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black and white street photography portrait of tattooed man and dog in Brighton, England, by Paul Spencer
© Paul Spencer

Editors Picks • Street

Street Photography Award

Last month’s Street Photography Award, judged by the legendary Magnum photographer Bruce Gilden, brought in an extraordinary level of talent. While we would love to highlight them all, our editorial team has selected a few favorites that didn’t make the final cut but, in our eyes, deserve recognition.

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Agnieszka Trzoch
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Color photography. Man with a horse in the shallows of a lake at sunrise by F. Dilek Yurdakul
© F. Dilek Yurdakul

Profile • Documentary

F. Dilek Yurdakul

F. Dilek Yurdakul is a Turkish photographer known for her striking, emotionally resonant images that reveal both the beauty and complexity of her homeland.

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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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