Leh, LADAKH.
End of the road. Our world can resemble a blanket woven with love and warmth, yet sometimes, it feels to have grown harsh, cold and...
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JACOB VINCENT BALL
IMAGES FROM THE ROAD
In an era of rapid change, documenting our ways of life is as crucial as it is fascinating, and with this, these images have become a means of detailing the intangible: emotions, stories, and intricate details that are vulnerable to the passage of time.
Leh, LADAKH.
The incredible detail and beauty of traditional Tibetan dress, proudly worn in the Himalayan town of Leh. Yet, beyond the aesthetic...
Cairo, EGYPT.
In the heart of Cairo, the ornate domes of the Muhammad Ali Mosque stand tall, a resplendent marvel of Ottoman architecture. Its elegant...
Hemis Monastery, LADAKH.
As the beating of drums and bellow of horns fill the air, the courtyard of the Hemis Monastery comes alive with a mesmerising display of...
Hemis, LADAKH.
There are very few places that teach us undiluted lessons in humanity and humility, such as on the road. It humbles us by exposing the...
Thiksey Monastery, LADAKH
As the sun begins its mesmerising descent behind the Himalayan peaks, a breathtaking spectacle unfolds at the Thiskey Monastery. The...
Cairo, EGYPT.
From the gates of the Citadel, a formidable sandstorm sweeps in from the western expanse, casting an impenetrable orange shroud across...
Giza Pyramids, CAIRO.
With chain around muzzle and whip to belly, two men strike and pull at a horse in anger. In an entanglement of straps, chain and rope it...
Hemis Monastery, LADAKH
As night embraces the Himalayan sanctuary, a monk seeks solace within the confines of his simple chamber, resting upon a mat of reed and...
Hemis Monastery, LADAKH
Since the 1630s, the monastery has been the hallowed grounds for an annual tradition spanning two centuries. During this remarkable...
Thiksey Monastery, LADAKH.
At an altitude of 4000mtrs, undiluted light burns across the courtyard at sunrise, re-warming the blood of the Monestaries' residence,...
Cairo, EGYPT.
It's 9am in the massive halls of the Rifa'i Mosque, and it's strangely empty. There are no calls to prayer, worshipers, tourists and,...
Leh, LADAKH.
Upon the arrival of a revered Dalai reincarnation, the scene unfolds with a spectacular burst of colours emanating from intricate...
Pyramids of Giza, EGYPT.
Children fly kites and laugh from rooftops in simplistic joy as the irresistible aroma of coffee, warm and cupped in one's hand, enhances...
Luxor, EGYPT.
The Karnak Temple complex dedicated to Amun, Mut and Khonsu is the largest religious building ever constructed. Known as Ipet-isu or...
Thiksey Village, LADAKH.
Fallen leaves dance along the quaint footpaths that weave between humble homes and blossoming fields while the sun flickers through...
Aswan, EGYPT.
The ancient Egyptians possessed an unwavering reverence for the divine, with their belief system being infused within every aspect of...
Aswan, EGYPT.
Nestled within the alleyways of Aswan, the ancient souks (markets) beckon with an irresistible charm and intensity – a treasure trove for...
Cairo, EGYPT.
Within the sacred confines of the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, a natural spectacle unfolds as light pours through the stained windows during...
Thiksey, LADAKH.
At first light, horns bellow from the rooftop of Thiskey Monastery, announcing the arrival of a new day. #india #ladakh #tibet #himalayas...
Cairo, EGYPT.
In this juxtaposition of youthful exuberance and ancient architecture, the Al Azhar mosque is a harmonious convergence of the past and...
Hemis, LADAKH.
In the heart of these mountains, devotion finds expression in the spinning of a giant prayer wheel. Worshippers' hearts entwined with...
Leh, LADAKH.
A monk makes his way down the rocky scree from the Tsemo Maitreya Temple, perched high above the township of Leh. "Little Tibet" is what...
Cairo, EGYPT.
A worshiper at the elaborate tomb of Sultan Hussein Kamel of Egypt (1853–1917), located in the Rifa'i Mosque. Amidst the grandeur, he...
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