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Samarkand, Uzbekistan 2012 He sat in his tiny shop in one of the cells of the ancient madrassa. Exotic instruments lined the walls. He picked one and began to play a classical Uzbek melody. My friend, Torie, and I photographed … Continue reading
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Uzbekistan 2012 Turquoise tiles set in geometric designs cover the more than 500 year old mausoleums in the necropolis of Shah-i-Zinda. I cropped my image, saturated the colors, and used Topaz Impression to get this painted look. I wanted to … Continue reading
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Samarkand, Uzbekistan 2012 Sometimes a “straight-on” shot is the best. My friend, Torie, knows this. She often goes for the “straight-on” and it works. It can be dynamic. It gives a true sense of place if that is what you are … Continue reading
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Uzbekistan 2012 An Uzbek woman holds a suzani, a hand-embroidered wall hanging, that she hopes will entice a buyer. Silk chapans, a quilted coat, lined with antique Russian cotton prints could be found. Some were in tatters having been worn for generations but … Continue reading
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Urgut Market…near Samarkand 2012 A woman casts an expert eye on suzani embroidery in Urgut Market. The suzanis which could be described as embroidered coverlets are often given as wedding gifts. We were told that hanging them on the wall is not an Uzbek practice. … Continue reading
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Samarkand, Uzbekistan 2012 Sher Dor Madrassa, built in the 17th century. The tigers are unique for an Islamic structure as Islam forbids depicting living things in art. The two round towers on each side of the entrance are minarets. They’ve … Continue reading
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Samarkand, Uzbekistan 20012 Why was this dress tied to a mulberry tree and who would do such a thing? Was the bride jilted? Is she so furious that she has proclaimed her shame to her friends and neighbors by flaunting her unworn wedding … Continue reading
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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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The Blue Hour is that time between sunset and dark, when the sky turns a midnight blue. I’d never heard of it until I went on a tour with Daniel Georghita of http://www.covinnus.com/. Just past sunset, the domes of Registan … Continue reading
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Samarkand, Uzbekistan: Registan Square 2012 The turquoise tiles of the 15th century madrassa glowed in the sun’s final rays and Torie and I photographed them using the highest ISO possible. The buildings are so huge that it wasn’t possible to get the … Continue reading
