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Monica Denevan's striking black & white photographs of Myanmar, possess a timeless quality, capturing the beauty and humanity of the Southeast Asian nation

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'Mitos' is a compelling ethnographic tribute to th

'Mitos' is a compelling ethnographic tribute to the time-honored customs of Michael Pappas' homeland. ⁠
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The medium-format portraits depict Pappas’ compatriots adorned in traditional garb and set against a diversity of eye-catching backdrops. Invariably characterized by rich colors, textures, and dexterous use of light, they possess a painting-like quality that befits the socio-historical subject matter and arrests and intrigues with striking immediacy.⁠
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👉 Hit the link in our bio to discover 'Mitos - The thread of Greece'.⁠
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Photos: © Michael Pappas / @michael__pappas⁠
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“Two picadors in the horse yard.” Spain // Pho

“Two picadors in the horse yard.” Spain // Photo: Candy Lopesino / @candylopesino⁠
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Candy Lopesino's photo essay 'The Iberians' focuses on the people and landscapes of the Iberian Peninsula a 'concept' formed by two geographically united countries, Spain and Portugal, separated by an invisible border. Her stunning images capture the essence of the region, exploring concepts of borders, light, memory, and identity.⁠
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"The marvels of daily life are exciting; no movie

"The marvels of daily life are exciting; no movie director can arrange the unexpected that you find in the street." - Robert Doisneau⁠
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To celebrate our 2023 Street Photography Award, open for entries until the end of the month, we’ve gathered 20 inspirational quotes from street photography greats that capture the unique charm of street photography, and we hope, will help provide inspiration and direction in your own photographic endeavors. ⁠
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Which is your favorite? Let us know in the comments.⁠
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👉 Hit the link in our bio to read more on @tip.magazine and to enter the award, open for entries until March 31.⁠
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1 © Hersley-Ven Casero @hersleyvencasero⁠ ⁠
2 © ⁠Soner Abacı⁠
3 ©⁠ Maude Bardet @puuuuuuuuce⁠
4 ©⁠ Kevin Scarlet @scarlet_kevin⁠
5 © Hervé Chatel @hchatel⁠
6 © Jonathan Jasberg @seat1aflyer⁠
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Few, if any other nations on earth boast the rich

Few, if any other nations on earth boast the rich photographic heritage of France, the birthplace and adopted homeland of many of the finest practitioners in history, and a popular destination for so many others.⁠
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Hit the link in our bio to read the editorial, 'France in 10 iconic images'.⁠
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1 © Harry Gruyaert @harrygruyaert⁠
2 © André Kertész ⁠@andre_kertesz_estate⁠
3 © Bruno Barbey ⁠@magnumphotos⁠
4 © Henri Cartier-Bresson⁠ @fondationhcb⁠
5 © Willy Ronis ⁠
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“Lucero”, Mesquite Rodeo, Mesquite, Texas, USA

“Lucero”, Mesquite Rodeo, Mesquite, Texas, USA // Photo: © Steve Wrubel / @wrubel⁠
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"You can look at a picture for a week and never think of it again. You can also look at the picture for a second and think of it all your life.” - Joan Miro⁠
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Seven years into our journey, we are consistently inspired by the quality of the imagery we receive. To celebrate 2022, we have selected 10 memorable images that display the profound power of photography.⁠
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👉 Hit the link in bio to discover all images.⁠
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“Some people don’t like the term (street photo

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