Ellen Geerlings

Documentary photography from nomadic and rural communities

Traditional Mongolian nomad horseback riding

Mongolian nomad in traditional clothing riding a horse on grassy steppe with mountains

The image shows a Mongolian nomad dressed in traditional clothing and a fur hat, riding a brown horse across an expansive grassland. The landscape is vast and open, featuring green grassy plains extending towards distant mountain ranges under a partly cloudy sky. The nomad holds the reins and appears focused, capturing a scene of rural life and nomadic culture in Mongolia. The overall atmosphere is serene with natural lighting highlighting the textures of the grass and the rugged mountains.