Cross-crafting in Lithuania

February 27, 2015 / Lithuania, photography / 14-24mm f/2.8, art, d700, images, Intangible Cultural Heritage, Nikon, photojournalism, RUDOLF ABRAHAM photography, sculpture, travel, UNESCO / Leave a Comment

Master cross-carver Juozapas Jakštas at his home on the edge of Aukštaitija National Park, Lithuania. © Rudolf Abraham.

Lithuania Aukstaitija National Park UNESCO intangible cultural heritage cross carving Juozapas Jakstas © Rudolf Abraham. — Master cross carver Juozapas Jakštas at his home in Aukštaitija National Park, Lithuania. © Rudolf Abraham.

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Shot last year on a visit to Lithuania for a feature on cross-carving and to cover the epic Lithuanian Song and Dance Celebration in Vilnius.
Nikon D700 & 14-24/2.8
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