Butterfly - Ltd Edition 1/10 - Paper Photograph

Butterfly, Afghanistan, 2011. Limited edition 1 of 10 30x45 Inches - Lasal Photo Matte This image was National Geographic Traveller First Place Winner 2012 and is part of The Wakhan an Other Afghanista collection. This image was shot in the Kyrgyz lands of the Wakhan Corridor. The intimacy of this everyday life moment, shot inside of a family yurt, is in total contrast with the harsh environment these nomadic tribes live in. On the right we notice a television and a sound console. These tribes live weeks away from any village by foot. In spite of being located at an altitude of 4,300 meters in one of the most remote areas of Afghanistan they are equipped with solar panels, satellite dishes and cellphones. Ancestral ways of living, with touches of modernity. National Geographic contributing photographer Alexandra Avakian, one of this year's judges, shares her thoughts on the first place winner: The light and texture captured in this portrait are painterly, and the predominance of red is rich. The content of the photo is striking because the photographer captured both the nomads’ traditional way of life and some of their modern accouterments—the viewer gets the visual satisfaction of something that goes against cliché. Triangle shapes tend to add dynamism to photos. In this picture they appear in several places, including the main subject’s knee, elbow, and white scarf. ------ Wakhan, an Other Afghanistan http://www.wakhan-anotherafghanistan.com Written from an intimate angle, the project celebrates the beauty and simplicity of these ancient cultures, generally unknown to the world. Presented as a hybrid experience, offering the viewer a different vision of a country they believe, perhaps incorrectly, they already know. 1st place winner national geographic traveler photo 2012 Rendez-Vous du Cinéma Québecois - Best First Documentary Film 2014 photo district annual 2012 artist wanted – exposure 2011 2013 new york emmy awards (nomination) Supported by Arsenal Contemporary Art Center, Nikon Canada, Mom Industries, Impossible Project, The Québec Government Office in New York, Duggal Visual Solutions, Artnet Auctions.

Photography:Digital on Paper

Artist Produced Limited Edition of:10

Size:45 W x 30 H x 0.1 D in

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