Visit Karakol

Little loaf baking in the sun 🍞

The timeless UAZ-452, affectionate nicknamed Buhanka (Russian for “bread load”) has been in production since 1965, with very minimal updates, besides a couple of ‘mod-cons’ like seatbelts and headrests. At 60 years old, it’s the oldest vehicle design in production and also one of the most photogenic. Here’s to never retiring 🥖

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The otherworldly and alien landscapes of Mars Canyon make for a captivating place to lose yourself in a for a few hours. Walking amounts these alien shapes, textures and rock formations fascinated me, and I found myself happily snapping away (despite the lunchtime light).

As with so much of Kyrgyzstan, there feels like there’s so much unexplored potential. So many mind bending locations waiting to be discovered and explored.

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Rain arriving in the canyons brought a rush for waterproofs and excitement as the changing conditions created unique scenes of beauty.

Wet weather definitely wasn’t high on the list of desired conditions, but in hindsight, if it’s not going to be golden light, then dramatic weather is probably the next best thing. The changing light and downpour created wild layers and depth in the canyons, and I had a frantic time rushing around, getting soaked while shooting in every direction.

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Beautiful view to the Kel-Suu lake 🤩

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The magic of Kyrgyzstan 🏔️🤍

Being able to be this remote, with zero phone signal and no one in sight for five days was the most detoxing experience I’ve ever had. With the mountains as a constant view, there was that incredible feeling of both exploration and wonderment. Definitely something that I wish I could do more often 🙈

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