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ATM Norms

Almaty: ATM norms
Many of Almaty’s newer ATMs have a perculiar form: a significantly larger footprint than the international norm; and positioned in locations that force the customer …



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11 Jun 2010

In: Almaty, Cultural Norms
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When A Mint Is Not a Mint

10 Jun 2010

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Today’s driver is taking me 200km down to the border with Kyrgyzstan a journey that despite the clear roads is reduced to a speed of …
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Alignment

All the objects in this photo are perfectly aligned to their context, no matter what your brain is telling you.
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666: The Market for Numbers

Numbers, as the trailer for the show goes are everywh3re. Whilst the value of those numbers varies according to personal preference e.g. lucky numbers, …
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Value Added Services

10 Jun 2010

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If there’s one thing that Kazakhstan’s second city does well it’s lounging around in cafes taking in the summer’s afternoon – with the cool breezes …
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Station Clock-in-Clock Retrofit

10 Jun 2010

In: Almaty, Street Hacks
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New round clock hanging in an old square clock casing – taken in Almaty II station.
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Almaty GRF II

10 Jun 2010

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Almaty GRF I

10 Jun 2010

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Arrivals

28 May 2010

In: Almaty, Today's Office
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Arrive into Kazakhstan’s Almaty airport – the muscle who tried to take the back seat didn’t contradict its reputation for a drop-you-at-the-edge-of-town and squeeze-you-for-payment hustle. …
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