Restoration work, a photo from Bukhara, West

Photographer's Note

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The Bakha ad-Din Nakshband complex in Bukhara has many timber structural posts but some are well worn and in need of restoration work or even replacement.
Here you see one of the posts that was in poor condition with a worker undertaking repairs.
I'll be having a brief pause from TE whilst we get down to serious Christmas business. See you all in a few days and hope that for those where Christmas is relevant that you have a good one and may 2022 be a much better one.

jemaflor, ikeharel, jhm, Fis2, pierrefonds, alvaraalto, macjake, COSTANTINO, adramad, mcmtanyel has marked this note useful

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Silvio1953 (220717) 2021-12-22 21:56

Ciao Ian, lovely composition with man at restoration of fascinating damaged art work, excellent clarity, splendid light, wonderful colors and fine details, very well done, my friend, Merry Christmas and Happy new Year, ciao Silvio

jemaflor (146382) 2021-12-22 23:02

Hi Ian,
interesting photo about restoration and this worker, good quality fot the presentationwell done, tfs.

pajaran (115025) 2021-12-22 23:31

Pozdrav.

Lep pogled i trenutak, dobar tekst ...
Lep umetnicki rad na drvenom stubu, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama, kontartsom i uhvacenim trenutkom sa umetnikom.
Dobar rad, lepa fotografija.

Zelim vam sve najbolje.
Paja

emka (157280) 2021-12-23 0:13

Hello Ian,

Always nice to see people working. Interesting scene.
I also wish you a healthy Christmas and a prosperous new year 2022.
Best regards

MAlgo

holmertz (102066) 2021-12-23 1:34

Hello Ian,
It's an interesting and well composed photo with the man and the wooden post calling for equal attention.
Kind regards and a Merry Christmas,
Gert

jhm (211734) 2021-12-23 6:23

Hello Ian,

Restauration, a work with much patience
Excellent detail too, lovely image.
Real a beautiful picture.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John

Royaldevon (85674) 2021-12-23 6:42

Hello Ian,

The post looks to be seriously affected by woodworm. I wonder if they have treatments for such nasties!
I have seen ancient, wooden features repaired on TV but wonder if this guy has the necessary products. I'm not questioning his skill.
I see this was in the time before Covid but I wonder if he would need a mask for the work he is doing.

Have a lovely Christmas,
Bev :-)

Fis2 (169847) 2021-12-23 6:52

Witaj Lan!
A very curious scene.
Interesting work of the restoration well shown.
Good POV, colors and light.
Well done.
Warm regards.
Krzysztof

pierrefonds (113676) 2021-12-23 6:57

Hi Ian,

You have captured well the concentration of the worker. The point of view is showing the details of the post. The colors and the sharpness are very good. Have a nice day.

Pierre

lousat (138683) 2021-12-23 10:02

Hi Ian,very difficult work, trying to respect the original forms of wooden columns,interesting post another time from Bukhara well done as usual. Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

Tue (91658) 2021-12-23 10:16

Hello Ian,
A good photo of this man working on the renovation of the wood carvings. Excellent composition, lighting and clarity. Well done.
Lars

abmdsudi (95869) 2021-12-23 17:38

Hi Ian
Am just imagining it when it is fully restored to its former glory. Nice detailed shot with lovely textures
Best regards

mkamionka (73500) 2021-12-24 0:13

Hi Ian,
great reoportage photo here with the artist at work.
Yest I know what you mean I have a busy time now as well especially today. I just use a couple of minutes now before I get to start cooking some traditional POlish meal.
Enjoy the break!
Merry Christmas,
M

alvaraalto (42804) 2021-12-25 2:15

Hello Ian,
Excellent, interesting photo of the renovation work on this impressive wooden object.
The man looks like an experienced craftsman.
Excellent picture
Best wished for your serious Christmas business.
Well done.
Merry Christmas, groet Rob

Periko (9105) 2021-12-25 9:58

Hi Ian
Interesting composition, good exposure, saturation and sharpness.
Only an expert can restore ancient objects.

Merry Xmas.

macjake (98262) 2021-12-25 14:39

Hi Ian
its been a long time, I'll have to review your gallery and check for abandoned buildings. but first...this caught my attention. This is a country high up on my list, but not sure it would be for my wife. and...living in Western Canada...this is a looooooong flight for us. very cool and interesting, we don't usually see such scenes on TE from this country, love it. enjoy your Xmas! cheers
Craig

COSTANTINO (115605) 2021-12-25 21:51

Hello my dearest friend
have a nice day today
photo with great originality
presenting a worker undertaking
repairs !!!!!
nice timing for you,,,
regards
Costantino

adramad (72592) 2021-12-26 9:11

Hello Ian,
Magnificent composition with the restored in full development of his work, great that the wonderful monuments of this city are taken care of.
I hope you will enjoy this Christmas that ends today.
Have a good Sunday.
Warm greetings.
Luis.

jmdias (114360) 2021-12-26 9:27

ian

a nice portrait of the worker facing the columns in timber where we can see the damages of the termites. excellent image.
take care

jorge

kasianowak (17672) 2021-12-26 12:24

Fascinating. These wooden structure must require a lot of work, we rarely thing about it but it must be really challenging to keep them in a good condition.
Hope you had a nice break and the serious Christmas business went to plan! :-)
Best wishes
Kasia

GyurMaster (24682) 2021-12-28 12:21

Hello Ian,

Excellent photo taken with the right balance. I like how the restorer focuses on its job, sharpening his tools.

Best Wishes,
Gy

PS: Regarding your mother's folding camera: it is most probably 'eats' 120 roll film. Kodak, Ilford still offers them both in colour and BW at various ISO speeds. (You may also wanna try Lomography films). Larger camera stores and ebay are good sources. I can only encourage you to give it a try! You won't regret. ;-)

mcmtanyel (67757) 2022-01-15 20:51

Hello Ian,
Lovely close-up of this artisan at work, a great portrait!
Regards,
MT