Tag: Uzbekistan
Novastan photo contest #5 Behind the scene
Despite being only a few dozen meters away from Bukhara‘s historic core, the quiet, narrow alleys surrounding it feel far away from the bustle of the vibrant city center… [...]
Novastan photo contest #4 : Selfie in Registan
These three Uzbek women, probably tourists, are taking a selfie in front of the place of Registan, proudly exhibiting their traditional outfits. This scene illustrate a facet of modern Central… [...]
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 (France)… [...]
Novastan Photo contest 2026 #2 Magic City
In Tashkent, Uzbekistan, strollers marvel at the lights and water displays offered by Magic City, in a very Western atmosphere. [...]
Clouds incoming
In Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, the blue of the pools contrasts sharply with the foggy atmosphere. The light struggles to break through the November sky: according to photographer… [...]
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What remains and those who remain
Along the A373 motorway connecting Tashkent (Uzbekistan) to Osh (Kyrgyzstan), in the Uzbek province of Namangan, a Lada Jigouli stands still, a reminder of the Soviet era. [...]
What a circus !
In front of the Tashkent Circus, a charming equestrian portrait is improvised. Inaugurated in 1976, the building is recognisable by its dome, often compared to a UFO or a… [...]
Novastan photo contest 2026
Novastan launches its 2026 photo competition on the theme ‘Yesterday and today in Central Asia, between tradition and modernity, the new faces of Central Asia’. Our world… [...]
Call for applications for photojournalists from Central Asia
The VII Foundation is calling for applications for its photojournalism programme for photographers in Central Asia. This 12-week online course is free of charge and open to all working… [...]
Threshold of light
Bright sunshine and winter cold: ideal conditions for strolling around Registan Square in Samarkand. The stream of tourists, cameras, and colorful flags of organized tours has dissipated, giving… [...]
Market vendor in Bukhara
The city of Bukhara, located on the eastern edge of the Kyzylkum Desert in Uzbekistan, is renowned for its markets, which are located in the historic part of the city. [...]
Sardoba Rabati Malik, under water reservoir
Sardoba Rabati Malik is an 11th-century water reservoir is not far from Navoi. [...]