Author Archives: Rosemary

The Great Wall of China

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Rosemary
The Great Wall of China near Beijing

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China 2007 Doesn’t the wall remind you of a dragon as it makes it way over the mountains? We had taken a taxi to the wall to avoid crowds of tourists. As we began our walk we noticed a ski-lift. … Continue reading →

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Tea in Samarkand

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Rosemary
An Uzbek woman sips tea as she works in the Samarkand vegetable market

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Samarkand, Uzbekistan 1989 It was the time of Perestroika and the Russian populace was beginning to feel unwelcome as the Uzbeks, who had been second class citizens, were rising to power. Later many Russians moved back to Mother Russia, but received no welcome … Continue reading →

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On the Move

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Rosemary
Berber nomads traverse a ledge in the High Atlas Mts.

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Morocco 1998 My guide owned a Land Rover and he loved to drive on the piste, which is a French word for dirt track. I liked it, too, because we’d often come across people who lived the way people in … Continue reading →

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The Nomad Housewife

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Rosemary
A Berber woman works in her tent kitchen

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Bouarfa, Morocco 2006 A young Berber woman works in her tent kitchen. She pours water from the yellow bottle to wash dishes. She is frugal with the water… as someone who would have to go with a jerry-can-laden donkey to fetch … Continue reading →

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The Blacksmith of Kashgar

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Rosemary
Blacksmith in Kashgar making horseshoes

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Kashgar, Xinjiang Province, China 2003 A Uyghur farrier readies a supply of horseshoes. His shop was in the back streets of old Kashgar. Somnolent donkeys lined up to be shod. Donkeys are still the main transporters of goods. Many small … Continue reading →

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More Horses!

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Rosemary
A Chestnut Warmblood with Rider in a Dressage Competion

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California, USA 2013 If you are lucky, your dressage arena has mirrors at one end and maybe one on the long side as well. There are some extremely talented riders who know if they are getting the most out of their horse … Continue reading →

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The Eye

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Rosemary
Up Close photograph of a horse's head with prominent eye

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USA 2013 A chestnut horse peered at me from his stall door. It was my chance to try to get a shot of a horse’s eye.  

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Marwari Stallion

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Rosemary
Marwari stallion owned by the Maharajah of Jaiselmer

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Jaiselmer, India 2006 This lovely Marwari stallion was tethered to the wall of the palace courtyard. He is a beautiful animal with traces of the Arabian Horse and perhaps the Akhal Teke as well. His ears are the trademark of the Marwari horse. They curve … Continue reading →

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Friesian Stallion

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Rosemary
Portrait of a Friesian Stallion

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Southern California 2013 Nearly all the horses at the dressage show this weekend were warmbloods (European breeds) or warmblood crosses with Arabian horses or Thoroughbreds. The Friesian Stallion was a novelty with his flowing tail and long fetlocks. His flowing mane is braided … Continue reading →

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Dressage

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Rosemary
Dressage Horse competing...closeup

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U.S.A. Near my home in Southern California I live in a small city nestled in rolling hills and fertile valleys. Lemons, oranges, grapefruit and more are grown in orchards surrounding us all. In spring the smell of orange blossoms perfumes the … Continue reading →

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