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Captured during the Autumn migration in August 2023, this evocative image features the Kazakh eagle hunter Arman and his companions as they traverse the Sagsai River in Ulgii, Mongolia. The photographer sought to document the profound, ancestral connection between these hunters and the natural landscape. By focusing on the movement across the water, the image captures a fleeting, authentic moment of a traditional way of life. It is an award-worthy photograph because it masterfully balances the raw, rugged environment with the quiet dignity of the subjects, offering a compelling narrative of cultural heritage and human resilience.
The Three Hunters by Lise Leino
Born in Finland and having spent most of their life in the UK, Lise Leino brings a global perspective to their craft, deeply influenced by the multicultural atmosphere of London. Their professional foundation was built on film and television sets, where they worked as a camera assistant before transitioning into still photography. A graduate of the New York Institute of Photography and a student of MoMA’s visual arts curriculum, Leino specializes in capturing the essence of the human experience through a refined and storytelling-driven lens.
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