Between sky and Issyk-Kul Lake: 100 views on Kyrgyzstan

The photography exhibition is dedicated to unique and beautiful nature of Kyrgyzstan. Over 40 000 large and small rivers begin there, and the prevailing part of the state territory is covered with mountains. The glory and diversity of Kyrgyzstan are celebrated in the series of photos by Mikhail Flint and Vladimir Onopko.

Issyk-Kul Lake is the first thing that comes to mind when talking about Kyrgyzstan. The name literally means “a hot lake” and it’s the second largest lake in the world. The photographs reveal unusual and captivating natural contrasts of the country. Red ancient limestone formations descend to the coast of the lake, beautiful mountain peaks are covered with snow and lifeless black rocks coexist with Juniper forests and rich highland pastures.

Beautiful nature of Kyrgyzstan is the common wealth of mankind. Enjoying this nature is like entering a wonderful temple. It gives you a unique peaceful and enriching state of mind that stays with you when you leave the place. We hope that the photographs presented at the exhibition will give you this wonderful feeling, revealing an amazing part of our planet.  

About authors, the members of the photographers-wanderers group:

Mikhail Flint, a Corresponding Member, Russian Academy of Sciences, a deputy director of the Shirshov Institute of Oceanology, Russian Academy of Sciences. Mikhail organised and took part in over 45 expeditions. As a researcher and a traveler, he visited many places of our planet:  the Arctic, Mongolia, Galapagos Islands, New Zealand, Chukotka and many others. In recent years, Mikhail has managed major Russian expeditions to the Arctic. He considers the organization of photo exhibitions as an important part of a travelling photographer's work, and the main opportunity to show other people the beauty and diversity of our planet. 

Vladimir Onopko, a general director of the “Photo-Unit” company, a technical specialist and consultant in the field of modern photographic equipment. Vladimir has been a photographer for over 15 years. He has repeatedly participated in international exhibitions about photo, video and studio equipment. Vladimir is a member of the Russian Geographical Society. He participated in the expeditions to Novaya Zemlya, the Aral Sea, the Ustyurt Plateau, Kyrgyzstan and other lesser-known areas of our planet.

Site of the photographers-wanderers group: www.photo-expedition.ru