcome and are offered free lunch and even lodging.
Sadhus

“In search of enlightenment” The Sadhus are a Hindu ascetic and follow the path of austerity and penance to achieve enlightenment in their way. They dedicate their existence to meditation, renouncing all material bond and in this way to avoid the cycle of reincarnation and to accede to the desired Nirvana. A Sadhu never stays […]
Kurdistan

Between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, on the heights of the Anatolian and the Zagros mountains, lies the Kurdish people, the most important ethnic minority in the East without its own state. After the First World War, the Western powers divided the Middle East at their convenience and the Kurdish people, always present in the […]