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Kazakhstan 2016 When I saw this girl with her kerchief and pigtails, I immediately thought of the time (1930’s) when hundreds of thousands of young Russians volunteered for hardship posts to fulfill Stalin’s economic plans, often referred to as “Five Year … Continue reading
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Kazakhstan 2015 We were turned loose to shoot the colorful but barren landscape of Altyn Emel Park in the late afternoon. Our leader pointed out subject possibilities. Thank God for that! My mind was blank. The others hurried along carrying their … Continue reading
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Mongolia 2014 I read that the dromedary camel looks as if it had been designed by a committee. But the Bactrian was designed by the hand of God. It is a beautiful creature…as beautiful as a horse and that is … Continue reading
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Kazakhstan 2016 A Golden Eagle, eager to hunt, tries to fly from its perch on the hunter’s arm. Her tethered feet hold her captive. The birds didn’t seem bothered by hanging upside down for a few seconds. The hunters are attentive … Continue reading
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Almaty, Kazakhstan 2016 This looks like fun, but is dangerous. The horse can fall over backward and crush his rider. It’s one of those things that you shouldn’t try at home. I flattened the contrast and muted the colors to … Continue reading
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Kazakhstan 2016 I aimed for expression when I was shooting the buzkhashi in Kazakhstan. You might think the horses are trying to bite each other but in reality, they are trying to evade the punishing bit. Another interesting tidbit…the word … Continue reading
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Kazakhstan 2016 We all wondered what the white mountain was composed of. The consensus was clay.
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Kazakhstan 2016 The desert was hot and empty. We walked in deep gulleys carved by flash floods. Our drivers told us that most tourists (mainly European) are amazed by the size of the country. I tried to compare it to … Continue reading
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A village in Kazakhstan, 2016 The idea is to pull your opponent off his horse.
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Turkistan, Kazakhstan 2016 I shot this with my zoom lens on its widest setting…28mm. The wide angle tells a story by including the environment. I wanted my shot to have a bit of tension that accompanies any sporting contest. Notice the dogs … Continue reading
