Kara Collection

Arctic Fox searches for food, sniffing lemmings and other food under deep snow on Kara sea shore (Alopex lagopus). tundra of Taimyr peninsula, North of Siberia, Russian Arctic, winter

Ottoman Wars / Vienna
John III Sobieski, king of Poland, attacks the Turkish army under Kara Mustapha Pashs besieging Vienna, and though outnumbered 2 to 1 routs it and saves the city

Samoyed / Kara Sea / 1928
CHAMPION KARA SEA Challenge certificate winner owned by Mr D. Edwards. Date: 1928

Portrait of a Kara man
Trevor Cole

Plan of the Battle of Vienna, 12 September 1683
Holy Roman Empire. Plan of the Battle of Vienna, 12 September 1683. It took place at Kahlenberg Mountain, near Vienna, ather the city had been besieged by the Ottoman Empire during two months

Men of the Kara
Trevor Cole

Dust and light
Trevor Cole

Kara shepherding
Trevor Cole

Dust and dawn in Dus
Trevor Cole

Kara sunrise
Trevor Cole

Young Kara herder
Trevor Cole

Kara herder
Trevor Cole

Kara goat herder
Trevor Cole

Kara boy herder
Trevor Cole

Shepherding
Trevor Cole

Kokerboom or Quiver Tree (Aloe dichotoma) in late afternoon light, Mesosaurus Fossil Camp, near Keetmanshoop, Namibia, Africa

Bark of Kokerboom or Quiver Tree (Aloe dichotoma), Mesosaurus Fossil Camp, near Keetmanshoop, Namibia, Africa

Kokerboom or Quiver Trees (Aloe dichotoma) at sunset, Mesosaurus Fossil Camp, near Keetmanshoop, Namibia, Africa

Kokerboom or Quiver Trees (Aloe dichotomum) at sunset, Mesosaurus Fossil Camp, near Keetmanshoop, Namibia, Africa

The Russian Prison System in Siberia (b / w photo)
1063631 The Russian Prison System in Siberia (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Russian Prison System in Siberia)

Kara, Convicts returning at night from the mines (litho)
5198492 Kara, Convicts returning at night from the mines (litho) by Sandham, Henry (1842-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kara, Convicts returning at night from the mines)

Returning from Kara on the ice of the Shilka river (litho)
5198536 Returning from Kara on the ice of the Shilka river (litho) by Sandham, Henry (1842-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Returning from Kara on the ice of the Shilka river)

Convicts at work in one of the Kara gold placers (litho)
5198489 Convicts at work in one of the Kara gold placers (litho) by Sandham, Henry (1842-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Convicts at work in one of the Kara gold placers)

Karo warrior
ManginiPhotography

Kara goat herders
Trevor Cole

Kara shepherds
Trevor Cole

SAMOYED / KARA SEA / 1928
CHAMPION KARA SEA Challenge certificate winner owned by Mr D. Edwards. Date: 1928

Quiver trees and rock piles in Kalahari Desert, Karas Region, Namibia

RUSSIA - Arctic tundra, melting snows, tundra of Taimyr peninsula near Kara Sea

Sultan Osman I - leader of the Ottoman Turks
Osman I or Othman I or Osman Gazi (12581326) Ottoman Turkish Sultan Osman Ghazi, Turkish, nicknamed " Kara" (black) - leader of the Ottoman Turks

Common Wonder / Frog-eyed Gecko (Teratoscincus scincus). Central Karakum desert - Turkmenistan - former CIS - Spring - April

Darkling Beetle - burrowing in the sand to escape heat of the day (Sympiezocnemis gigantea). sand dunes of Karakum desert - Turkmenistan - Spring - April

Karakum / Qaraqum / Kara Kum / Garagum Canal - water comes from water pump in sluices. goes along Kopet-Dag Mountain Range - Turkmenistan - Spring - April

Common Wonder Gecko / Frog-eyed Gecko - looks for prey under a bush in sand dunes - licks his eye to prevent it from drying - feeds mostly on insects (Teratoscincus scincus)

KARA MUSTAFA d. 1683. Grand vizier of Turkey (1676-83). Contemporary engraving

Black Ahmed - Champion Wrestler
Black Ahmed (Cara Achmed) - a champion wrestler from Constantinople, wearing a champions sash and bearing the medals of his victories with pride

Scarlet camellia, Kara tsubaki, Thea japonica Nois. flore semipleno forma.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Crimson-flecked white camellia, Kara nishiki, Thea japonica Nois. flore semipleno forma.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu

Agama / Agamid Lizard - camouflaged by sand pattern on its back (Agamidae sp.). sand dunes of Central Karakum desert - Turkmenistan - Spring - April

Toad - in sand dunes of Central Karakum desert at night (Bufo sp.). Turkmenistan - Spring - April

Toad - at night - sand dunes of Central Karakum desert (Bufo sp.). Turkmenistan - Spring - April

Darkling Beetle - runs for a cover after feeding at dawn (Sympiezocnemis gigantea). sand dunes of Central Karacum desert - Turkmenistan - Spring - April

Darkling Beetle - crosses tracks of other similar beetles (Sympiezocnemis gigantea). sand dunes of Karakum desert - Turkmenistan - Spring - March

Weevil beetle - on dry branch of a Saxaul bush - Central Karakum desert (Curculionidae sp.). Turkmenistan - Spring - April

Ground Beetle - sand dunes of Central Karakum desert (Scarites sp.). Turkmenistan - Spring - April

Cockchafer Beetle (close relative of May bug) - adult female - at night (Chioneosoma komarovi ). Central Karakum desert - hides in Saxaul bush during mating period - waiting for a male to come flying

Toadheaded Agamid Lizard - uses its camouflage colouring to hide - presses itself into the sand (Phrynocephalus mistaceus). sand dunes of Karakum desert - Turkmenistan - Spring - April

Darkling Beetle - in the evening (Sternodes caspicus Pallas). Turkmenistan - Central Karakum Desert - Spring - April

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"Kara: A Journey Through History, Nature, and Culture" In the vast Arctic tundra, an elusive Arctic Fox known as Kara embarks on a relentless search for food. With its keen senses, it sniffs out lemmings amidst the frozen landscape, showcasing the resilience of nature's hunters. Centuries ago, the name "Kara" echoed through history during the Ottoman Wars. The Battle of Vienna in 1683 saw Kara Mustapha leading his troops against formidable odds. A portrait captures the essence of a Kara man - proud and determined - representing a legacy that still resonates today. The battle plan reveals intricate strategies employed by men of the Kara to conquer Vienna. Dust and light filled their path as they fought bravely for their cause. Their story intertwines with tales of shepherding in distant lands where dust meets dawn in Dus. From Russia's melting snows to the barren beauty of its arctic tundra, Kara shepherds navigate treacherous terrains with unwavering dedication. They safeguard their flocks amidst changing landscapes while preserving ancient traditions passed down through generations. As we delve into this captivating journey through time and space, we discover how "Kara" transcends mere words or names; it represents an indomitable spirit ingrained within humanity itself – one that endures hardships and embraces challenges head-on. Join us on this expedition where history merges with nature's wonders – from Arctic Foxes sniffing lemmings to battles waged at Vienna's gates long ago. Let us celebrate those who embody the strength and resilience encapsulated by "Kara, " reminding us that even amidst dust-filled dawns or melting snows, there is always hope for a brighter future rooted in our shared heritage.