/ 2025 / Portraiture / Culture

• Prize
  Honorable Mention
• Photographer
  Alexandre Brisson, Switzerland
• Studio
  panoramania
• Website
  https://panoramania.ch/
• Instagram
  https://www.instagram.com/alexandre_brisson_photography/

Kusbegilik, or "eagle hunting," is a revered tradition in Central Asia, especially in Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia. This ancient practice, primarily involving golden eagles, remains a vital cultural heritage symbolizing a deep connection with nature.

Dating back two millennia, eagle hunting in Kyrgyzstan provided food, furs, and showcased skill and bravery. Passed down through generations, it is a source of pride, with eagle hunters, or "berkutchi," holding respected status. Training begins by capturing a young female eagle, forming a strong bond over years.

"In photography, I always take the time to rush everything."

That phrase sums up my approach to photography: present, intuitive, and always chasing the moment before it disappears. I'm the eye behind Panoramania.ch, where panoramic landscapes, travel, adventure, wildlife, and infrared photography come together to tell stories of raw beauty and fleeting light.

From alpine ridges to distant coastlines, I seek out places where nature speaks loudest—often at the edges of comfort, in early dawns or late dusks, where the world still feels untouched. Infrared photography, in particular, lets me rei