BloodSport
BloodSport looks at two traditional fighting cultures in Thailand - Muay Thai and cockfighting - not simply through the violence of the ring, but through the rituals, training, money, care and belief systems that prepare bodies to fight.
BloodSport
BloodSport looks at two traditional fighting cultures in Thailand - Muay Thai and cockfighting - not simply through the violence of the ring, but through the rituals, training, money, care and belief systems that prepare bodies to fight.
Awards
Photographer of the Year Contest
2026Bronze
People
Professional
Honorable Mentions
Storytelling
Professional
BloodSport
BloodSport looks at two traditional fighting cultures in Thailand - Muay Thai and cockfighting - not simply through the violence of the ring, but through the rituals, training, money, care and belief systems that prepare bodies to fight.
About Artist
Jeffrey Byrnes
The recipient of multiple international awards for his work, Jeffrey uses mystery to tell stories. “If you were to squeeze my bones dry, sand would fall from them. As a kid from the 90’s, the summers on Cape Cod were my time to explore, hunt snakes in the mountains, and chase friends on bikes. Winters were spent building giant snow forts out of plowed icebergs and learning to carve mountains on a snowboard. These moments were all part of a New England childhood which taught me how to appreciate seasonal changes with a sense of wonder and amazement. I found freedom on my bikes and skateboards, all the while dreaming of making a debut at the X-Games. It was this dream that altered my path… In high school I started shooting the world of graffiti and skaters. The camera quickly became my new obsession-I discovered it was a way to see tell stories and create connections Travel, skating, food and even flying choppers has become parts of my life, always integrated with my photography.”
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