This portrait captures the deep bond between eagle hunters and their majestic birds in Bayan-Ölgii, where Kazakh traditions have survived through time and hardship. Each hunter raises their eagle from a young age, forming a lifelong connection based on respect and loyalty—a profound reflection of Kazakh culture’s harmony with nature. Taken in the Ger of Jenisbek, the portrait is framed by the furs of animals his eagle has hunted, evoking the atmosphere of 17th-century Dutch masters. More than a tradition, eagle hunting is a way of life passed down through generations, thriving in the vast Altai Mountains where 250 eagle hunters continue this ancient practice.