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Mongolia rests in the nether region of several worlds. Officially Asia, but with many Caucasian infusions from their neighbors to the north. Inhabited, but nearly as sparsely as any nation on Earth. Its people live a rugged, albeit fascinating life, in great contact with the lands, though they’re not always kind to them. In vast desert sections lacking all but the toughest vegetation, the people’s livestock become their life and living. All aspects of live revolve around, and come from their animal brethren. They still follow the nomadic ways of their ancestors, moving everything they own several times a year to follow the resources.

Quinn Ryan Mattingly is an American documentary photographer, based in South East Asia for the past several years. His passion for travel and people has led him to some some of the most fascinating places on the planet and encounters with people so alike and so different at the same time. Quinn has a passion for telling the stories of the voiceless, less fortunate inhabitants of these lands.

Kanika Nagpal

amazing photo and really awesome work Quinn!

Jun 16, 2009 @ 11:45 am

Vidya

I just love # 15!

Jun 16, 2009 @ 3:38 pm

Quinn

Looks great. Thanks for the publish, and thanks Vidya for the comment. Can’t wait to see what else is coming on here.
Q

Jun 16, 2009 @ 5:38 pm

Sarnai

O’k, I do admit that you did a great job! How bout pictures taken in UB, Shit, I’m so tired of people thinking that everyone in MGL rides a horse and lives in ger. I’m so pissed off to be known as a mutton eating moron, who rides a horse instead of car. I’ll be mad glad if you put some pictures regarding modern life of Mongolians. Tell then the truth!!!

Jun 17, 2009 @ 11:03 am

I do have some photos from UB, but I spent much more time in the countryside, so I have many more photos showing those aspects of Mongolian life, and found myself drawn to the images much more that those in the city. Of course not everyone leads a rural existence, but even if so I don’t think that has anything to do with being a ‘moron’ I found the rural people extremely welcoming and gracious, somewhat less so for the capital dwellers. I do hope to return to Mongolia sometime in the near future to engage in more photographic explorations of the lands and people, during which time I already have ideas to work on more urban stories. Be proud to be Mongolian and all that entails. I do thank you for the compliments as well.
Cheers
Quinn

Jun 18, 2009 @ 1:51 am

Nilanjan

Nice work… Quinn.. did you by any chance. stayed with the nomads out there.. and created a docu.. about their daily life… and those big eagles …

Thanks for sharing such a lovely set of pictures..

Cheers!!!
nil

Jun 18, 2009 @ 2:41 am

Arun

Beautiful collection..

Jun 18, 2009 @ 7:30 pm

Thank you everyone again for the kind compliments. Yes, we stayed with nomadic families nearly all the days we traveled the countryside. A few small tourist camps are scattered about, but generally with the families are the only places to stay. The provide a much more intimate experience as well.

Jun 19, 2009 @ 5:45 am