Nominee in the International Color Awards
The 4th Annual Masters of Color Photography Awards were announced just over a week ago and I’m very happy that one of my images has been nominated again in the Professional Photojournalism section. Last year a picture from Afghanistan was nominated and this year an image from the Mongolia story has been recognised.
Munkhbat and Altangeret (both 15) have lived in this manhole together for over three years under the streets of Ulaanbaatar, the coldest capital city in the world. Spending time with them I witnessed what a tough, lonely and violent existence they have to endure in temperatures reaching -40c. They were forced into this situation by divorced and deceased parents but they still hope and strive for a better future. For me this image encapsulates the extremely difficult conditions these boys live in whilst life continues around them, oblivious and indifferent to their plight.”
August 11th, 2010 at 3:40 pm
I first came across this photo while I was researching your website in response to your freelance job posting for a new logo on Elance.com. I can’t get this image out of my head…what a stunning photo! It’s similar to the feeling I had when I first saw that iconic photograph of the Afghan girl on the cover of National Geographic. The image leaves an indelible imprint.
I read through the rest of the articles regarding this image and I strongly believe you are deserving of every accolade for which you’ve been nominated (and more).
Regards,
Carrie Neeson
Puyallup, WA, US
August 12th, 2010 at 10:44 am
Hi Carrie,
Thanks for the comment and glad you found it thought provoking. I spent quite some time with these guys and I still can’t get over how they survive. Please feel free to email your friends the link..you never know who may pick up on the situation there and may be able to help.
All the best,
Rich…