His inspiring images -- more than 300 in full color -- vividly bring to life Asia's revered topography, from the soaring Himalayas to the sacred valleys below, an area that is understandably filled with creation myths and legends. Here are India's Ganges River, revered as the holiest place on earth for Hindus, and rare views of Anghor Wat in the Cambodian jungle, a focus of Buddhist pilgrimages and the largest religious building in the world. His portraits of people are equally compelling, ranging from simply clad ascetics engaged in ancient rites of devotion to gorgeously costumed dancers performing at the same sites as their ancestors.
The compelling narratives that accompany these haunting photographs