Cira Crowell is a third-generation photographer with a lifelong passion for black-and-white imagery. Her extensive work includes humanitarian, documentary, travel, adventure, expedition, and fine art conceptual photography. She has hiked more than 800 miles in the Himalayas working on projects, and her images have been shown across the U.S. and in Europe. Cira’s books include Beautiful Resilience: The Enduring Spirit of Upper Gorkha Nepal and 108 Visions: Ladakh During the Kalachakra. She shares her fascination with the radiance of life in her monthly-themed Instagram feed, www.instagram.com/ciracrowell, and her website is www.ciracrowell.com.