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Tibetans call these multi-colored flags "wing horses." They are hung to protect travelers crossing through the often-treacherous mountain passes.

Serxul, Qinghai, China

Author: Michael Yamashita

©Michael Yamashita

Photo size: 24.4 Mpixels (69.8 MB uncompressed) - 6048x4032 pixels (20.2x13.4 in / 51.2x34.1 cm at 300 ppi)

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The white canvas tents provided by the Chinese government are increasingly preferred to the traditional black yak-hair tents ...

Tibetans call these multi-colored flags "wing horses." They are hung to protect travelers crossing through the often-treacher...

The dri (female yaks) still need milking, despite an early snow, and the job falls to the woman of the tent.