The “Working and Playing” photo contest is now finished and the winners are announced below. We had entries from 17 young Lao photographers who submitted sets of 4-6 photos telling a story about working and/or playing. Great to see so many entries and such fabulous photography including from some who started in photography only a couple of months ago.
Congratulations to
Lee Hue, 1st prize for a set of 6 photos on “Woodcarving,”
Xeng Yang, 2nd prize for 6 photos on “Village Life,”
Youa Lao, 3rd prize for 6 photos on “A Hmong Khene,”
Sinxay “Touy” Thavixay, honorable mention for a set of 6 photos on “Construction” and
Mem Maikeo a special prize for best beginner set, 6 photos on “Making Lao Food.” Individual photos noted for excellence include 1 photo, “
Playing at Sunset” by Youa Lee, 1 photo, “
Playing in the Sand” by Novice Mai Lattanavong, and 1 photo, “
Water Play” by Toutou Thor.
This contest is sponsored by
@ My Library and
Statement Arts. Special thanks to
Ari Espay for judging the contest.