Honorable Mention
Scenes of People, Kyrgyzstan - Djailoo
DESCRIPTION
Living on the high-altitude plain (the Djailoo), the proud Krygyz people live not a life of poverty, but one of rich culture and hearty lifestyle. Every action is deeply rooted in a respect and care for the land that people in more modern cultures rarely appreciate. This ongoing body of work shows the people of Kyrgyzstan, inseparable from their agricultural lifestyle. AUTHOR
Primarily focusing on documentary style photojournalism, Stephen Smith primarily works in Central and Eastern Asia, specializing on current events and human interest stories. For his personal work, he concentrates on the life and activities of the working class in the countries he lives. 