Born in France in 1908, Henri Cartier-Bresson was one of the first photographers to use the 35mm camera. In 1947, he joined Robert Capa and others in founding the Magnum Photo Agency. In May, he received the International Center of Photography’s Infinity Award for Master of Photography. Martine Franck, raised in the United States and England, began working as a photographer in the Far East in 1963. She has been a member of Magnum since 1983. Both photographers live in Paris and are engaged in documenting Tibetan lamas.

Henri Cartier-Bresson, His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama in Paris, 1993.
Henri Cartier-Bresson, His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama in Paris, 1993.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Born in France in 1908, Henri Cartier-Bresson was one of the first photographers to use the 35mm camera. In 1947, he joined Robert Capa and others in founding the Magnum Photo Agency. In May, he received the International Center of Photography’s Infinity Award for Master of Photography. Martine Franck, raised in the United States and England, began working as a photographer in the Far East in 1963. She has been a member of Magnum since 1983. Both photographers live in Paris and are engaged in documenting Tibetan lamas.

Martine Franck, Dagpo Rinpoche, teacher and founder of Guepele Tchantchoup Ling, the Tibetan Buddhist Institute at Veneux-les-Sablons, near Paris, 1993. He is also the spiritual leader of the Dagpo Chedroup Ling monastery in southern India.
Martine Franck, Dagpo Rinpoche, teacher and founder of Guepele Tchantchoup Ling, the Tibetan Buddhist Institute at Veneux-les-Sablons, near Paris, 1993. He is also the spiritual leader of the Dagpo Chedroup Ling monastery in southern India.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  

Born in France in 1908, Henri Cartier-Bresson was one of the first photographers to use the 35mm camera. In 1947, he joined Robert Capa and others in founding the Magnum Photo Agency. In May, he received the International Center of Photography’s Infinity Award for Master of Photography. Martine Franck, raised in the United States and England, began working as a photographer in the Far East in 1963. She has been a member of Magnum since 1983. Both photographers live in Paris and are engaged in documenting Tibetan lamas.

Henri Cartier-Bresson, His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, Vajra Yogini Institute, Laval-sur-Tarn, France, 1993.
Henri Cartier-Bresson, His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, Vajra Yogini Institute, Laval-sur-Tarn, France, 1993.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Born in France in 1908, Henri Cartier-Bresson was one of the first photographers to use the 35mm camera. In 1947, he joined Robert Capa and others in founding the Magnum Photo Agency. In May, he received the International Center of Photography’s Infinity Award for Master of Photography. Martine Franck, raised in the United States and England, began working as a photographer in the Far East in 1963. She has been a member of Magnum since 1983. Both photographers live in Paris and are engaged in documenting Tibetan lamas.

Martine Franck, The new reincarnation of Kalu Rinpoche at his enthronement ceremony, Sonada monastery, near Darjeeling, India, 1993.
Martine Franck, The new reincarnation of Kalu Rinpoche at his enthronement ceremony, Sonada monastery, near Darjeeling, India, 1993.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Born in France in 1908, Henri Cartier-Bresson was one of the first photographers to use the 35mm camera. In 1947, he joined Robert Capa and others in founding the Magnum Photo Agency. In May, he received the International Center of Photography’s Infinity Award for Master of Photography. Martine Franck, raised in the United States and England, began working as a photographer in the Far East in 1963. She has been a member of Magnum since 1983. Both photographers live in Paris and are engaged in documenting Tibetan lamas.
Henri Cartier-Bresson, Kalu Rinpoche (1904-1989), photographed during the opening celebration of the Kagyu Ling Buddhist Temple in Burgundy, France, 1987.
Henri Cartier-Bresson, Kalu Rinpoche (1904-1989), photographed during the opening celebration of the Kagyu Ling Buddhist Temple in Burgundy, France, 1987.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Born in France in 1908, Henri Cartier-Bresson was one of the first photographers to use the 35mm camera. In 1947, he joined Robert Capa and others in founding the Magnum Photo Agency. In May, he received the International Center of Photography’s Infinity Award for Master of Photography. Martine Franck, raised in the United States and England, began working as a photographer in the Far East in 1963. She has been a member of Magnum since 1983. Both photographers live in Paris and are engaged in documenting Tibetan lamas.

 

Martine Franck, Kalu Rinpoche's new reincarnation asleep on his throne, surrounded by offerings for the Tibetan New Year, Sonada monastery, near Darjeeling, India, 1993.
Martine Franck, Kalu Rinpoche’s new reincarnation asleep on his throne, surrounded by offerings for the Tibetan New Year, Sonada monastery, near Darjeeling, India, 1993.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Henri Cartier-Bresson, His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama in Périgord, France, 1991.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Born in France in 1908, Henri Cartier-Bresson was one of the first photographers to use the 35mm camera. In 1947, he joined Robert Capa and others in founding the Magnum Photo Agency. In May, he received the International Center of Photography’s Infinity Award for Master of Photography. Martine Franck, raised in the United States and England, began working as a photographer in the Far East in 1963. She has been a member of Magnum since 1983. Both photographers live in Paris and are engaged in documenting Tibetan lamas.

 

Martine Franck, Kalu Rinpoche's new reincarnation giving a blessing to a nun, Sonada monastery, near Darjeeling, India, 1993.
Martine Franck, Kalu Rinpoche’s new reincarnation giving a blessing to a nun, Sonada monastery, near Darjeeling, India, 1993.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Born in France in 1908, Henri Cartier-Bresson was one of the first photographers to use the 35mm camera. In 1947, he joined Robert Capa and others in founding the Magnum Photo Agency. In May, he received the International Center of Photography’s Infinity Award for Master of Photography. Martine Franck, raised in the United States and England, began working as a photographer in the Far East in 1963. She has been a member of Magnum since 1983. Both photographers live in Paris and are engaged in documenting Tibetan lamas.

 

Henri Cartier-Bresson, His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama in Périgord, France, 1991.
Henri Cartier-Bresson, His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama in Périgord, France, 1991.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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