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Dead Goat Polo

In Uzgen, Kyrgyzstan, a wealthy local man, has organized a massive game of Alaman-Ulak to celebrate the 13th birthday of his son Cherniaz. Thousands of riders have come to compete for the prizes he is offering ;10 horses, 10 yaks, 10 camels, and the grand prize of the final game, a Lada brand car.

Awards

Color Photography Contest

2023

Gold

Event

Professional

Honorable Mention

Travel

Professional

Honorable Mention

People

Professional

Dead Goat Polo

In Uzgen, Kyrgyzstan, a wealthy local man, has organized a massive game of Alaman-Ulak to celebrate the 13th birthday of his son Cherniaz. Thousands of riders have come to compete for the prizes he is offering ;10 horses, 10 yaks, 10 camels, and the grand prize of the final game, a Lada brand car.

About Artist

Alain Schroeder

Belgian photojournalist Alain Schroeder has been working in the industry for over four decades. First as a sports photographer in the 80s, then shooting books and editorial pieces in art and human stories. In 2013, he uprooted his life, trading-in his shares in Reporters, to pursue life on the road with a camera. He now travels the world shooting stories focusing on social issues and people. He has won many international awards including Nikon Japan, Nikon Belgium, TPOTY, Istanbul Photo, Days Japan, Trieste Photo, PX3, IPA, MIFA, BIFA, PDN, the Fence, Lens Culture, Siena, POYI and World Press Photo.

Alain Schroeder

Photographic Areas of Focus

People, Photojournalism, Portrait, Sports, Travel, Wildlife

Location

Belgium

Interview

Alain Schroeder - Color Photography Contest 2023 | 1st Place | Professional

Interview

Alain Schroeder - Color Photography Contest 2023 | 1st Place | Professional
Nominee
Markku Lahdesmaki

Markku Lahdesmaki

Event

People’s Vote Award +1
Honorable Mention
Nominee
Emy Maike

Emy Maike

Street

Honorable Mention
Giovanna (Gio) Arnaud Fleming

Giovanna (Gio) Arnaud Fleming

Event

Bronze
Nominee
Travis Rowan

Travis Rowan

Nature

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