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Portrait - NOMINEE: Paul Green
Gay Rugby: Power, passion, and brotherhood.
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This portrait series was photographed during the "Bash About 2016" in Berlin, Germany, a gay and inclusive rugby event hosted by the Berlin Bruisers, one of Europe's growing number of gay rugby teams.
The "Bash About" hosted gay teams from across Europe and Canada to participate in a weekend of training, skill sharing, and finally an international tournament.
Over the two days of the event, the temperature in Berlin pushed over 35 degrees centigrade, under a blazing sun, and yet everyone played with so much passion, and so much strength, creating a truly thrilling competition. Despite the uncomfortable heat, tough play, and injuries, there was no animosity, rather there was an all encompassing spirit of brotherhood and genuine compassion.
This photo series aims to show that the term “gay” does not define a person. Gay or not these men are indistinctive from any other rugby players. They are tough, serious about their sport, and play hard.
About author:
Australian born photographer Paul Green left a growing commercial career in his home country, to live and explore more creative avenues in Berlin Germany.
His path there lead him through the world of Burlesque, producing 2 books of live stage photos, then onto photographing portraits of unique, unusual and talented people, including Opera performers, drag queens, Gay Rugby players, circus artists, and many many more.
His main focus is on identity and the outward perception of people in modern society.
Paul studied fine art photography at the Victorian College of the Arts in Melbourne, and Bachelor of Art in Photography at R.M.I.T , Melbourne, as well as training with highly prestigious photographers in Australia, New York, and London.
The "Bash About" hosted gay teams from across Europe and Canada to participate in a weekend of training, skill sharing, and finally an international tournament.
Over the two days of the event, the temperature in Berlin pushed over 35 degrees centigrade, under a blazing sun, and yet everyone played with so much passion, and so much strength, creating a truly thrilling competition. Despite the uncomfortable heat, tough play, and injuries, there was no animosity, rather there was an all encompassing spirit of brotherhood and genuine compassion.
This photo series aims to show that the term “gay” does not define a person. Gay or not these men are indistinctive from any other rugby players. They are tough, serious about their sport, and play hard.
About author:
Australian born photographer Paul Green left a growing commercial career in his home country, to live and explore more creative avenues in Berlin Germany.
His path there lead him through the world of Burlesque, producing 2 books of live stage photos, then onto photographing portraits of unique, unusual and talented people, including Opera performers, drag queens, Gay Rugby players, circus artists, and many many more.
His main focus is on identity and the outward perception of people in modern society.
Paul studied fine art photography at the Victorian College of the Arts in Melbourne, and Bachelor of Art in Photography at R.M.I.T , Melbourne, as well as training with highly prestigious photographers in Australia, New York, and London.