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January 15, 2025

Palestinian and Israeli Photographers Share 2024 UNICEF Photo of the Year Award

For the last 25 years, the German National Committee for UNICEF has handed out the UNICEF Photo of the Year award to outstanding photos depicting the personalities and living conditions of children worldwide. And for the first time, the jury has awarded two first prizes. Avishag Shaar-Yashuv of Israel and Samar Abu Elouf of Palestine won for their haunting look at how children are being affected on both sides of the Israel-Palestine conflict.

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January 6, 2025

Winners of the 2024 reFocus Awards Showcase Photography’s Capacity for Empathy, Vulnerability, and Artistry

Since 2022, reFocus has aimed to celebrate the enduring appeal of photography. Their 2024 reFocus Awards showcased just that, all while spotlighting some of the world’s most visionary photographers. With entries from 77 countries, the 2024 reFocus Awards proved to be the organization’s most diverse and expansive group of entrants yet. This extraordinary range is reflected in the 2024 winners, all of whom embodied the singular spirit of the medium.

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December 16, 2024

Epic Snow Tiger Battle Wins 2024 Nature Photographer of the Year

An epic tussle between two snow leopard siblings won the 2024 Nature  Photographer of the Year (NPOTY). The striking image, taken in northern India, garnered Italian photographer Paolo Della Rocca top honors in a highly competitive contest. The judges were not only blown away by the technical excellence of the photograph, but Della Rocca's tenacity to reach the location high in the snowy mountains of India's Spiti Valley.

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December 4, 2024

Here Are 2024’s Best Northern Lights Photographs

Now in its seventh edition, the Northern Lights Photographer of the Year brings together the best aurora images from around the world. Thanks to some exceptional weather, the Northern and Southern Lights were more active than ever in 2024. This makes the 25 selected photographers all the more extraordinary. Taken around the world, they highlight the incredible variety found in the natural phenomenon.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.