For thousands of years, nomadic hunters used birds of prey as valuable hunting companions across the northern steppes from Eurasia to China. This was fundamental for acquiring food and furs in the harsh, unforgiving winter months. Here is eagle hunter Huanjol, a legendary master in the traditional art and knowledge (tak) of taming eagles. He has no children. His unique training method, as emphasized by an elder eagle master, is at risk of being lost.
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.