New Photo Show Highlights Local Man's India Trip

Local photographer Tony Sehgal opened his photo exhibit at Milpitas library on Saturday, featuring shots from his trip to Ladakh, India.   

The photos are on display in the library's Phantom Art Gallery through June 14. They were taken in 2011 during a 5-day journey to the region, which is in the Himalayan mountain range in the states of Jammu and Kashmir. 

From Sehgal: 

"My base was the city of Leh, Ladakh’s most populous city, situated at about 12,000 feet.

"Ladakh is home to numerous Buddhist monasteries that retain their rich cultural heritage and architectural character. The region is also home to Khardung La, one of the highest motorable roads in the world at 17,582 feet.

"Another spectacular feature of Ladakh is Pangong Tso, an endorheic lake that extends from India to Tibet. Its clear blue waters greet the adventurer after a mountainous five hour drive from Leh. Stunning fertile valleys along the way, juxtaposed with snow covered mountain peaks, make for breathtaking views."

Sehgal is a graduate of Stanford University's documentary film program and has worked as a video producer and streaming media technologist for a number of Bay Area companies. 

Check out his work at Pygmy Mammoth Productions. For prints or more information, e-mail him at tcs1121@gmail.com.