Tag: Portrait
Novastan Photo contest 2026 #3 The chess players
The cities in which we like to take our time today are those whose history goes back to the most ancient times. Denov, Uzbekistan. Credits: Marc Mangin… [...]
Cosy corner
In Tashkent, even window grilles turn into cozy resting spots. Sometimes cats sit there, watching the world go by; other times, it’s children who spend time there. A bright… [...]
Little Princess
In the few villages along the Pamir highway, you will always see children playing outside. They are sometimes the only signs of life in these seemingly deserted high… [...]
Whistles master
Portrait of Kubaro Babaeva, a clay toy expert from Bukhara. She was a close family friend of photographer Behzod Boltayev. Until the end of her life, she sculpted… [...]
Sweet Gift
The Chorsu bazaar, once an important stopover on the Silk Road, has remained Tashkent’s main market, despite the growing number of shops and online businesses. Tourists come here… [...]
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Chief of State and village elder
In front of a store in Sarytag, this elderly gentleman enjoys the hustle and bustle of the village. In the background, a likeness of President Rahmon extols… [...]
Kuzembaev Logistics
This traffic controller, Kuzembaev didn’t hesitate to crack a smile while waiting for the train to depart. His furry cap and wool coat, courtesy of his employer, Almaty Logistics,… [...]
After the match
Portrait after a football match in a stadium on the outskirts of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Credit: Antoine Béguier (France) Find more photos from the series… [...]