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Color photography by Harry Gruyaert. Street scene during a carnival in Antwerp
© Harry Gruyaert

Book Review • Color

Harry Gruyaert – Homeland

Newly published by Thames & Hudson, “Homeland” by Magnum photographer Harry Gruyaert is a compelling, cinematic portrait of his native Belgium.

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black and white travel photo of temple in Myanmar by Dimple Agarwal
© Dimple Agarwal
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Greg Mo
© Greg Mo

Book Review • Travel

Greg Mo – By the Mekong

By the Mekong, by Greg Mo, is a compelling exploration of life along Phnom Penh’s riverside, a vivid chronicle of a city and its people in constant dialogue with the waters that define it.

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Color animal portrait photo of a Macaw by Melissa Cormican
© Melissa c

Editorial • Color

Vibrant Encounters:
Melissa Cormican’s Colorful Animal Portraits

A previous third-prize winner and finalist in our monthly awards, American photographer Melissa Cormican captures stunning close-up portraits of animals that reveal their captivating, complex beauty.

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