Hilary and Tenzing after first ascent of Everest – May 1953: James Burke was the first to interview Tenzing Norgay after the world famous conquest of Everest.
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh during Royal Tour of Ceylon – 1954 : James Burke covered the first Royal Tour to Asia by the young Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh.
Yogi meditating on slope of Himalaya mountains – 1950’s: James Burke was fascinated by The Himalaya mountains. Here a solitary Yogi meditates amidst the mountains holy to Hindus and Buddhists alike.
Decorated Indian elephants at parade in 1950’s
Amarnath Pilgrimage – 1960’s: James Burke captured the Hindu pilgrims as they struggled up to worship at a holy cave near Amarnath.
Bamian Buddha – 1960’s: James Burke shot these photographs of the monumental Buddhist statues. In 2001 they were destroyed by the Taliban.
Artists on Greek Island of Hydra – 1960: In the 60’s an international artist colony thrived on Hydra and was photographed by James Burke. Here are George Johnson and Charmian Clift, writers from Australia and Leonard Cohen, poet and songwriter from Canada with his muse Marianne.
Moonlight over Parthenon – 1960’s: One of the unfinished works by James Burke was a photographic essay about famous historical sites by moonlight. Here is the Parthenon by moonlight.
Moonlight over Persepolis – 1960’s : Persepolis the capital of Persia was destroyed by Alexander the Great in 330 BCE. James Burke photographed the stark ruins by moonlight.
Moonlight over Darjeeling – 1960’s: Darjeeling, a beautiful hill station on the slopes of the Himalaya was photographed by moonlight.