Honorable Mention
Gadaba Woman
DESCRIPTION
The traditional dress of the Gadaba includes very large earrings, and aluminum neck rings that weigh around 600 to 800 grams each. These rings can only be taken off by a blacksmith, and are usually removed only after death. This woman is one of only a few individuals remaining that practice these customs. AUTHOR
Ron Gesser developed a passion for travel since he took his first transatlantic flight when he was a young boy. Ever since then he has always traveled with a camera in hand, developing a passion to experience and make a connection with various cultures around the world. In recent years he has travelled to off the beaten path places such as the Chin Hills in Myanmar, the Omo Valley of Ethiopia, and Odisha and Chhattisgarh in India. He enjoys sharing his experiences of visiting unusual destinations and cultures through his photography. 