2nd place
silver star award
Snezhana von Buedingen
germany 
title
Ice swimmers, Perm/Russia
In winter, the temperature in Perm drops to -30 ° C. Ice swimming is an old tradition in Russia. It is a kind of religion, belief in the purification of the soul and healing of the body through icy water...
Von Buedingen, born in 1983 in Perm, Russia, studied Journalism at the University in Osnabrueck and Photography at the Fotoakademie Cologne. The exploration of people, culture, and life are the central facets of her work. She always chooses to shoot with analogue film on her projects.
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entry description
My hometown of Perm/Russia used to be a place of exile for political prisoners in the 19th century. In the 20th century, the city developed into a major industrial center. The numerous ice swimmers attracted my attention.In winter, the temperature in Perm drops to -30 ° C. Ice swimming is an old tradition in Russia. It is a kind of religion, belief in the purification of the soul and healing of the body through icy water...
about the photographer
Snezhana von Büdingen is a Cologne-based photographer. Renowned for her portraiture and social documentary artwork.Von Buedingen, born in 1983 in Perm, Russia, studied Journalism at the University in Osnabrueck and Photography at the Fotoakademie Cologne. The exploration of people, culture, and life are the central facets of her work. She always chooses to shoot with analogue film on her projects.
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