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"The magic happened… all it took was the right click" –Andean condors reign supreme in Patagonia Photo Contest

This year’s winning images from the Patagonia Photo Contest have been announced – among them two shots depicting a bird which, historically, Incan communities revered for its power, strength and freedom, considering the species sacred. I’m talking about the Andean condor, a vulture native to the South American highlands, which today represents a national symbol for several countries across…
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Sayuri Ichida spent years photographing her sister after their mother died. Then she refused to let a computer anywhere near the results, hand-printing every image using a 150-year-old etching process instead

There’s a particular kind of exhibition that makes you want to put your camera down for a minute and think about what you’re actually trying to do with it. Playing the Piano Upstairs, which has just opened at the Print Sales Gallery, inside The Photographers’ Gallery…
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Patagonia Photo Contest celebrates breathtaking landscapes and wildlife – while exposing conservation concerns

The winners of the seventh Patagonia Photo Contest have been announced, celebrating one of the world’s most spectacular natural regions through breathtaking photography. From snow-capped peaks to soaring Andean condors, this year’s winning images capture Patagonia’s extraordinary beauty—but also serve as stark reminders of the conservation challenges facing its wildlife. Organized every…
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After winning 800+ international awards, this drone photographer claims another major photography prize – "I am committed to ethical practices that preserve the integrity of the photograph," he says

Bangladesh photographer Azim Khan Ronnie has spent more than a decade building an extraordinary international reputation, earning over 800 photography awards throughout his career. Now, Ronnie has added another major title to that list, winning the International Aerial…
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I’m a photography educator who disregarded Micro Four Thirds for wildlife photography. I don’t mind admitting when I’m wrong

At the beginning of the year, I set the cat firmly among the pigeons when I claimed that I only recommend the ‘Big Three’ camera brands for serious wildlife photography: Canon, Nikon and Sony. As you can imagine, Micro Four Thirds camera (MFT) photographers were not happy. So, Luke from OM System got in touch with me and offered to lend me some kit so I could put my money where my mouth was.
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“For a place that struggles with drugs, violence, exile and the heat. A haven is a special place.”Photographer documents boxing club that gives struggling community “a sense of place”

Moretón is the Spanish word for ‘bruise’ and the title of Darren Vargas’ first publication, which centers around the Lee Espinoza Coachella Valley Boxing Club. The first-generation Mexican-American photographer was inspired to embark on the project following the death of his grandfather, Esmael. Boxing club owner Lee Espinoza, who is affectionately known in the area as the “godfather of…
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