3rd Place winner
The Young Breeder
DESCRIPTION
Portrait of a Mundari child with one of the bulls of the herd (South Sudan). Mundari are cattle herders of South Sudan, the world's youngest country, who dedicate their lives to the care of their cattle. They live in symbiosis with their cattle and nothing is more important for them than their bovines.
In the cattle camps, kids are doing most of the daily work. They collect the fresh cow dung and put it into piles which are then set on fire to repel the numerous and voracious mosquitoes of the area. The Mundari also use the ash created by these fires to rub on themselves and their cattle, creating a protection against mosquitoes.
The young kids and the guardinas are sleeping with the cows. The ash from dung fires, as fine as talcum powder, is often used as bedding.
AUTHOR
Born in Italy and educated as engineer, Roberto Pazzi found his true passions in travelling and photography remote cultures. His immersive approach to photography has earned him acclaim from both critics and peers alike, having been recognized in several prestigious international competitions.Roberto's work has reached the pages of renowned publications all over the world, offering glimpses into the captivating diversity of our planet. He also published HUMANKIND, a premium limited-edition volume presenting a curated selection of his most remarkable works in large format.
Currently based in Spain, Roberto collaborates with Nomad Photo Expeditions, where he designs and leads immersive photographic journeys to some of the world’s most remote and culturally vibrant regions.
