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Kiki Streitberger

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Kiki Streitberger

Where the fast birds compete

Falconry has a long tradition in the Middle East. Falcons are a symbol of pride and unity in the UAE and many Emiratis regularly spend time with their friends and their falcons out in the desert, hunting or training the birds.
The most beautiful falcons are entered into beauty contests and the fastest compete in falcon races. And so the valuable birds are pampered and optimised, always in the hope that they will beat the competition.

Kiki Streitberger

Kiki Streitberger is a freelance photographer based in London and in Germany. Her work explores the line between art and documentary photography, telling stories of cultural and social relevance through the eyes of the individual. She uses photography as a way to engage with the world around her and is particularly interested in the human element in a story … in the uniting factor.