An Impossible Moonshot that United Earth and Sky, Past and Future

For the second stop of Culture in a Shot 2026, we journey to Kyrgyzstan. Here, the berkutchi—the eagle hunters—guard a legacy forged over millennia: the symbiosis of human and raptor, a living link to the steppe’s nomadic soul.

Discovery photographer Jerome and Spanish explorer Guille undertake an “impossible mission”: to capture a portrait of the falconer beneath the full moon—all on a OPPO X9Ultra with the Hasselblad Master Camera.

It is how modern technology weaves the thread of an ancient tradition into the vastness of the universe.

It is how a single frame can connect a heritage rooted in the earth to a cosmos stretching infinitely above.

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Celebrate the Moment 2025

Celebrate the Moment explores the vibrant spirit of festivals and celebrations around the world. While we deeply respect the diversity of each culture, we are inspired by the universal emotions of celebration, reunion, and joy that connect us all.

Portraits of Legacy 2024

With OPPO’s revolutionary image technology, anyone can become a champion of the world’s incredible cultures. See the authentic moments and unsung heroes of culture, documented by Jerome and our community.