Claudia Cebrian
USA

1st Place - Outstanding Achievement

"'Mother Earth'"

From the series "Masks" Title: "Mother Earth", Digital capture, 35 mm I named my new series of portraits 'Masks'. It speaks about my adapting to a new tropical environment, surrounds, and complex lifestyle. Keeping with the theme of nature and how our environment teaches us valuable lessons about the earth and regeneration, these masks are made of dry leaves from our local, tropical trees. These images r not photoshopped. The masks are crested with dry leaves of tropical plants. Some were seen by hand.

Biography: Claudia Cebrian was born in Buenos Aires,Argentina. At an early age she became interested in imagery. She studied social communications at the Universidad del Salvador, BA, Argentina. She learned her craft as a photographer from some of the most renowned photographers around. Plus she has had the opportunity to work alongside some very famous artists. Since 2002, The US became her home, and her career flourished. She participated in various exhibits individually and in a group effort. It earned her awards. Some of the awards include: First prize: Latin Women (portrait category)...