
Photographer of the Year
|   | 1st Place - Outstanding Achievement Title: Circumcisions Bukhara Region. Uzbekistan. A 5 y.o boy is being circumcised. Circumcision is one of the most important rituals for men in Islam. The boys' two grandfathers are holding his hands. In boy's mouth is a round traditional bread, to prevent the little one from crying of pain. Gypsy Village near Bukhara.    
    
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|   | 2nd Place - Merit of Excellence Title: Imperial Pomp, Post Soviet Highrise (2) Ministry buildings in Astana    
    
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|   | 3rd Place - Honor of Distinction Title: Guardians of Bestsellers Free work Castle shoot    
    
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