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Street photography by Eduardo Ortiz. Man walking in front of the sea in Turkey with bread on his head
© Eduardo Ortiz

Top 10 • Travel

Turkey in 10 Iconic Images

Turkey is a country shaped as much by tension as by harmony, where continents, cultures, and centuries collide. Straddling both Europe and Asia, it balances secularism with religious tradition, and rapid urban development with ancient ways of life. In its streets, landscapes, and people, the constant pull between old and new is ever-present, providing endless inspiration for generations of photographers.

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Color landscape photo of mountains and lake by Rocco Bonfanti
© Rocco Bonfanti
Black and white photo of fishermen in Bangladesh by Bipul Ahmed
© Bipul Ahmed

Editors Picks • Black & White

Black & White Award

Following the Black & White Photography Award, judged by renowned former Editor-in-Chief of LIFE magazine Bill Shapiro, our editorial team is excited to share a selection of compelling entries that didn’t make the final round.

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Photo of monks blowing large horns by Michael Yamashita
© Michael Yamashita

Profile • Travel

Michael Yamashita

One of the most influential photographers of our time (and judge of our current Travel Photography Award), Michael Yamashita has spent much of his five-decade-long career traveling Asia, capturing truly extraordinary images that distill the essence of this vast, diverse continent.

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