Tashkent City Park at Night: Dancing Fountains, Romance & Smoky Dessert 🌃💦

russia-btc in Photography Lovers • 2 months ago

Hey, Hive! hello from Thailand, but tonight — Tashkent, Uzbekistan 🇺🇿
September 15, 2025, 7:30 PM

🚶‍♂️ How we stumbled into a light show

Mom and I just wanted a “quick walk” — and ended up in Tashkent City Park, which turns into Central Asia’s mini-Vegas after dark.
The park is brand new, right in the heart of the city. Huge plazas, fountains, green lawns, bike lanes, chill zones. Looks like a 3D render — but it’s real.

🎶 Fountains that dance to the beat

Colored jets syncing with pop hits — Mom gasped every 30 seconds.
Lights + water + rhythm = free show better than any concert.
Insta-spots everywhere — I snapped 50+ pics.

Mom: “This is like a movie!” 😍

💍 Romance on a bench

We keep walking — and bam! A guy on one knee proposing (or first date?).

Girl in shock, ring in hand.
Mom & me: “Don’t interrupt — but snap it!” 📸
Real-life moment — the best thing travel gives you.

🇹🇷 Turkish dinner with wow-factor

We pop into a Turkish café-restaurant — interior 🔥, dishes 🔥🔥.
Next table: waiter brings a dessert in a bowl of thick smoke.

Dry ice? Magic? — no idea, but effect = 100/10.
I, of course, photographed it. Girls squealed, Mom loved it.

📊 Evening recap

What	Vibe
Fountains	10/10, Vegas vibes
Romance	100% real-life drama
Dinner	Turkey in Tashkent + smoke show
Mood	+∞ 😍

Verdict:
Tashkent City Park at night is a must-visit if you’re in town.
Bring your mom, camera, and an empty stomach.

P.S. Tomorrow — metro with space-age station designs. Follow so you don’t miss it! 🚇✨

I write my texts myself, correct mistakes and translate via ChatGPT (which is not a violation on Hive)!
All photos were taken by me personally - I am a beginner photographer, so I ask professionals not to judge strictly.

Thank you for sharing these moments with me! Until new stories and new holidays! ✌️

Camera 📷: Sony Alpha 7 IV full-frame
Lens 🔭: Sony FE 70-200mm F: 2.8 GM OSS II
Lens 🔭: Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
Lens 🔭: Sony FE 20-70 mm F: 4 G
Processed 🛠: Lightroom

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photo by openai

#photographer #travel #worldmappin #nightlife #food #fountains #thailandblogger #art #nature #lifestyle

2 months ago in Photography Lovers by russia-btc

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namiks 2 months ago

This is more a question on the camera side. I remember you were getting into photography and I see you now have a few lenses. Which focal length is your favourite? I see you mostly use zooms

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russia-btc 2 months ago

Hi
I take 90% of my photos with the Sony FE 20-70mm F:4G—it's my first lens, but I don't think it's the best. The 50mm is what I use the most, so I think I need to upgrade this year).
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namiks 2 months ago

I've seen a lot of talks online about a similar lens, I think 24 - 70.

I've always been more of a prime person due to the filmmaking side. More aperture control and more unique characteristcs. Never been a fan of zooms due to the higher aperture.

Are you mostly shooting at 50mm for the portraits?

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russia-btc 2 months ago

No, I photograph everything, and I especially like to use the Sony FE 70-200mm F: 2.8 GM OSS II. It's inconvenient in the city, but great for nature. Yes, you're right. The 24-70 is advertised everywhere—I'd like to try it. And yes, a zoom lens might not be as good, but it's very convenient when you're photographing life, not studio portraits. How long have you been photographing?
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namiks 2 months ago

I've been doing it for almost a decade now. Though I was always more inspired by film stock and cinema. I need to upgrade the camera at the moment, and I'm really looking at something like the FX30 (FX3 if some things pick up a bit faster). I wouldn't choose APS-C for photography but for video it's not much different to the sensors Hollywood uses at S35.

studio portraits

My mightmare.

I carry about multiple lenses when I'm outside but each lens is different somehow. And it's very useful if I do shoot video. Either vintage glass or a focal length and totally different type of bokeh. I've been wanting to use my prime 85mm 1.8 more lately now that the artificial lights turn on a bit earlier with the shorter daylight hours.

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russia-btc 2 months ago

Oh yeah, maybe I'll get around to shooting videos someday too. I've only been learning photography for a year and a half now, and I'm even afraid to dive into something as complex as video. All these lenses and cameras cost a ton of money, and many people shoot with their phones, but I love shooting with a camera, but I still have a lot to learn.
Is this your hobby, or can you make money from it? For me, it's a hobby, and I want to share it with someone.

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namiks 2 months ago

It started off as a hobby, then I worked in the UK film industry in camera and lighting, then I ended up here in Armenia and recently started a filmmaking/photo business here. I love doing it so it'll always be a hobby of mine.

The good thing is you got a Sony and they genuinely are great hybrids. You won't need to learn a lot regarding using the camera, just shoot in SLOG3 and learn how to colour grade with Davinci Resolve. Very easy stuff and very fun once you get a bit more familiar with Davinci.

You're going through the natural progression of a hybrid owner, it's inevitable you end up finding cinematic ways to capture the family, then it's a whole new addiction haha

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russia-btc 2 months ago

Nice to meet you! If I have any questions about the video, now I know who to ask or get advice from.
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