Eagle
Hunters
Kazakh Eagle Hunter Photographs- Portrait Series
Eagle Hunter Photograph- Clara, Kanysh and Bekmukhambet riding to the hunting grounds near the village of Nura with Clara's eagle AK Balak (White Legs), Kazakhstan.
Eagle Hunter Photograph- Hunting in some of the most remote and unforgiving parts of Kazakstan along the Russian boarder
Eagle Hunter Photograph- Hunting in some of the most remote and unforgiving parts of Kazakstan along the Russian boarder
Eagle Hunter Photograph-hunting in some of the most remote and unforgiving parts of Kazakstan along the Russian boarder
Eagle Hunter Photograph-hunting in some of the most remote and unforgiving parts of Kazakstan along the Russian border.
Eagle Hunter Photograph- hunting in some of the most remote and unforgiving parts of Kazakstan along the Russian border.
Eagle Hunter Photograph-hunting in some of the most remote and unforgiving parts of Kazakstan along the Russian boader.
Eagle Hunter Photograph-hunting in some of the most remote and unforgiving parts of Kazakstan along the Russian border.
Eagle Hunter Photographs-hunting in some of the most remote and unforgiving parts of Kazakstan along the Russian border.
Traditional Eagle Hunters in Kazakhstan
Eagle Hunter Photographs- Portrait Series
A series of photographic portraits taken of traditional eagle hunters from the town of Nura in Kazakhstan.
The golden eagles are trained from a young age to hunt small prey like foxes, rabbits, and even wolves. The bond between the eagle and its owner is a special one, built through years of trust and training.
These photographs capture the essence of the Kazakh tradition of eagle hunting, which dates back to the days of Genghis Khan. The tradition was passed down from generation to generation, with each hunter adding their own unique style and personality to the practice. The portraits showcase the hunters in their traditional clothing, holding their majestic eagles with pride and reverence.
However, the tradition of eagle hunting faced a challenge with the end of communism. The Soviet government saw eagle hunting as a barbaric and outdated practice and tried to eradicate it. This led to a decline in the number of eagle hunters and almost led to the extinction of the tradition. But with the fall of communism, the practice saw a resurgence, and today, it is celebrated as an important part of Kazakh culture.
Eagle Hunter photographs by Sam Faulkner