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The Guardian of the Mask

Pavel Pavlov — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:54:24 +0300

A striking portrait of an international participant captured during a traditional winter mask festival. The dark soot textures, piercing gaze, and elaborate ritual ornaments embody the timeless spirit of ancient folklore traditions.

The Guardian of the Mask

Pavel Pavlov — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:46:23 +0300

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Pavlov Pavel — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 01:54:18 +0300

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Pavlov Pavel — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 01:53:20 +0300

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The Transfiguration

Pavlov Pavel — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:00:09 +0300

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He came amid the thunder of bronze and iron as a spectator, bearing a cool gaze and composure, looking mistrustfully upon the unfamiliar side of the ritual. Yet the Surva festival leaves no one unmoved. Dust by dust, the flour laid its ancient memory onto his clothes; beat by beat, the primal rhythm broke down the barrier between him and the feast....

Spirit of the Charcoal

Pavlov Pavel — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:46:48 +0300

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A purifying moment of primal joy emerging from the dark soot of a ritual mask. The charcoal covering the face erases the mundane and channels the ancient spirit, while a pure, effortless smile turns into light that banishes the darkness. The contrast between the dark texture of the skin and the vivid hues of the fabric symbolizes the eternal triump...

Moment of Surprise

Pavlov Pavel — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:49:40 +0300

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An expressive black and white portrait of a Survakar participant. His upward and sideward gaze, combined with a natural hand gesture, captures a moment of surprise and raw emotion during the traditional folk custom.

Light in the Dark

Pavlov Pavel — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:39:43 +0300

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A piercing, mesmerizing gaze of a Survakar. The face is covered in charcoal, emphasizing the intensity of his light-colored eyes, creating strong contrast and drama.

The Sorcerer

Pavlov Pavel — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:28:11 +0300

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A portrait of a Kuker with a soot-covered face holding traditional ritual props. The intense look in his eyes and his expressive gesture embody the living spirit of ancient pagan rituals used to ward off evil spirits.

Traces of Fire

Pavlov Pavel — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:19:35 +0300

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A raw portrait of a participant in a traditional Bulgarian Kuker ritual. His soot-covered face reflects both the exhaustion and the untamed power of the ancient tradition.

Keeper of the Spirit

Pavlov Pavel — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:44:49 +0300

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A portrait of a man in traditional Bulgarian Kuker attire during a folklore festival. His gaze captures a deep connection with ancient Bulgarian traditions and the ancestral spirit.

The Spirit of the Ritual

Pavlov Pavel — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:43:52 +0300

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A participant in ancient pagan mask rituals, his face covered in soot and framed by wild fur. The soot symbolizes purification, and the fierce look is meant to chase away evil spirits.

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Pavlov Pavel — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:29:32 +0300

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Pavel Pavlov — Fri, 22 May 2026 21:12:57 +0300

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Pavel Pavlov — Fri, 22 May 2026 18:57:59 +0300

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Pavel Pavlov — Fri, 22 May 2026 18:55:47 +0300

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Pavel Pavlov — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:30:55 +0300

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Pavel Pavlov — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 03:02:03 +0300

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Pavel Pavlov — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 02:16:37 +0300

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Pavel Pavlov — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 15:02:28 +0300

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