Known as the Land of the Thunder Dragon, Bhutan has survived in isolation for more than a thousand years. As this enlightened Buddhist kingdom greets the 21st century, its greatest challenge is to preserve its soul. In episode ten, Art Wolfe finds a photographer’s nirvana of mountainside monasteries, sacred festivals and chanting monks in an environmentally and spiritually progressive nation. Explore this episode »
Ever wondered what it would be like to travel the world with a renowned photographer? In episode eleven, take a behind-the scenes peek and go along on one of Art Wolfe’s adventures. Meet the small, intrepid crew as they venture through the remote Kingdom of Bhutan and Nepal’s lowland wilderness. Follow along on their perilous drive over a high mountain pass; track unpredictable sloth bears; and keep pace with Art at a frenetic Buddhist festival. It is all in a day’s work as the crew works to capture Art’s quest for the perfect shots. Explore this episode »
Known for its arid steppes, skilled nomadic horsemen and Genghis Khan, a visit to Mongolia feels like a trip back in time. At the annual Naadam Festival, contestants vie to be the victor in the centuries-old pursuits of wrestling, archery and horse-racing. In episode twelve, Art Wolfe pursues prehistoric wild horses as they roam the steppe, rides in the mountains with a Kazakh tribesman who hunts with golden eagles and catches up with nomadic reindeer herders at their summer camp near the Siberian border. Explore this episode »
Iceland is a land of geysers, glaciers, volcanoes and rough hewn coastlines. Nowhere else on Earth do the four elements collide in such dramatic fashion as in Iceland. Art captures dramatic expressions of the planet’s geomorphology using composition, pattern and light to create a striking portrait of a volatile and dynamic landscape. Explore this episode »
