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Bronze 2024 People / Family

Ardabek & Ordabek, The Twins

  • Photographer
    Apostolos Kaloudis
  • Prize
    Bronze in People / Family

Hunting with eagles is an ancient practice that has been passed down through generations. But, not all children develop that special bond with the eagle. For example here is 16y.o Ardabek, son of Eagle Hunter Koki Tolek & grandson of the great Master Baytei Babii. His father explained, that Ardabek expressed his desire to be trained in the art of eagle-hunting from a very young age, but his twin brother Ordabek did not. Eagle hunter's don't push their children to follow.

My name is Apostolos Kaloudis, and I'm an adventurer. I consider myself as an adventurer/explorer, rather than a photographer. When I was studying Medieval History, I was amazed by stories and details of military campaigns. Something that impassioned me later to go out and explore remote lands, such as the Silk Road, the vast Steppes & deserts of Central Asia & northern China or even former Himalayan Kingdoms.