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Travel Award - color photograph of people crossing river in Pakistan by Jørgen Johanson
© Jørgen Johanson

Top 10 • Travel

People of the world in 10 images

To celebrate the beauty of humanity we've combed through our archives, selecting 10 striking images from past competitions, which collectively showcase the incredible diversity of our world. 

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colorful street photo of children in playground by Victor Djaja
© Victor Djaja
color documentary photo of cerenomy at Wat Dhammakaya, Thailand by Aleksandra Lasota
© Aleksandra Lasota

Interview • Photography

Bill Shapiro

Bill Shapiro, judge of our 2025 Black & White Award (now open for entries), is one of the most influential voices in photography, responsible for publishing some of the most iconic images of our time.

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Color street photography by Wenpeng Lu, basketball players in Paris
© Wenpeng Lu

Editorial • Color

The Power of Color Photography

To celebrate our 2026 Color Award (now open for entries) we've surveyed winners, finalists, and the most eye-catching entries from all our previous awards, and selected 10 stunning images of all styles, that showcase the power of color photography.

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