Buzkashi@26

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.

Your 'Buzkashi' series is excellent - this one inluded. Best regards, El

A most beautiful scene , I like it a lot

 

Another excellent documentary work my friend ^^^ Warm regards

 

***Ali***

Another fantastic work!!!

 

Alberto

... excellent ...congrats ... regards from Cyprus ...

Regards! CL

Another excellent work,beautifful shainy light...........regards

excellent light,sharpness and colors...congrats..(my dear friend,We do not play this game in Turkey)..best regards.

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.

As always dramatic mood and the awesome composition. Simply outstanding. Rgds.

Great , they are coming to us in a circular movement - to the left? BR Joerg

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.

 

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.

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.

Very powerful capture, dear Mujahid. With warm regards.

Great capture and lighting! Congrats!

Exquisite composition and lighting...Marjorie

A dynamic and very succesfull image. A good composition.

Just great!

Best regards, Nebojsa.

 

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!

touch of class, as always!!!! system not allowing a higher rating, will come back later! regards!

Great capture and even better light. Take care Mujahid.