Category Archives: Uzbekistan

Khiva, Uzbekistan

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Rosemary

Khiva, Uzbekistan 2013 The 10 meter high adobe walls of Khiva glowed a rich gold in the light of the setting sun. A chill wind swept from the Kizl Kum. Torie and I stood on the battlements and forced ourselves to … Continue reading →

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The Grandeur of Ayazkala

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Rosemary
panorama of ayazkala ruins in the Kizylkum desert

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Uzbekistan, 2013 It’s hard to believe looking at this photo, but Torie and I climbed to the top of the ruins. Our guides, young and hearty, spurred us on. We were somewhat miffed because they were lost in conversation. No thoughts … Continue reading →

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Celebration at Ayazkala

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Rosemary
Musicians and Dancer perform at ancient site of Ayaz Kala in the Kizl Kum desert of Uzbekistan

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Ayazkala, Uzbekistan 2012 Icy winds blew across the empty Kizlkum desert.  Shadows of blues and purples contrasted with the sun’s golden light falling on the 4th century BC fort. The dancer seemed to be saying farewell to the setting sun with sinuous … Continue reading →

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Heart of Central Asia

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Rosemary
UZBEK MAN IN CHAPAN AND KALPAK

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Uzbekistan 2012 An Uzbek patriarch is lost in thought as he leaves the animal market. Maybe he is mentally adding up his profits and losses.  Adding up in Uzbekistan takes concentration. At the present, the exchange rate is nearly 3000 Uzbek … Continue reading →

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Sweethearts in Bohkara

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Rosemary
A young couple in love enjoy an afternoon tete a tete in a park in Bokhara

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Bokhara, Uzbekistan 2012 Lacey yellow-leafed poplars lined the park walkways. Mothers and children, Babushkas and BoBos (grandmothers and grandfathers) took advantage of the soft sunlight sifting through the trees to while away a pleasant autumn afternoon. A young couple sat close … Continue reading →

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Aral Sea

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Rosemary
Ara; Sea. a cow wanders by an abandoned ship rusting in the desert

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Moynak,Uzbekistan 2012 Once one of the four largest lakes in the world, the Aral sea has been drained to irrigate cotton fields and recently fruits and vegetables. Most of the drained water was lost due to porous irrigation channels. The Russians … Continue reading →

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Shakhrisabz Market

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Rosemary
open air market in Shahrisabz Uzbekistan selling carrots

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Shakhrisabz, Uzbekistan 2012 We drove over the mountains to Shakhrisabz, the birthplace of Tamerlane. The temperature had been in the 70’s in Samarkand, but in Shakhrisabz it was in the 90’s. I insisted on stopping for a Coke. I thought … Continue reading →

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Stealth Shot

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Rosemary
Stealth Shot: use of wide angle shot in Uzbek market

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Uzbek Market 2012 I first learned this market shot technique in a book written by Lisl Dennis. She demonstrated with a photo of some Andean Indians standing by their table with goods to sell. The two were unaware that Lisl had … Continue reading →

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Panorama of Bokhara

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Rosemary
panorama of city walls of Bokhara Uzbekistan

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Bokhara, Uzbekistan 2012 I’d learned Scott Kelby’s technique for shooting panoramas and decided I had the perfect subject with the huge walls of Bokhara.  Scott has an unusual technique, which is to shoot verticals and not horizontals.  Of course, you … Continue reading →

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German Expressionism: a digital painting

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Rosemary
An Uzbek woman places freshly baked rolls in her shop

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Khiva, Uzbekistan 2012 The market in Khiva consisted of tables set up on both sides of the street. Vendors had come from near and far to sell their wares. Walking past, looking and being looked at, is fun. The early morning … Continue reading →

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