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Top 10 • Black & White

10 Stunning Black and White Images

From the early days of photography to the present digital age, monochrome photography has been instrumental in transforming the way we perceive the world. We’ve surveyed some of the best submissions from past awards to curate a collection of 10 stunning images that showcase the enduring potential of the genre.

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Editorial • Photography

Photography & AI

Photography and AI is a complex and often contentious topic. With the recent rise in 'realistic' AI-generated images, which some argue closely resemble genuine photographs, questions are emerging about the future of photography. Does this signal the end of the medium as we know it, or will it evolve and endure?

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aerial color photograph of people fishing in Bangladesh
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Top 10 • Photography

10 images from creative photographers

To celebrate our 2022 Emerging Talent Award, we have surveyed some of the best submissions from our previous awards and selected 10 images from creative photographers, that display photography's illimitable potential.

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