Mobile Photography AwardsThe Diptic/MPA Photo Essay Winners
The MPA and DipticApp are very pleased to congratulate Cesar Rodriguez-Becerra for being our First Place winner in the 3rd Annual Mobile Photography Awards Photo Essay with his behind-the-scenes look at the Mexican national sport of charreada, Charros. Our Second Place award goes to Ali Jardine for The Gravity of it All. Alfred Pleyer, with Sadhus of Varanasi takes 3rd spot.Please enjoy the full-size renditions, Diptics, as well as brief descriptions as submitted by the artists.
1st Place
“The Charreria is Mexico´s only national sport. It is said that to be a good Charro you have to learn how to ride a horse before you can walk…”
“…The Charreria is a way of life, not just a sport and the Charros practice all their life in order to be one of the best in the whole nation…”
“…Sometimes, the riders are kids with no education, and they see the Charreria as a way out of the misery. If they succeed, they will be superstars.” Cesar Rodriguez-Becerra
“…A study of color, movement, and texture.” Ali Jardine
“…Sadhus wait on the banks of the Ganges in Varanasi, India for the begining of Maha Shivratri, an important Hindu Festival.”Alfred Pleyer
