Photo Of The Day – Gangtey Monastery, Phobjika Valley, Bhutan

Gangtey Monastery, Bhutan

Title: Gangtey Monastery, Phobjika Valley, Bhutan

Location: Phobjika Valley, Bhutan, Asia

Description: Sitting at nearly 10,000′, Gangtey Monastery is a buddhist monastery built some 300+ years ago. Classic Bhutanese architecture and traditional buddhist monks make the area feel timeless.


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Camera: Canon 7D Mark II
Lens: Canon 28-300mm L
ISO: 250
Focal Length: 28mm
Aperture: f/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/250
Altitude: 9962”

Photograph Copyright 2013 Peter West Carey. Image Available For Commercial Licensing (email).

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