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In my journeys around the globe–from Antarctica to Zimbabwe–I have been fortunate to write about, photograph, and play music on all seven continents. When postcards were available in these lands, they rarely conveyed my experience of that place. So I have created archival memories to share as "Postcards From Afar" with my photographic images, infused with my words, or relevant quotes. 


These Postcards are available individually, in sets– such as "Islands" and "Portraits"–or as a complete digital collection of postcards from afar.


metal planographic images

8.5" x 5.5", limited-editions of 25.

ALL PHOTOGRAPHS ON THIS PAGE © IRIS BROOKS.

 

POSTCARDS FROM AFAR

Iris Brooks

FROM THE HIMALAYAN SERIES

RED-MASKED DANCER                                                                                                   © IRIS BROOKS

MONK’S VIEW                                          © IRIS BROOKS

Searching for a magic kingdom? Step back in time to a country where an 8th century leader flew on the back of a tiger to rid the land of evil spirits. Bhutan–a peaceful place in Asia, only open to tourists since 1974–is located between India and China. Wearing shoes first became fashionable in the 1960’s. Prayer flags dot the landscape (even bridges and water pipes) and the only traffic light was removed after locals declared it ugly. “Business monks” carry briefcases, “talking postage stamps” play the national anthem on LP records, and it’s the last country in the world to introduce television.


These photographs of musicians, dancers, and festival-viewers were taken during a Buddhist festival in this magical land where the national costume is required dress, smoking tobacco is taboo, and the king speaks of Gross National Happiness for all the citizens.

MUSICIANS FROM BHUTAN                                                                                             © IRIS BROOKS

CELESTIAL MUSICIANS                                                                                                      © IRIS BROOKS

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COBALT                                                                                                                             © IRIS BROOKS

INCISED                                                                      © IRIS BROOKS

REVERBERANT                                                           © IRIS BROOKS