21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
The Next Generation of Eagle Hunters
“Own your identity. Love who you are in the world. Love your deafness.” – said ones Nyle DiMarco. The Kazakh traditions in a hunter’s family usually have been passed from generation to generation. Once a boy or even a girl in some cases, is strong enough to carry the weight of a golden eagle, it’s time to follow in their forefathers footsteps. With the father's or Grandpas help, the child will learn how to hunt in the beginning with a small hawk & later with eagles, and will then capture and train his/her own. Here is 6y old Alkan, admiring his famous Uncle Jenisbek Tserik, a Multi-title champion.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 04.2022 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2023 |
Photo Location: | Sagsai, Mongolia |
Camera: | NIKON D5300 |
Copyright: | © Apostolos Kaloudis |