Dead Goat Polo
In Osh region, Kyrgyzstan, more than 170 horses and men wearing the classic Soviet tank hat or a Kyrgyz tebetei hat, push and shove each other in fearless combat as they fight for possession of a young 60 kg bull. The prizes; 10 horses, 10 yaks, 10 camels, and the grand prize, a Lada brand car.
Awards
Black & White Photo Contest
20263rd Place
Overall Contest Winner
Gold
Travel
Professional
Gold
Photojournalism
Professional
Gold
People
Professional
Dead Goat Polo
In Osh region, Kyrgyzstan, more than 170 horses and men wearing the classic Soviet tank hat or a Kyrgyz tebetei hat, push and shove each other in fearless combat as they fight for possession of a young 60 kg bull. The prizes; 10 horses, 10 yaks, 10 camels, and the grand prize, 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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