Grandma Divers
Jeju island, in South Korea, is the home of the Haenyeo or women of the sea who free dive harvesting delicacies from the sea. Wearing rubber suits and old fashioned goggles, these aging women are celebrated as a national treasure and inscribed on the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Awards
World Photo Annual
2023Silver
Portrait
Professional
Honorable Mention
People
Professional
Grandma Divers
Jeju island, in South Korea, is the home of the Haenyeo or women of the sea who free dive harvesting delicacies from the sea. Wearing rubber suits and old fashioned goggles, these aging women are celebrated as a national treasure and inscribed on the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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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