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
2023Gold
Event
Professional
Honorable Mention
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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.
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Alain Schroeder - Color Photography Contest 2023 | 1st Place | Professional
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