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Portrait of child Indian coal workers by Sebastian Sardi
© Sebastian Sardi

Editorial • Documentary

Black Diamond

In Jharkhand, India, fires smolder on the blackened earth, releasing toxic gases into the air. Amid the fire and smoke, men, women, and children dig with their bare hands for a humble rock—known here as "Black Diamond".

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Barry Crosthwaite
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color street photo of new york, usa by Mikko Takkunen
© Mikko Takkunen

Interview • Street

Mikko Takkunen

Judge of our 2025 Street Photography Award, Mikko Takkunen, is a Finnish-born, New York City-based photographer and Photo Editor at The New York Times. We sat down with him to discuss his professional journey, his dual role as an editor and photographer, and what he looks for when reviewing images.

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Color abstract street photo by Aleksandr Babarkin
© Aleksandr Babarkin

Editorial • Street

Quiet in the Chaos: Aleksandr Babarikin

Belarusian hotographer Aleksandr Babarikin captures the unique energy of his adopted New York City, transcribing fleeting, intimate moments of everyday life into deeply compelling cinematic imagery.

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