Behzad J. Larry- Portrait, Travel, and Expeditionary Photography

Buzkashi // Central Asia

  • The rider on the 2nd white horse from the right carries the buzkashi goat at full gallop while other riders surround him and joust for control of the carcass. He ended up getting the goat in the circle and winning this round.
  • A rider does twirls after the Buzkashi game to show off for my camera.
  • This older gentleman took a dive from his horse while trying to pick the goat up. He was back on and at it a few seconds later.
  • One of the riders from the village we were staying in after a good round.
  • This young rider had several blood stains on his white jacket and bloody knuckles. But he was all smiles for the camera.
  • A rider comes to collect his cash after winning a round.
  • A rider carries the goat while avoiding nearby participants. The goat was snatched away soon after.
  • Riders struggle for the goat at full gallop. It was amazing to see these displays of strength and horsemanship.
  • A participant gets ready to enter the fray.
  • While there were over a hundred riders participating, there must have been at least 700 people who had come to watch. Mostly men, they feasted on kebabs and consumed copious amounts of vodka.
  • Riders gallop while fighting over the goat. This was the last charge for the grand prize.
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  • Intro
  • Snow Leopards
  • Nomad Studio
  • Travel Portraits // Ladakh
  • Landscapes // Roof of the World
  • Buzkashi // Central Asia
  • Changpa // Nomads of the Tibetan Plateau
  • Trans-Himalayan Wildlife
  • The Silverback // Mountain Gorillas of Rwanda
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