Butcher with yak meat in Nyalam, Tibet 29th January 2007

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ROB:

Sure, I believe you. As always another amazing scene here.

January 30th, 2007 at 03:25

CameraCanon EOS 5D
Focal Length50 mm
Aperturef/5.0
Exposure1/200 sec
ISO100
Date Taken15 Apr 2006, 04:13

The story behind "Butcher with yak meat in Nyalam, Tibet"

On one of the few side streets (Nyalam is not much more than a main street), I found this man, selling freshly cut yak meat, the knife still on the meat for future clients who might want a piece.

Less a violation of our health codes as it might seem, as it freezes most of the days here on the Tibetan plateau, and the strong uv light will kill most germs that brave the cold…

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