Profile Spotlight: Samir Jung Thapa

[Profile Spotlights]

One Day on Earth is proud to showcase the photography of Samir Jung Thapa.

Who are you and what is your profession?
Name : Samir Jung Thapa
Age : 29 (16th April 1981)
Country of residence : Nepal
Nationality : Nepali
Profession : Travel Photographer
Organization : yeti travels pvt. ltd.

Can you tell us a little about your background and upbringing?
I received my advanced diploma in media studies from WLC campus Bangalore, India.

During college I was always outgoing and loved traveling, I always believed in
capturing moments which struck my eye during my adventures. So here I am
continuing my belief and doing things that I like to do, which is nothing
else than photography. I believe traveling is the key to my mind and helps
me to learn more about life.

What inspired you to be a photographer?
My adventuring, I've always loved observing... I believe in taking pictures of things that
everyone dreams of.

Who are your heroes?
God... if they existed

What do you feel you want to shoot on 10.10.10?
Festival or if i am in the mountains time lapse of Everest during sunrise
and sunset.

Why is this important to you?
Festival for its unique story... This was the day in the Hindu calendar that the
demons were killed.

Time lapse on Everest will suit the documentary to start the day with. Everest stands at the highest elevation above sea level.