Tent pegging at remote village of Pakistan

Awais Yaqub

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 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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schmoo

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.

kdog

Fascinating shots, Awais. The people and action shots are beautiful. You've really kicked up the clarity of your shots recently. Keep 'em coming!

ian408

I am fascinated by these as well. So much color; so much texture; so much expression on the faces of people. Very beautiful.

chrisjohnson

Marvellous images, thanks.

1andyw

Love your work. Thank you, thank you.

Awais Yaqub

thanks guys, it was great fun wish i could stay there for little longer.

denisegoldberg

Wonderful images! I especially like the last one.

--- Denise

jpope42

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.

Awais Yaqub

Thanks, Denise and Jim!

Wicked_Dark

Excellent series. I almost felt like I was there. Now tell me, are they trying to get the tent pole out or what?

YoungNomad

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!!!!

Awais Yaqub

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 though this type of dare is not part of all tent pegging events, this video will give you clear idea of how they do it

Awais Yaqub

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 India

lizzard_nyc

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.

Icebear

Stunning work, as usual. Thank you for the video link too! Amazing skill.

Travel

Very nice work!

Awais Yaqub

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

jackiejay

BEAUTIFUL!!Loved 9,11,13.They were ALL great shots youre work needs no words the pics speaks for themselves

stirinthesauce

fantastic images! Loved everyone of them.

Awais Yaqub

Thanks Jackie and Stirinthesauce

StueveShots

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.

BradfordBenn

Amazing photos as usual Awais. I love the colors.

Bend The Light

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.

Awais Yaqub

Thank you guys! always love to hear from you.

chickendrop

I agree with everyone, outstanding photos!! You have a great eye!

dadwtwins

good to see your work as usual Awais.....I loved all of them :-D

Snowgirl

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.

cr8ingwaves

Thank you so much for sharing your culture and country with us. I really look forward to more.

Awais Yaqub

Thanks guys, i appreciate your kind comments. You are welcome to join in for next tent pegging event

aj986s

STUNNING photos! Great color & action. And your portraits are spectacular.