Judging the recent Open Call Photo Award—with Carol Körting from Leica Foto Magazine on board—showcased an immense pool of talent spanning every genre. The final decision was incredibly tough!

Across five decades, American photographer Richard Misrach has crafted an oeuvre that pushes the photographic image into the realms of both fine art and cultural record. With "Cargo", his latest monograph, Misrach documents the global shipping industrym, once again setting his gaze on the confluence of nature, industry, and history.