Category Archives: costume

Show Biz in Kazakhstan

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Rosemary
a great horned owl flies from the parapets at Rabiga Sultan Mausoleum in Turkistan

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Kazakhstan 2016 The man earns his living by having his owl fly to amuse tourists. Most of the time, the owl sat in state on his little perch that looked like a tree branch. I didn’t see anyone pay to … Continue reading →

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The Owl Launches

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Rosemary
a Kazakh man launches his owl for photographers

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Turkistan 2016 The goal was to get the owl with his wings outspread and most crucial of all, his eyes in focus. It isn’t easy. I began my continuous shutter release as the handler threw his owl into space…it reminded … Continue reading →

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Bagan Temple

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Rosemary
three novice Buddhist monks stand at temple door in Bagan

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Burma 2011 Three novice monks pose in front of a temple door. We were at the monastery where they studied the tenets of Buddhism. The boys were full of energy and mischief…they chewed beetle nut and drooled red spittle, yet … Continue reading →

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The Horseman and His Son

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Rosemary
Kazakh horseman leads horse with small boy in saddle

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Near Almaty, Kazakhstan 2016 A Kazakh man and his son travel in the mountains near Almaty.

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Dinner in Turkistan

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Rosemary
A Kazakh woman serves tea from a samovar

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Turkistan 2016 A Kazakh woman serves tea from a samovar at the end of a delightful meal in her home. The influence of Russia, which has had a presence in Kazakhstan since the 14th century, is evident in the woman’s clothing … Continue reading →

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Photo-Art

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Rosemary
woman in red kerchief carrying fresh baked bread in market in Kazakhstan

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Shymkent, Kazakhstan 2016 I’ve said before that I love to shoot in a market despite the fact it’s not a piece of cake photographically speaking. Often the light is dim, people are rushing about blocking your view to the “perfect” shot … Continue reading →

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Silk Road

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Rosemary
silhouette of a man dressed in Uzbek robes stands in a trading dome

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Bokhara, Uzbekistan 2012 A man, dressed in chapan and shapka, waits in one of Bokhara’s trading domes. Visit http://www.uzbekjourneys.comto plan your trip to Bokhara

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Anticipation

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Rosemary
Mongolian woman in costume of Queen stares into the distance

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Mongolia 2104 She was a professional model and when someone asked her to sit, she knew to arrange her robes around her. That makes the photo for me. That and her expression.

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Kazakh Wearing Fox Fur

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Rosemary
Kazakh man in traditional fur robes with his hunting eagle

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Western Mongolia, 2014 I decided to backup some of my photos. Every now and then I get paranoid about losing them. As I copied my Mongolia photos, I panicked when I didn’t recognize some of the shots. Had I never looked … Continue reading →

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Colonial

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Rosemary
a woman dressed in colonial costume sits by her tent

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Maryland, U.S.A. 2016 My brother took me to an re-enactment of early American life at Fort Fredrick in Maryland. History buffs had taken residence on the hill. They all wore costume and prided themselves on knowing their history. The best … Continue reading →

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