Photos Of Uzbekistan

[Heike Fallago]

Eversince the new president of Uzbekistan got elected, the country went through swift transformations. The borders were finally opened up after 25 years of isolation from the world. With visa-free entry for many developed countries and an online eVisa system for everyone else, tourists from all over the world have been flocking to see this unique country that very few know even exists.

My specific job was to drive through all the regions and create imagery for the ministry of tourism, so that they can use high-resolution versions of my photos to promote the country both internally and externally. So it was obviously a big responsibility, something I acknowledged and understood fully before accepting the job.

The first issue I have to get out of the way has to do with safety and security while visiting Uzbekistan. Since Central Asia is a very unfamiliar territory for many, there may be concerns with the overall stability of the region. With countries like Afghanistan bordering the country, one might wonder how safe it is to visit Uzbekistan.

On top of that, the government of Uzbekistan pays close attention to its borders and keeps security tight at all times. Government police and military personnel control the borders, while special tourist police force guards all important landmarks. The locals are very friendly and welcoming. In short, Uzbekistan is one of the safest countries to visit for tourism purposes.

When flying to Uzbekistan, you will most likely be landing in its capital, Tashkent. With a population of over 2 million, Tashkent is the biggest city in not only Uzbekistan, but also all of Central Asia. It is a large and very clean city, offering quite a bit to see and experience for a traveling photographer. The highlights of Tashkent include: food, museums, metro stations, parks and mosques. While many travelers skip Tashkent and go directly to historic cities like Bukhara and Samarkand, I would highly recommend to start the journey in the capital and explore it for a couple of days.

Why a replica? Because the original is too valuable from the Islamic standpoint to be stored in a museum. After its journey to Russia and back (the Quran was finally returned to Uzbekistan in 1924), it has been securely kept in the library of the Khast Imam Complex.

The Museum of Victims of Repressions is a reminder of some of the sad history of political repressions that took place in Uzbekistan during the Soviet era. The main memorial site is interesting to see, although I personally did not find it all that appealing for photography:

If you want to explore nature and photograph some of the most beautiful mountain regions of Uzbekistan, the Ugam-Chatkal National Park is the place to go. It is about a two hour drive from Tashkent to the entrance, but you have to hire a local driver with a 44 SUV who can drive you into the most beautiful areas of the park. Unfortunately, the park is not easy to get into, and you must show your passport to get a permit to enter the park.

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For now, Khiva is a delight to visit and photograph. A combination of soft, autumnal light, clear desert skies, photogenic people, uncluttered backgrounds, and stately, robust architecture, made it a photography paradise. I walked an average of 10 miles per day in my two weeks in Uzbekistan, not only visiting the major sites, but also roaming the back streets, meeting the locals. It was one of the most enjoyable travel photography experiences of my life.

Jeff what a fabulous compilation of photos of Khiva, a location I have not even heard of. Too bad about the call to prayer not being allowed. I so enjoyed hearing it again on our trip to Jordan.

Now as to a favourite photo I think I shall pick #12. I am imagining for that creative angle you were doing some gymnastics.

I imagine in 1996 it was very remote and maybe a little ragged. They have clearly poured a lot of money into restoring the town and the new train station will zip people there on the bullet train in no time. Looks like your sister-in-law was eerily prescient.

Hi, my name is Jeff Bell. I went to Europe on a two-month trip in 2001 and never stopped traveling. I have visited over 50 countries, lived in Alaska for 14 years, Bangkok for five, and I currently reside in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Follow along for photo essays, travel stories and the occasional cartoon.

Dear readers, I now give you the unprecedented sequel to Photos of Places I've never Been To! Just like the previous one, these are courtesy of Daniel Gandini from his trip through Uzbekistan. Here is the ancient Silk Road city of Khiva! Please enjoy!

I'll start by saying that I have not yet been to this city or this country. However, our contributing photographer Daniel Gandini has. Therefore please enjoy these photos of the former capital of Timur's empire, Silk Road metropolis, and possibly once the most powerful city on Earth: Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Although I can't personally verify, the place looks amazing. Please enjoy.

Your clothing in the visa photo affects the visibility of your face and the overall quality of the photo. You should wear clothing that you would typically wear on a daily basis when taking your visa photo. Religious attire is allowed unless it covers important features of your face.

If you are employed at a job that requires you wear a uniform to perform daily activites, (such as construction, police, firefighting, nurse etc.) you should take off your uniform when taking your photo.

Taking a picture for a visa application of a baby or toddler comes with its own difficulties. They move a lot, and it may be challenging to keep them straight and without closing their eyes or opening their mouth. No matter how difficult it may be, their photo must meet the standard requirements for the Uzbekistan visa photo. You cannot be in the photo holding them, but you can:

Should I Print Out the Pictures?You must print two photos for your Uzbekistan visa visa application that meet all the requirements for an Uzbekistan visa application and must be printed on high-quality photo paper.

Hiya! I'm Eleonore, a twenty-something from Florida, living in London and traveling everywhere in between. Here you'll find travel ideas, itineraries, and stories and photos from the road. Thanks for taking a peek!

I honestly had never considered visiting Uzbekistan, but you totally changed my mind! These photos are stunning. The ship graveyard is so eerie, and the mosques are gorgeous! Thanks for opening my eyes to this place.

Hiya! I'm Eleonore, a twenty-something from Florida, living in London and traveling everywhere in between. Here you'll find travel ideas, itineraries, stories and photos from the road. Thanks for taking a peek!

I was born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, the country my family fled to during the II-WW. It was a safe haven for Jews at that time. We left when I was 3 and I never went back there until May 2017. I heard many stories, finally, after 43 years, I have revisited the city I was born.

I have travelled a lot, and as a photographer, one is cautious in a new place. It took me by complete surprise; people love their photos to be taken. They are even honoured. As soon as they noticed the camera pointing at them, they started posing, and even coming up to me asking for a selfie with me. Quite a change from what I am used in Europe, where I usually try to stay unnoticed on street shoots. People were thanking me and shaking my hand for taking their photos. What a wonderful feeling.

Sadly we could only spend 7 hours in Samarkand. Obviously not enough to explore all its beauty, nor hidden treasures. I would love to come back. In Samarkand, all people wore national colourful clothing, whereas in Tashkent people were dressed more like Europeans. People from all over Uzbekistan come to visit these places of worship; some can only afford to come once in their lives.

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