~ intricacies ~, a photo from Xorazm, West

Photographer's Note

A closed up view of a carved marble base known as 'bayuston' used to support engraved wooden columns of buildings such mosques, civil buildings and palaces in the old city of Khiva Ichan Qala. Characterised by
their hardness, strength and durability in carrying load of columns & pillars, marbles also protect them from damage due to humidity, rain and snow in winter. This architectural style is only unique to Khiva and differs significantly from those in Bukhara and Samarkand. It's considered a monumental record which has great artistic value and historical significance.

Both 'bayuston' and wooden columns are exquisitely carved by master craftsmen with many decorative elements such as the floral decorations and complex geometric shapes. Some with engraved inscriptions such
as poems, songs and proverbs besides, dates and names of the engravers.

Taken at Kunya Ark, one of two most important remaining ancient palaces in Central Asia dated from 13th century.

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Setting: 44 mm, 1/60 sec, F6.3, ISO Raw 200, 1834 hrs

Additional pictures:
Workshop1: Base of engraved wooden column
Workshop2: General view of Kunya Ark palace courtyard or the 'iwan' and combination of carved wooden column supported by bayuston

jhm, Fis2, jean113, lucasgalodoido, PiotrF has marked this note useful

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Silvio1953 (220665) 2020-02-11 3:43

Ciao Abmdsudi, great view of fantastic artwork, fine details and splendid sharpness, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

jhm (211734) 2020-02-11 6:07

Hello Abmdsudi,

Wonderful photographed and splendid detail image.
Very sharp and clear.
Nice picture, but also excellent photographed.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

Fis2 (169791) 2020-02-11 6:45

Witaj Abmdsudi!
A very interesting view, the stone base of the column is impressive.
Curious details.
Good POV, composition and colors.
Well doneGood evening.
Krzysztof

Sergiom (117241) 2020-02-11 6:51

Bonjour Abmdsudi,

Il y en a du travail dans cette pierre. Surtout qu'il faut absolument éviter le figurisme à tout prix.Très jolies textures.

Amicalement

Serge

jean113 (27639) 2020-02-11 8:42

Hello Abmdsudi, I am always amazed by the skill of the craftsmen who create these beautiful pieces.
Carved with such care and confidence that the patterns will all work out, a fine display of symmetry.
Very interesting notes.
Kind regards, Jean.

pajaran (114971) 2020-02-11 9:13

Pozdrav.
Lep pogled, interesantan i dobar tekst ...
Lepi detalji na gravuri.
Dobar rad sa lepim fotografijama u radionici, lepo pokazano.
lepa arhitektura i gravure.
Zelim vam lepu i mirnu noc, sve najbolje.
Paja.

Greeting.
Nice view, interesting and good text ...
Nice details on the engraving.
Good work with nice photos in the workshop, beautifully demonstrated.
beautiful architecture and engraving.
I wish you a nice and peaceful night, all the best.

lucasgalodoido (27698) 2020-02-11 9:40

Olá Abmdsudi,
bonitas mesmo essas esculturas, imagino o trabalho do artista para fazer elas. Belo registro.
Parabéns e Abraço,
Lucas

Tue (91612) 2020-02-11 13:43

Hello Abmdsudi,
A fantastic photo of these beautiful carvings in the marble, superb sharpness too and a fine, gentle sunlight. The blue backdrop works perfectly too.
Lars

PiotrF (54246) 2020-02-11 15:23

Hello Abmdsudi,
Great close up view of a carved marble base .
Very well composed with fine details, nice colours, good sharpness.
Fine presentation.
Regards
Piotr

Nicou (193806) 2020-02-11 21:25

Hello

quel détail et iamge fantastique vue quel rendu met fines décorations et cette couleurs gris cette formes ces gravures à la surface de la pierre fantastique
Bravo et amitié
Nciou