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A story I shot for National Geographic with writer David Quammen. Amongst other things, we looked at how religion can possibly have a positive impact on conservation. Fascinating topic.
€600
I finally got the eyes closed. The intimacy of the outfit, the expression, the touching, not what one assimilates with wrestling. It’s all out there. Wrestling is one of Mongolia’s age-old ‘Three Manly Skills’, along with horsemanship and archery – it’s called Bökh. Before a match, tradition dictates that the wrestler must keep one hand on his trainer’s shoulders and circle around him a few times with his eyes closed. Respect. Khövsgöl Province.
A story I shot for National Geographic with writer David Quammen. Amongst other things, we looked at how religion can possibly have a positive impact on conservation. Fascinating topic.
Format: Archival print, printed with pigment ink on acid free Hahnemühle paper.
Open Edition
Signed and titled on the back.
Image Size: 36 cm x 48 cm
Print is sold unmounted
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This print will be printed to order in Hong Kong and will usually ship within 2 weeks of receipt of payment.
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