Pete McBride (Shivling Peak)

Photo by Pete McBride: The Milky Way shines brightly above Shivling Peak (21,329 ft) which sits in the Gangotri Group of peaks in the western Garhwal Himalaya, near the snout of the Gangotri Glacier. It lies in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, 6 kilometres (4 mi) south of the Hindu holy site of Gaumukh (the source of the Bhagirathi River). Its name refers to its status as a sacred symbol of the God - Lord Shiva's Shiva Linga. It was called "Matterhorn Peak" by early European visitors because of its similarity in appearance to that Alpine peak. Photo taken from the Tapovan meadow, a popular pilgrimage site due to its inspiring view of the mountain.

By purchasing this print, you are helping provide relief to Sherpa families in crisis, as well as long-term support that transcends tragedy. One-hundred percent of Sherpa Photo Fund profits go to the Sherpa community via the nonprofit Alex Lowe Charitable Foundation, which has been working with Sherpa climbers in the Khumbu since 2003. For more information about the foundation and how the funds will be used, click here.

Photo size is 6 x 6 inches. All images are printed by The Icon, Los Angeles, using the highest quality archival components: pigment inks on coated Hahnemühle Fine Art Pearl paper. They are signed by the artist. Please allow about three weeks for delivery. International orders allow four weeks for delivery.

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