Honorable Mention
Timkat Baptism Celebration
DESCRIPTION
Timkat is the Orthodox Tewahedo Catholic celebration of Epiphany. It celebrates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. This festival is best known for its ritual reenactment of baptism. In Gondor Ethiopia, thousands gather to take part in the celebration at Fasiladas' Bath. 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. 