While both traditions share a common ancestor in Spanish cattle-ranching practices, the American Rodeo and the Chilean Rodeo have evolved into vastly different sports with distinct objectives, rules, and cultural vibes.
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Pura Patagonia – 10 Weeks Trip
My ten weeks journey through Patagonia and Antarctica is a photographer’s dream.
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I embarked on a 14-day journey to capture the soul of Gujarat, focusing on its vanishing tribal worlds.
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On the way to India after 10 whole years! Feeling an incredible wave of nostalgia and excitement.
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TIFA Awards – Silver Winner
My Xinjiang series was honored with Silver in the prestigious Tokyo International Photo Awards.
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The 1999 Ride: Cycling the Edge of the Himalaya
In 1999, I joined a group to cycle the highest passes in the Himalayas.
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American Photographs
American Photographs is a sharp, contemporary contribution to the tradition of American street photography. Focusing heavily on the urban spheres of the West Coast and New York
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Children of Bangladesh
Children form more than 10 percent of the total workforce of Bangladesh. And they work as hard as the adults do. More than 64 million children make up around 40 per cent of the population.
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Young Mundari Living In The Cattle Camp
The Mundari, also referred to as Mandari, are a small ethnic group and one of the Nilotic peoples, living north of the capital of Juba, South Sudan.
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Colorful portraits from Peshawar
Pakistan is one of the most beautiful, friendly and welcoming countries in the world. It is a country with a rich cultural heritage and a huge range of tourist attractions to offer visitors.
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Khawaja Sira
In Pakistan, they are also called Khawaja Sira, the equivalent of transgender in the Urdu language. Hijras are officially recognized as a third gender in the Indian subcontinent.
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Kyrgyzstan – Land of the Sky Mountains
A small mountainous country in Central Asia, the population is 6 million people. Most of them located in valleys and big cities.
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Urban Bazaars in Uzbekistan: A Vibrant Tapestry of Colors and Flavors
Uzbekistan, a country with a rich history and diverse cultural heritage, boasts a charming series of bustling bazaars that have been at the heart of its trading tradition for centuries.
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Lake Turkana is found in the Kenyan Rift Valley
Lake Turkana, which lies in the Kenyan Rift Valley with its far northern end just crossing into Ethiopia, is recognized as the world’s largest permanent desert lake and the world’s largest alkaline lake.
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Madonna del Sasso
The Sacred Mount Madonna del Sasso in Orselina is one of the most important religious and historical sites in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.
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Horsemen of Kyrgyzstan
In Kyrgyzstan, the national sport of Ulak Tartysh, also known as Kok-Boru (“Grey Wolf”), is a high-octane, full-contact equestrian battle that will leave you breathless!
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Kashgar’s Livestock Market
The livestock market in Kashgar, Xinjiang, China, is a vibrant spectacle steeped in history and tradition. For centuries, Kashgar has been a crucial trading post on the Silk Road, connecting East and West.
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In the Brickfields of Dhaka
You can see them all around Bangladesh. There are hundreds of them. Some say more than 15’000. The high chimneys along the rivers and cities pouring constantly smoke into the air.
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The Raw Spectacle
American ranch rodeos are a vibrant spectacle, a living testament to the cowboy way of life, steeped in a rich tapestry of culture and tradition.
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Why is rodeo photography more interesting than landscape photography
Rodeo photography is for me more interesting than landscape photography?
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Team Roping: Rodeo’s Dynamic Duo Sport
Team roping is a thrilling rodeo event where two cowboys (or cowgirls) on horseback chase and rope a steer in seconds.
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Subway Stories in Monochrome
The New York and Chicago subway is a captivating, diverse microcosm of the cities itself. Perfect for photography in Black & White.
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The flag girl
In rodeo, opening flag rounds, also known as the grand entry, often involve riders carrying flags, typically the American flag, during the opening ceremonies.
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Ranch Rodeo, Kanab UT
Kanab’s ranch rodeo, often part of the Jacob Hamblin Days, celebrates the authentic cowboy heritage of the American West.
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Rodeo Photography
Rodeo photography has a unique power: it can transport viewers back in time with every shot.
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Rolling through America
I embarked on a visual and narrative journey through the heart of America.
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Lighthouses – Beacons of Solitude
Lighthouses have always held a special place in my heart, more than just coastal sentinels.
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Xinjiang – the wild West of China
Xinjiang, a vast and captivating region in the far west of China, is often described as the country’s “Wild West.”
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TIFA Awards – Gold Winner
I’m overjoyed to announce my Gold Win at the Tifa 2024 in the highly competitive People / Culture category!
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Mongolia – In the shadow of the Altai
Mongolia, a land of vast steppes and rugged beauty, is home to a unique way of life centered around the winter migration of nomadic herders.
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Flowers of Ethiopia
My expedition to Ethiopia was mainly to photograph the tribes of the remote Omo Valley, the Suri Tribe, in particular.
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Interview – The Phoblographer
I just stumbled over an interview I gave in 2016 about my revealing black and white portraiture.
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