Author: Novastan 
Novastan
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Light pollution
On an astrophotographic night, even above 2500m, the light pollution of the city of Almaty in Kazakhstan is always apparent. Credit: Andy Howe (United Kingdom) Find all of our… [...]
Herd watching
In order to observe his various herds, freely distributed in these Kyrgyz steppes, Nourlan takes a little height by climbing this pass located at approximately 3500m of altitude. Credit:… [...]
Talco in Tursunzoda
The Tursunzoda aluminum plant – the largest in Central Asia – is Tajikistan’s main economic asset. Despite the difficulties facing the plant (dilapidated, landlocked, etc.), more than half… [...]
Working adaptions
Ali Umarov fixing an excavator at the coal mine “Kyzyl-Bulak” about 6,5 km away from Sary-Mogol. Since the Covid-19 pandemic he has to work there as an electric welder. Initially… [...]
Shepherds and their flocks return home
In At-Bashi valley yellowed by the summer in Kyrgyzstan, the shepherds and their flocks return to their homes after several months spent in the mountains. Credit: Cyril Caldero (France)… [...]
Columns and perspective
In Uzbekistan in the Itchan Kala district of Khiva, carved columns offer unique perspectives. Credit: Charlotte Bonin (France) Find all of our photos of the day here. [...]
Standing tall
On a train in Kazakhstan, three siblings stand as straight as possible and pause before the photo is taken and then burst out laughing. Credit: Ashley et Quentin (France) Find all… [...]
Aral Sea Monument
Aral Sea Monument in Moynaq placed above the former shore of the lake features the depictions of the Aral Sea in 1960 and the current state that are clearly… [...]
Horses in the wild
A herd of free-roaming horses graze on the early spring grass of the Kyrgyz steppes. Credit: Antoine Beguier (France) Find all of our photos of the day here. [...]
Blueish ceiling
The pretty blueish ceiling and white pillars of a chaikhona (teahouse) in uptown Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Credit: Gina Bates (United Kingdom) Find all of our photos of the day here. [...]