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Copyright: Catherine M D (noborders) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1625 W: 64 N: 3281] (13703)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2002-09
Categories: Daily Life, Decisive Moment
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2007-11-12 0:47
Viewed: 1913
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 48
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Another scanned photo from an old slide : on the shores of high altitude Song Kol lake (around 3000m high), we were lucky to witness (and participated to) the dismantling of 2 yurts, those round huts covered with felt wool (you can see one in the WS) : it was the end of the summer season, the weather was really freezing at night and the animals had already moved back to the villages at a much lower altitude.
Fortunately, my companion of travel, a tall woman - taller than the men around there, was able to pick up the round, central piece, which is the highest (that part has symbolic meanings and is even represented on the Kyrgyz flag). Another photo on the same subject soon.

This family was relatively well off, as you can see in the WS : with the 4WD car at the back - not ours, we had hired an antiquated taxi with a charming driver - we came to know this family because he was their relative and we were then invited for a free delicious meal, with fish fresh from the lake. This family owns also a large herd of sheeps, plus several horses and cows. They even had their servants following them, living in their own yurt, an old couple with a kid.
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Le scan d'une vieille photo à partir d'une diapo : c'est le démantèlement d'une yourte à la fin de la saison d'été, le long du lac Song Kol à environ 3000m d'altitude. La famille est riche, possède un vaste troupeau déjà descendu au village. Une yourte complète, ainsi qu'une photo de cette famille peut être vue dans le WS. Nous avons été invités là à manger un poisson délicieux du lac, après avoir participé au travail qui se faisait... Une autre photo suivra dans les prochains jours
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To siolaw: merci pour le WS, Laurent !noborders 1 11-13 01:26
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although the colours of the sky seem a bit off, (probably from the scan) the intersting note and the image provides us an opporunity to glimpse into the life of these people. Thanks Catherine.

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  • faubry Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3691 W: 358 N: 4455] (28941)
  • [2007-11-12 1:09]

bonjour Catherine, une photo interessante qui nous montre comment est installee une yourte avec son ossature de bois, nous pouvons voir la vie de ces gens dans la steppe..
a bientot
francine

Hi Catherine.
Nice picture. Very interesting note.
I like it.
Best regards
Kevin

Hi Cath
Very interesting capture of this hut with felts prepared to cover it. Lovely colours.
Regards

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  • MarcT Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2048 W: 517 N: 4086] (16364)
  • [2007-11-12 1:34]

Salut Cath,
tu nous donnes envie de voir toutes ces merveilles d'un monde si différent du notre.
Tu en as eu du bonheur...!
Marc

Hi Catherine
A good and interesting photo. I have something similar, but it seems that you had better food! :-)
Well done
Jorge

Salut Catherine

I never made it to Altai in Western Mongolia, so I didn't see any Khazaks. These circular tents are actually called 'gers' in Mongolia, & the yurts of the reindeer people are triangular shaped, like a North American Teepee or wigwam. Semantics aside, I like the bright red superstructure, contrasting against the blue sky. A superb daily life shot & tfs! Would you recommend Khazakstan? Merci!

Hi Catherine,
Woooooww superb image really. The composition, the colors are absolutely wonderful, the pov and the way the photo takes me inside to wander around is superb. The cloudy sky in the background is wonderful too.
Je vous shouaite une excellente semaine. Amities. Salvator.
PS.And I was considering myself lucky to have seen Uzbekistan, you were allover these places. Actually I am considering to organize a photo shooting trip to Uzbekistan within the next 2-3 months, for no more than 5-6 people. Interested?

hi cath....
nice view of flying cotton... the cage and its color is giving good contrast to this place...
greetings...

Hi Cath. I haven't seen Kyrgyzstan before though got students from there doing masters in population sciences. Your nice shot with nice description (as usual)gave me a chance to get a view of this region. But where is the 4WD car you mentioned? Looking forward to see more such shots. Regards.
Partha

Very interesting this "cutaway" of a yurt! A pretty moment of life! TFS so a good shot Catherine, alain

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  • john_c Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4895 W: 53 N: 5952] (24624)
  • [2007-11-12 9:39]

Hi Cath,
Despite being an old slide transfer, the scan retained most of the quality of the original. This is not a scene captured often by photographers. I like the proportions here, with the rule of thirds apropos. I don't see a problem with the sky on my monitor. Well seen and presented and thanks for the most informative note.
John

Ciao Cath,

very good image, it doesn't seem to be a scan. Interesting moment capture, composition is great with the large red structure on the left

Well done!

Gio

Salut Catherine
Une image intéressante de ces nomades qui changeant d'endroit au fil des saisons. Bon cadrage avec la yourte décentrée. J'ai fait un petit WS pour enlever le 'cast' rose dans le ciel, surtout...du au scan...
Amicalement
Laurent

Ciao Caterina, ma che carino il gruppo di famiglia nel ws, otto persone di tutte le età felici e contenti, è un piacere vederli, bella anche la foto che ai postato in principale, con l'accampamento in fase di smobilitazione, due volte brava, con Amicizia Silvio

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  • delkoo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4059 W: 239 N: 5380] (26479)
  • [2007-11-13 6:31]

bonjour catherine
c'est une façon de vivre qui s'adapte aux saisons,j'aime bien ce squelette rouge au milieu d'un paysage grandiose.

didier

Yeah,
Salvator's proposal for an Uzbekistan trip sounded really nice to me, but when i consider the incoming colds, i am really intimidated (and i need some funds as well, LOL). Therefore, for the time being, the project is no more than a dream, but someone should be a little bit crazy to dive into those opportunities if he wants his dreams come true.
And after seeing your delightful Central Asia photos, i become feeling like closer and closer to my dreams.
Yeah, indeed a dreamy place Cath. I think gallons of pekmez would keep me warmer there :)))
Cheers & hugs & regards from mum
Deniz

Hi Cath
wonderful lighting,depth and colours
very well composed
Best regards

ciao Cath, bellissimo e molto interessante questo scatto!
molto belle vedere abitudini di vita cos' diverse..
mi piace molto la foto! e la nota..
ciao!
Valeria

Bonjour Catherine,
Très intéressante photo dans l'esprit documentaire. On voit bien la structure de ces yourtes et la quantité impressionnante de feutre utilisée our l'isoler.
Amicalement,
Pierre

Bonjour Catherine,

Superbe image de reportage, tu as bien fait de ressortir le scanner pour cette image, qui nous montre vraiment bien le démontage d'une yourte. Merci !
Marie

Si tu aimes le ciné, à voir "Le chien jaune de Mongolie", superbe histoire autour de la vie d'une famille en yourte. Le même cinéaste au nom imprononçable a tourné aussi "Le chameau qui pleure".
A voir avec les enfants.
Cette armature rougeoyante donne une vie ardente à ce paysage désertique.
Bravo !

Amazing landscape.Very good composition and framing.
I always envy you for your travels.

Thanks
Nara

Rebonjour catherine
Celle ci aussi est une très belle photo qui nous montre ce que je n'avais jamais vu...l'ossature d'une yourte ! ce qui nous permet de découvrir aussi l'environnement. C'est très beau - je trouve que le WS est bien fait, moi aussi je trouvais les nuages un peu trop rouge - bonne journée catherine, -
amitiés
daniel

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