Kyrgyz Children, a photo from Naryn, East

Photographer's Note

** Repost of the photo with a better quality scan. The original was a low res scan from print and this is a high res scan from the negative. The tone of the image is also a little less harsh. I hope you like the improvement. **

This photograph is of two young Kyrgyz children standing in front of a yurt enjoying the last rays of the day's sunshine. They are at the summer pastures near the shores of Lake Song-Kul.

This is one of the most beautiful areas of the country. It is possible to stay in a yurt with a herding family and walk into the hills or go horse riding by the lake. If you are very brave you could also go swimming in the cold waters.

This is a companion photo to Two Yurts which I posted a few days ago.

Jonathan

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faubry (35447) 2005-04-01 3:32

i like this picture because child expession, contrasts a little hard... but beautiful light
thanks
francine

Rinie_Hoff (9340) 2005-04-02 15:26

Hi Jonathan, seeing your name in the gallery, reminded me of this one, that I had seen come by, but had no time to rate it.
The light is really beautiful, golden and soft, it makes the colours so warm. I like the difference between the kids, one smiling and the other quite scared. The very big coat is rather nice.
I like the dark blue traingle in the upper corner.

MvS (4163) 2005-04-07 15:45

Jonathan,
Great late light falling on these kids - really warm, but I bet it is not. Great colours you have produced. Fantastic scan!
Regards,
Magnus

Leonie (8809) 2005-04-10 21:58