Photographic Journal: Mongolia | June 2026

A photographic diary of my journey through Mongolia in June 2026. Moving between natural landscapes and urban spaces, the photographs bring together moments of arrival, movement, and pause.

The sequence follows the rhythm of the journey and the shifts in my attention: from wider views to smaller details, from one setting to the next. Together, the images form a personal record of a particular time spent looking.

A landscape scene with a cloudy sky, mountains with rocky peaks, and a green grassy plain in the foreground.
Desert landscape with small green plants growing in the dirt foreground and rocky hills or mesas in the background under cloudy sky.
Martian landscape with large rock formations, green patches, and a cloudy sky.
A large formation of rocks and boulders in a desert landscape during sunset or sunrise, with a cloudy sky overhead.
A landscape with large reddish-brown rocks and boulders scattered across a dry, sparsely vegetated terrain, under a partly cloudy sky.
A landscape showing rocky terrain and sparse grass under a colorful sky with clouds at sunset or sunrise.
A landscape with yurts in the foreground, rocky hills or mountains in the background, and a colorful sunset sky with clouds.
A landscape view of a sunset with dark clouds in the sky, illuminating the horizon with orange and yellow hues, and a silhouette of trees and hills in the foreground.
A rocky desert landscape with several large rocks and formations, under a colorful sky with purple, pink, and blue clouds at sunset.
A vast open landscape with green grass, scattered rocks, and a small herd of animals, with distant rocky hills under a partly cloudy blue sky.
Scenic view of a wide grassy plains with rocky hills in the distance under a cloudy sky.
A small black insect on green grass and plants growing in sandy soil with small rocks.
A landscape view of the sky during dusk or dawn with dark clouds on the left and a clear blue sky on the right. The moon is visible near the horizon, and there are silhouettes of mountains and tents or structures with umbrellas in the foreground.
A large rock formation with rounded boulders in a desert landscape under a cloudy sky.
Close-up of a rocky surface with textured, layered and fractured rocks in various shades of brown and gray.
A pile of rocks and gravel in a desert landscape with distant rocky hills or mountains under a cloudy sky.
Two women sit on a rocky outdoor landscape, one woman takes a photo while the other looks into the distance, nearby a motorcycle is parked, and a colorful totem pole wrapped with blue, yellow, and white fabric stands in the background under a cloudy
A rugged hillside with large boulder formations covered in sparse shrubbery, overlooking a flat grassy plain under a cloudy sky.
A landscape with large red rocks on the left and open grasslands with small rocks and shrubs extending toward the horizon under a cloudy sky.
Small silvery-green plant growing between the cracks of a rough, textured, brownish-gray rocky surface.
A wide view of a landscape with rugged mountains, a grassy plain, and a blue sky with wispy clouds and a visible crescent moon.
A landscape at sunset with a dark, rocky horizon, and a partly cloudy sky featuring shades of blue, pink, and orange.
Animal bones scattered on the ground in a natural outdoor setting with green grass and plants.
Scenic landscape of rocky terrain with large reddish-brown boulders and cliffs, green vegetation in the foreground, and an expansive sky with scattered clouds.
A view of a small animal skull, possibly a rodent, on the ground next to green plants and dry twigs.
Rock formations on a desert landscape with sparse greenery under a partly cloudy sky.
Night scene of a campsite with tents and people gathered around, illuminated by artificial lighting, under a dark sky with some stars visible.
Nighttime camping scene with tents and people sitting around illuminated area, dark sky with stars visible.
Night sky with a crescent moon and a single bright planet or star, rocky terrain silhouette in the foreground.
Three cows grazing on a grassy field with a backdrop of rolling hills and a partly cloudy blue sky.
An elderly woman in a purple dress and sun hat kneels on grass, preparing raw meat with a knife on a tray, with cooking supplies including pots and buckets nearby, in an outdoor setting.
A landscape of rolling green hills dotted with trees under a partly cloudy sky with patches of blue.
Children and an adult in a grassy field surrounded by tall trees with green leaves, some horses are present, and the children appear to be holding or interacting with flowers.
A group of people gathered outdoors on a grassy field, surrounded by trees and rolling hills under a partly cloudy sky. Some individuals are sitting, some standing, with a person in red attire prominently in the foreground.
A multi-story apartment building with a gray, weathered exterior, laundry hanging inside the windows, and a small yard with discarded construction materials at the bottom.
View of an urban landscape with tall modern glass buildings and an older, weathered building in the foreground, with some greenery at the bottom and a cloudy sky overhead.
A construction site with a crane lifting a large object, surrounded by unfinished buildings and construction materials covered with green tarps, with a backdrop of completed high-rise residential buildings under a cloudy sky.
A detailed statue of a fierce mythological warrior or deity with multiple skulls on his headdress, holding a weapon, and surrounded by ornate decorations, placed inside a shrine with floral patterned walls and wooden framing.
A residential apartment building with glass-enclosed balconies on each floor, showing signs of rust and wear, with a small grassy and dirt area in the foreground enclosed by a wooden fence.
Four children, two girls and two boys, gathered around a colorful, patterned tent outdoors on a grassy field. The girl in a red shirt and another girl with a pink cap are looking at photographs posted on the tent, while a boy in a black shirt and red
A multi-story residential building with unfinished and weathered exterior walls, windows, and balconies, with prominent overhead power lines against a cloudy sky.
Urban scene with people walking along a street, colorful balloons for sale, and a large overhead pipe or pipeline with city buildings in the background under cloudy sky.
A brass door knocker with a blue cloth hanging from it, mounted on a red wooden door with visible wood grain and vertical panels.
A large open plaza with a traditional black metallic statue in the foreground, featuring multiple tiers with decorative elements. In the background, there is a multi-story building with traditional Asian architectural design, including a curved roof
A camel with a young girl sitting on its back is situated in a grassy open area during daytime. The girl is pointing at something in the distance. In the background, there are many people, some on horseback, and a few on the ground, with rolling hill
Detail of a traditional Asian mural featuring a fierce warrior with blue eyes, ornate armor in gold and green, and a headdress. The warrior is holding a sword and surrounded by stylized clouds and swirling patterns.
A house with a white wall and black wooden beams, showing cracks and damage, with a pile of bricks and grass in front.
A weathered, rusty metal surface with various old, corroded tools and objects including a circular object, a hook, a screw, and other small metal parts scattered across the surface.
A blue, deteriorating building with peeling paint, multiple windows, and stairs leading to the entrance with a sign in Mongolian. Two cars are parked in front, and the area around has some trees, small plants, and a dirt lot with a makeshift wooden f
Art installation featuring numerous tall, elongated shapes covered with fabric, hanging from ceiling and standing on floor in a large open space.
An old, rusted wooden cart with a large spherical wireframe sculpture resting inside it, in an industrial-style gallery space with white walls and concrete flooring.
An open blue shipping container with rust and dirt, topped with three large, weathered statues of soldiers on horseback, in a grassy area near abandoned structures and high-rise buildings in the background.
A cityscape with tall apartment buildings under a cloudy sky, featuring a bronze statue of a man in traditional attire extending his arm, surrounded by stacked tires, overgrown grass, and makeshift structures.
Empty, rusty boat leaning on a green trash bin on a concrete surface with a grassy hillside and city skyline in the background under cloudy sky.
Cityscape with high-rise buildings and surrounding residential houses, with mountains in the background and cloudy sky overhead.