Holi Samaj
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Photographer
Mariana Zilbershteyn
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Prize
2nd Place / Event/Traditions and Cultures
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Date of Photograph
1 March 2023
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Technical Info
Canon Eos 5d Mark Iv, Ef24-105mm F/4l Is, Shutter Speed 1/160-640, F/ 5 - 13,focal Length 24-70
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Captured whilst sitting with the men in the inner circle during Samaj at the Holi celebrations at Nandgaon temple, India 2023. These images were taken amidst a thick cloud of colours and water thrown on me and my camera. My eyes and camera lens equally blinded. These photos depict men from Barsana entering the temple in Nandgaon, locals from Nandgaon, drenching the men folk from Barsana, in colours of Holi to celebrate this occasion. Momentarily observing various exchanges between the men sitting around me.
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Biography
Ukrainian born, raised in Melbourne Australia. Mariana is a passionate self taught photographer. She didn’t truly discover photography until moving to India in 2015, learning to use a camera on the streets of Delhi. Once back in Melbourne she made the decision to focus on photography as a career, using online resources & workshops to expand her knowledge and skills. With a keen interest in portrait, documentary and travel photography she has an affinity to people and finds herself drawn to different faces and cultures. She aims to create raw, beautiful portraits with a unique edge and story.
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Awards
2022
- Two entries placed in the Top 101 Photographer of the Year Awards and published in the annual book
- Australian Photographer of the Year, Top 20 Creative Category
- Capture Magazine’s Australasia’s Top Emerging Photographers, Top 30 Portrait category
- WPE Awards Honours of Excellence, Fine
Art Nude category
2021
- Heritage Photographic Awards - Finalist with two entries
-Capture Magazine Australasia’s Top Emerging Photographer 2021 Top 10, Top 20, Portrait category
2020
-Australian Photographer of the Year -Top 20 People category
-WPPI Honours of Excellence Portrait division, featured in online gallery
