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Tent pegging at remote village of Pakistan

Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
edited October 18, 2011 in Journeys
Lots of twists and turns took us to this village where Tent Pegging event was organized. I reached there when sun was straight above which gave me fairly good shutter speeds to capture horse in full action. Unfortunatly i was not able to shoot at golden hours as my partners (non photographer) got tired and bored:rolleyes, though i enjoy most with these folks :D Maximum focal length i had was 100mm macro, i missed long focal length lens...

1) Pakistan is very well connected country, communication is no issue in most parts of country.
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    schmooschmoo Registered Users Posts: 8,468 Major grins
    edited November 3, 2010
    I'm consistently floored by the great colors, action, and faces that you always share with us. If even you say the journey there had twists and turns, I can't even begin to imagine what it was like. :D
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    kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,680 moderator
    edited November 4, 2010
    Fascinating shots, Awais. The people and action shots are beautiful. You've really kicked up the clarity of your shots recently. Keep 'em coming!
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    ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,907 moderator
    edited November 4, 2010
    I am fascinated by these as well. So much color; so much texture; so much expression on the faces of people. Very beautiful.
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    chrisjohnsonchrisjohnson Registered Users Posts: 771 Major grins
    edited November 4, 2010
    Marvellous images, thanks.
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    1andyw1andyw Registered Users Posts: 67 Big grins
    edited November 4, 2010
    Love your work. Thank you, thank you.
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    Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited November 4, 2010
    thanks guys, it was great fun wish i could stay there for little longer.
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    denisegoldbergdenisegoldberg Administrators Posts: 14,237 moderator
    edited November 4, 2010
    Wonderful images! I especially like the last one.

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    jpope42jpope42 Registered Users Posts: 150 Major grins
    edited November 4, 2010
    What a great set! I really like th portaraits in #s 3&8, up close & personal. The set when taken a a whole tells a great story.
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    Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited November 5, 2010
    Thanks, Denise and Jim!
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    Wicked_DarkWicked_Dark Registered Users Posts: 1,138 Major grins
    edited November 5, 2010
    Excellent series. I almost felt like I was there. Now tell me, are they trying to get the tent pole out or what?
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    YoungNomadYoungNomad Registered Users Posts: 57 Big grins
    edited November 6, 2010
    Oh. My. God.

    It's so crazy looking at your photos - almost identical in style to the ones I took through Rajistan in India. Simply amazing. Love your work!!!!
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    Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited November 6, 2010
    Wicked_Dark wrote: »
    Excellent series. I almost felt like I was there. Now tell me, are they trying to get the tent pole out or what?

    Thanks bro. They are trying to hit a wooden target on ground with a spear, they have to do it without losing turban from head while riding horse in speed, as they move towards final target gets smaller.

    Check this out.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bffIIrSpCCg eek7.gif though this type of dare is not part of all tent pegging events, this video will give you clear idea of how they do itthumb.gif
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    Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited November 6, 2010
    YoungNomad wrote: »
    Oh. My. God.

    It's so crazy looking at your photos - almost identical in style to the ones I took through Rajistan in India. Simply amazing. Love your work!!!!

    Thanks dear, loved looking at your work from Indiathumb.gif
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    lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited November 6, 2010
    Awais,
    Next time say good-bye to your friends!
    These are amazing and to think what more you would have gotten had you stayed longer--I feel a little cheated.

    Your work here is outstanding. My mouth is literally on the floor.

    I also appreciate the education I receive about Pakistan, I learn a little more with all your posts.
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    IcebearIcebear Registered Users Posts: 4,015 Major grins
    edited November 6, 2010
    Stunning work, as usual. Thank you for the video link too! Amazing skill.
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    TravelTravel Registered Users Posts: 276 Major grins
    edited November 7, 2010
    Very nice work!
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    Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited November 7, 2010
    Thanks guys, i have plans to shoot these cultural sports more frequently it allows me to learn more and more about my own country and people, and share with the world is just awesome.
    Let me get a decent zoom lens and try this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqB-0hatR0U these sports can be very dangerous sometime especially for photographers lol
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    jackiejayjackiejay Registered Users Posts: 714 Major grins
    edited November 7, 2010
    BEAUTIFUL!!Loved 9,11,13.They were ALL great shots youre work needs no words the pics speaks for themselves
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    stirinthesaucestirinthesauce Registered Users Posts: 293 Major grins
    edited November 7, 2010
    fantastic images! Loved everyone of them.
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    Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited November 8, 2010
    Thanks Jackie and Stirinthesauce
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    StueveShotsStueveShots Registered Users Posts: 544 Major grins
    edited November 13, 2010
    Amazing shots...and I appreciate so much the chance to "visit" an area that is so unknown to me. The colors...my goodness...so wonderful. And the faces are so beautiful and expressive.
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    BradfordBennBradfordBenn Registered Users Posts: 2,506 Major grins
    edited November 13, 2010
    Amazing photos as usual Awais. I love the colors.
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    Bend The LightBend The Light Registered Users Posts: 1,887 Major grins
    edited November 13, 2010
    All are stunning, but I really love the men in #5 and #8, and the boy in #9. Such character, captured expertly. Thank you for sharing.
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    Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited November 15, 2010
    Thank you guys! always love to hear from you.
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    chickendropchickendrop Registered Users Posts: 175 Major grins
    edited January 3, 2011
    I agree with everyone, outstanding photos!! You have a great eye!
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    dadwtwinsdadwtwins Registered Users Posts: 804 Major grins
    edited January 4, 2011
    good to see your work as usual Awais.....I loved all of them :-D
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    SnowgirlSnowgirl Registered Users Posts: 2,155 Major grins
    edited January 4, 2011
    I thoroughly enjoyed every one of your photographs. The clarity and colours are amazing.

    A man I know here (in Canada) tent pegs but I've never seen it done before. And the costumes are terrific.
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    cr8ingwavescr8ingwaves Registered Users Posts: 194 Major grins
    edited January 4, 2011
    Thank you so much for sharing your culture and country with us. I really look forward to more.
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    Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited January 6, 2011
    Thanks guys, i appreciate your kind comments. You are welcome to join in for next tent pegging event :D
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    aj986saj986s Registered Users Posts: 1,100 Major grins
    edited January 6, 2011
    STUNNING photos! Great color & action. And your portraits are spectacular. clap.gif
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