Chantal Pinzi has won a World Press Photo award with her photo essay on the female riders taking part in Morocco’s ancient tradition of Tbouride, an equestrian tradition dating back to the 16th century in which troupes of 15 to 25 riders gallop in unison, firing rifles in a choreographed performance of ancient cavalry military parades.

Ghita controls her rearing stallion in the water after it became unruly. Sidi Rahal, Morocco. © Chantal Pinzi/Panos Pictures

Matthew Abbott won the Asia Pacific and Oceania Stories prize for his work on “The Last Dolphin Hunters” of the Solomon Islands.

A rainbow rises over young children as they swim and play in canoes shortly after a violent storm swept through Fanalei Island. Solomon Islands. © Matthew Abbott/Panos Pictures

We congratulate them both on her wonderful awards!