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Drokpa male; Dha Village; Kashmire I became aware of British photographer Jimmy Nelson and his fascinating project, Before They Pass Away, a few years ago.  At the time, there wasn't a book, and there were only a few scant photos online.  His project is to photograph the tribes whose ways of life are threatened or near extinct.  I simply adore other cultures.  I have always wanted to know all about them, to see their photos, to learn of their culture, customs, languages, spiritual beliefs, rituals, simply everything.  So, it comes as no surprise that I fell in love with this project from the moment I first heard about it. A few years ago, Nelson was only showing, online, a few photos from five different tribes.  Now there are numerous photos from twenty nine tribes around the world.  It is an amazing look into cultures that one will never really see on their own.  And that's the kicker here; this is more than beautiful photos, this is somet...