Tag: Night
Pamir nights
The night sky reveals its full splendour in the darkness of the Pamir Mountains in the Murghob region. The basketball field of Alichur, one of the most… [...]
The Nights of Registan
The Registan, located in the heart of Samarkand in Uzbekistan, is one of the most magnificent architectural ensembles in the world. The word ‘Registan’ means ‘sandy place’ or… [...]
Late-Night Snack
On a sultry summer evening in Osh, a grandfather prepares dinner for his grandchildren in the backyard. For many households in Kyrgyzstan, a small outdoor summer kitchen complete with tapchan… [...]
Changing City
The… [...]
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Stars Lighting
A night near the Son Kul lake in Kyrgyzstan.Credit: Ryad Hitouche (France)… [...]
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… [...]