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BIFA 2023

Taming A Mere Bird

  • Photographer
    Apostolos Kaloudis

“Own your identity. Love who you are in the world. Love your deafness.” – said ones Nyle DiMarco. For thousand of years, nomadic hunters used birds of prey as a valuable hunting companion across the northern steppes from Eurasia to China. It was fundamental for the acquisition of food and furs in the harsh,unforgiving winter months. The relationship between the hunter and the eagle is forged when the eagle was a wee eaglet and the image symbolizes a trusted bond between the two. Here is Eagle Hunter Jenisbek Tserik at his favorite hunting spot.

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.