Fake storks, a photo from Bukhara, West

Photographer's Note

Ian showed a photo from Bukhara with the stork. It reminded me about the fake storks I saw there. And when he has posted today the photo of Chor Minor, I have checked my photos.

Storks were once a common sight in Bukhara, and now on a visit to this atmospheric Silk Road city, a nesting couple could be spotted on top of a turquoise dome. But on closer inspection, this pair of long-legged waders turned out to be mere plastic imitations.

Uzbekistan has been investing heavily in redeveloping cities like Bukhara, Samarkand and Khiva as it reimagines its mythical past with an eye to what it thinks tourists want to see, fake storks and all. But these redevelopments run the risk of erasing the character of these evocative cities.

Strange that it is my fifth (main) photo from Bukhara (only!)

pierrefonds, PaulVDV, ikeharel, Ilonka1974, jhm, adramad, COSTANTINO, jean113, aliabazari, mcmtanyel, worldcitizen has marked this note useful

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pierrefonds (114516) 2022-01-02 6:01

Hi Malgo,

The trees are framing well the Mosque. The presence of the persons is animating the scene. The point of view is showing a double perspective of the architecture of the Chor Minor Mosque. The quality of the light beautifies the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

holmertz (102760) 2022-01-02 6:08

Hello Malgo,
I was surprised to find this building once again today. I am also surprised you didn't post this years ago. It's really a very good photo, taken from an angle that clearly shows us the façade and the four towers, as well as a decent number of persons who provide life and colours. (Some traditionally dressed locals would have been nice but would probably have been just as fake as the fake storks.) So as long as some of the tourists are dressed in red or pink I'm happy. You had the same wonderful light as Ian.
Kind regards,
Gert

PaulVDV (62970) 2022-01-02 6:21

Hello Malgo,
I can't find the storks on Ian's pictures. His photos were taken about one year before you went to Bukhara. So the storks were added afterwards.
Perhaps in the future, someone who goes to Bukhara can find storks on more than one minaret of the Chor Minor...
This is for sure a fantastic monument and you presented it from a good angle and with a wonderful sky in the background.
Best regards, Paul

BennyV (34748) 2022-01-02 6:44

Funny note on the fake storks. Great fairytale-like architecture, good picture. Cheers, Malgo!

Benny

Silvio1953 (221695) 2022-01-02 6:47

Ciao cara Malgo, great view of fantastic architecture, superb sky, lovely composition with a lot of people, wonderful colors, splendid light, excellent clarity and fine details, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

jmdias (115230) 2022-01-02 8:08

malgo

amazing this building I saw few seconds ago in the Ian postage. here another beautiful view of it. the persian style was modified by a local touch of art as we can see.

take care and happy 2022

jorge

Ilonka1974 (10305) 2022-01-02 8:45

Czesc Malgorzata,

Zdjecie to jest uczta dla moich oczu.
Miejsce jest naprawde niesamowite z piekna bajkowa architektura.
Kadrowanie,swiatlo oraz jakosc obrazu sa doskonale..

Wszystkiego co najlepsze w 2022r.dla Ciebie i Twojej rodziny.
Pozdrawiam serdecznie
Janusz

jhm (211736) 2022-01-02 9:04

Hello Malgo,

The story about fake storks, why do this people, and on this tower?
For to get more tourists, a bad argument, but this is not important, your both pictures are superb.
Lovely composition nice sharpness and best colours.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John

lousat (139308) 2022-01-02 10:13

Ciao Malgo,well, after 3 and a half years from my trip to this city, I realized now that the storks were made of plastic .. ahaha .. I went to review my photos and even found a zoomed-in of a nest like this but above another mosque, the oldest one. A very useful post therefore, but I approve the redevelopment project that is saving many battered buildings. Congratulations for the photos and good evening.Luciano

adramad (73006) 2022-01-02 10:23

Hello Malgo.
Superb photo of this different and wonderful construction, I love its four minarets, topped by a spectacular tilework.
Magnificent composition and color.
Excellent brightness and sharpness.
Good job. I love the photo.
Have a good week and Happy 2022.
Very best regards.
Luis.

Periko (9107) 2022-01-02 14:52

Hello Malgo
The size of this mosque? is not so impressive according to the scale provided by these people, but is quite beautiful and looks great under such a sky.

Best regards

ifege (48135) 2022-01-02 21:54

Hi Malgo
It sounds like you'll have to check your Bukhara photos for more postings to follow up these 2.
That stork nest must have been added just after I was their - someone having a bit of a joke but then it is the sort of spot that they like to make nests.
cheers
Ian

COSTANTINO (116560) 2022-01-02 22:12

Hello dear Malgprzata
here is the new beginning
of the new week
I generally love the storks
and the alive storks...eVERY
spring many storks return
to their nets on the tower
of a church near my home
at Alyros city...it is
a wonderful retun and I love it
thanks for your information
regards
Costantino

jemaflor (147204) 2022-01-02 23:27

Hi Malgo,
nice architecture, a good angle to take the view, perfect weather conditions with this sunlight and this blue sky, tfs.

jean113 (27893) 2022-01-03 7:08

Hello Malgo, I was rather surprised to read about the fake storks! But there again, a nice reminder of the past.
A lovely colourful scene, the turquoise coloured domes are very special.
The people give us a good idea of the scale.
Kind regards, Jean.

aliabazari (22255) 2022-01-03 21:56

Hi dear friend Malgorzata
A good shot of this beautiful and lovely architecture. Clarity and exposure are well done.
Thanks for sharing

mcmtanyel (68593) 2022-01-04 19:27

Hello Malgo,
This is a unique building, I like the angle that shows us all four towers. Now are they towers or minaret, that is, is it a mosque?
Regards,
MT

abmdsudi (95869) 2022-01-05 20:43

Hi Malgorzata
A well chosen POV featuring this beautiful monuments with the catchy protruding domes plus the fake storks. You have done admirably to bring out the fine details of the structures, standing proudly against the clear blue sky.
Best regards

worldcitizen (16086) 2022-01-07 19:42

Hello Malgo,
The sunshine really accentuates the lovely details of this structure, and I especially like the towers with colorful tops. It's strange to see fake birds perched on top. I like the bits of color added by the visitors' clothing. I hope the new year has gotten off to a good start for you. Let's hope for better days ahead!

ikeharel (113411) 2022-01-09 0:34

No real storks on the scene, Malgo, but a wonderful picture of the mosquae with four identical turquoise minarets.
Good scale with people at the gate, fine clarity under brightb daylight.
Have a nice sunday,
Ike