One of my greatest passions as a photographer is chasing the Milky Way. It’s a pursuit that demands patience, endurance, and faith in the unknown. Each journey begins with uncertainty—late nights, cold winds, and hours of waiting in darkness, never quite sure where or when the Milky Way will reveal itself.

I still remember one summer night at Mammoth Lakes. While everyone else at camp slept peacefully, I lay awake, restless with anticipation. Unable to resist, I grabbed my camera and drove to Mono Lake. There, beneath the vast silence of the night, I waited—alone—for hours.

Then, at 12:30 a.m., the heavens opened. The Milky Way stretched across the sky like a shimmering river of light. In that moment, time disappeared. Standing beneath billions of stars, I felt both humbled and alive. Capturing that scene through my lens wasn’t just about photography—it was about perseverance, solitude, and the quiet triumph of following my passion, no matter how long the night may be.

Limited Edition 1/20
Size: 24x30”
Printed on Canson Baryta

Signed by Artist: ________________
Jay Tamang
tamangphotography.com
www.nepalfreed.com
tamangphotography@gmail.com

In the summer of 2020, a spectacular natural event unfolded in the Bay Area - a series of lightning strikes lit up the sky. Eager to capture the power of nature, I armed myself with a camera and set out to photograph the lightning show above the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. Despite my best efforts, I was unable to capture the electrifying bolts on camera. Undeterred, I planned to try again the following Sunday night, from 9 PM to midnight. Filled with determination, I joined a group of spectators at Marin Headlands, unaware of the awe-inspiring spectacle that awaited us. As the night wore on, the sky remained dark, devoid of the promised lightning. Hours passed, testing my patience, but a glimmer of hope persisted. Despite doubts creeping in, I clung to the possibility that my efforts wouldn't be in vain. Just as despair threatened to take over, a glimmer of light broke through the darkness.

The next morning, around 3 AM, I returned to the Headlands, but there were no signs of lightning, only clouds hanging in the sky. The hours ticked by, and around five in the morning, a bolt of lightning illuminated the sky, casting an ethereal glow over the majestic bridge. However, it was so bright that I missed capturing that bold lightning, leaving me feeling disheartened and wondering if there would be another opportunity. 

In that fleeting moment, time seemed to stand still as I hastily adjusted my camera settings, refusing to let this chance slip away. With shaky hands, I pressed the shutter button, capturing the raw power and beauty of nature in a single frame. As the thunderous echoes faded into the night, a surge of emotion washed over me. It was more than just a photograph; it was a testament to perseverance, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of the human soul. In that instant, amid the chaos of the storm, I found solace and beauty. This moment would be forever etched into my memory, a reminder that even in the darkest of times, light is waiting to be found.

Limited Edition 4/50
Size: 26x20”
Printed on Canson Baryta
Signed by Artist: ________________
Jay Tamang
tamangphotography.com
www.nepalfreed.com
tamangphotography@gmail.com

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