awais 0 Posted March 2, 2009 Buzkashi, which literally translated means "goat grabbing" is the national sport of Afghanistan. This game is playing in Pakistan, Turkey, Israel, UK and Afghanistan. Many historians believe that Buzkashi began with the Turkic-Mongol people, and it is indigenously shared by the people of Northern Afghanistan. There are two main types of Buzkashi, Tudabarai and Qarajai. Tudabarai is relatively simple compared with Qarajai, even though they share similar objectives. In Buzkashi, a headless carcass is placed in the center of a circle and surrounded by the players of two opposing teams. The object of the game is to get control of the carcass and bring it to the scoring area. Although it seems like a simple task, it is not. Only the most masterful players, (called chapandaz) ever even get close to the carcass. The competition is fierce, and the winner of a match receives prizes that have been donated by a sponsor. These prizes range from money, to fine turbans and clothes. In order for someone to become a chapandaz, one must undergo a tremendous amount of difficult training. In fact, the best chapandaz, are usually over the age of forty. Buzkashi is definitely not a game for the weak. The players are not the only ones who undergo arduous training; the horses that participate in buzkashi must train for five years before ever making it to the playing field. Buzkashi, is indeed a dangerous sport, but intensive training and excellent communication between the horse and rider can help minimize the risk of injury. Yor are welcome for critique and rating. Link to comment
elportebonheur 0 Posted March 3, 2009 Your 'Buzkashi' series is excellent - this one inluded. Best regards, El Link to comment
ali.r 0 Posted March 3, 2009 Another excellent documentary work my friend ^^^ Warm regards ***Ali*** Link to comment
ahmetgurses 0 Posted March 4, 2009 ... excellent ...congrats ... regards from Cyprus ... Link to comment
falaksher 0 Posted March 7, 2009 Another excellent work,beautifful shainy light...........regards Link to comment
m_akin 2 Posted March 9, 2009 excellent light,sharpness and colors...congrats..(my dear friend,We do not play this game in Turkey)..best regards. Link to comment
gbgrubb 0 Posted March 11, 2009 Hello Mujahid. What a beautiful capture you made with your camera. The lighting is supurb, and also the colors, action, sharpness, composition. Very fine work indeed. Cheers. Link to comment
kaushikphotography 0 Posted March 12, 2009 As always dramatic mood and the awesome composition. Simply outstanding. Rgds. Link to comment
vetterhome1 0 Posted March 14, 2009 Great , they are coming to us in a circular movement - to the left? BR Joerg Link to comment
gsaphoto 2 Posted March 15, 2009 Well done. Nice moment. I think it will be better if you give more space on right, and crop more on left side of the image. Link to comment
soniam 6 Posted March 20, 2009 Wonderful capture and composition. I hope you do not mind me saying that the sky is lacking the amazing texture and contrasts you often accomplish. I am also sad that the light is against them so you cannot see their faces. Still, I am glad you shared this photo. I love seeing these sports. Link to comment
awais 0 Posted March 20, 2009 Thank you very much for your precious comments. You are right the sky is distracting in this image. I will repost this image with another sky. I am improving my skill with the help of you friends. Link to comment
dionysos 0 Posted April 23, 2009 A dynamic and very succesfull image. A good composition. Link to comment
t37traveler 0 Posted May 20, 2009 Love the photo and really appreciate the explanation to better understand the photo! I especially like the color palette - very subdued neutral tones except for three bright head pieces. Nice composition and textures also. A fine piece of work! Link to comment
awaraagard 0 Posted May 30, 2009 touch of class, as always!!!! system not allowing a higher rating, will come back later! regards! Link to comment
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