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Years ago, we first laid our eyes on the stunning photographs that Jimmy Nelson published in his book "Before They Pass Away" that gave us a look at over 30 vanishing native tribes from all around the globe. From Mongolian to Indian tribes, Jimmy spent weeks with each group to learn their culture, capture it from his point of view and collect interesting facts.

In 2018, Nelson published his second major project titled "Homage to Humanity." He visited 34 isolated tribes in five continents, revisiting some from his previous journey. While his first book was a collection of pictures, this time the photographer decided to expand and added travel journals, maps, local facts, and personal interviews, shifting the focus of his story from the objects he captures to the journey itself.

"When I was 17, I started a journey, and it's still the journey that I'm on today," Nelson said. "It's about reconnecting and finding myself. I've dressed it and disguised it with photography and tribes and indigenous cultures, but ultimately it's a very personal journey of wanting to feel and survive and be alive."

In his work, Jimmy explores the idea of reconnecting to our roots and our humanity, and he believes that indigenous people play an important role in our perception of ourselves as human beings. That's why he's inviting everyone to join the global discussion on cultural identity. The more you know about the world around you, the easier it is to accept and appreciate it. In a couple of weeks, Jimmy Nelson is planning to release a movie featuring 1500 photographs, "all stitched together into one amazing journey across the cradle of human culture."

More info: jimmynelson.com

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Hakamou'i, Ua Pou, Marguesas Islands, French Polynesia

Hakamou'i, Ua Pou, Marguesas Islands, French Polynesia

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Yang Shuo Cormorants, China

Yang Shuo Cormorants, China

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Enuya
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It looks like scene from some kind of myth or legend. Gloomy river and its guards, peaceful but fierce - if necessary. I love these lanterns - they gives such small amount of light and still it is impressive (I love that most colours here are greyish, that is beautiful). Amazing photo.

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Perak Women, Thikse Monastery, Ladakh, India

Perak Women, Thikse Monastery, Ladakh, India

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want to know whats behind them...are they snow/ice huts? or sculptures? and what are they used for? hopefully google can help me out.

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Vaioa River, Atuona, Hiva Oa, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia

Vaioa River, Atuona, Hiva Oa, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia

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Khoyor Tolgoi Hill, Altan Tsogts County Bayan Ulgii Provence, Mongolia

Khoyor Tolgoi Hill, Altan Tsogts County Bayan Ulgii Provence, Mongolia

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are these the Mongolian eagle or falcon guys recently featured on Nova or Nature on PBS?

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Huli Wigmen, Ambua Falls, Tari Valley, Papua New Guinea

Huli Wigmen, Ambua Falls, Tari Valley, Papua New Guinea

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Ni Vanuatu Men Rah Lava Island, Torba Province Vanuatu Islands

Ni Vanuatu Men Rah Lava Island, Torba Province Vanuatu Islands

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Tarangire, Rift Escarpment, Tanzania

Tarangire, Rift Escarpment, Tanzania

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such bright colours! They contrast with the rest of the photo in a very beautiful way. I like this landscape in the background and how it looks so empty on the right side and everything on the left. Somehow this makes this photo looks even more balanced and beutiful.

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Ndoto Mountain Range, Kenya

Ndoto Mountain Range, Kenya

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Angge Village, Upper Mustang Nepal

Angge Village, Upper Mustang Nepal

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dream world. Just gorgeous. I wish I could see this is person but I know that it's a super long journey that is beyond my scope. I think That's why I appreciate this photo series so much...

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Te Aroha Mikaka & Sky Bay Of Islands, Haruru Falls, North Island, New Zealand

Te Aroha Mikaka & Sky Bay Of Islands, Haruru Falls, North Island, New Zealand

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Likekaipia Tribe Ponowi Village, Jalibu Mountains, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea

Likekaipia Tribe Ponowi Village, Jalibu Mountains, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea

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Miao Village, Liu Pan Shui, Gui Zhou, China

Miao Village, Liu Pan Shui, Gui Zhou, China

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Paro Pass, Bhutan

Paro Pass, Bhutan

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Bidyut Maitra
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is not paro pass. This is chele la pass situated in the paro-bonday-haa highway.

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Mount Bosavi Waterfall, Papua New Guinea

Mount Bosavi Waterfall, Papua New Guinea

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Korcho Village, Omo Valley, Ethiopia

Korcho Village, Omo Valley, Ethiopia

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Lake Argentino / Cerro Christal On Horizon Patagonia, Argentina

Lake Argentino / Cerro Christal On Horizon Patagonia, Argentina

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