Very nice contrast in approaches between the two threads.
For me, I like the older cowboys in black and white, but all the women, children, and musicians in color. All of your shots are well executed (except image 1 in this thread, with the horse's head and ear obscuring the frame a bit) and interesting.
You did a great job considering the challenging lighting conditions.
I always appreciate seeing a part of the world where I have never visited... your images are way above an average travel series. Thanks very much for posting.