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Puerto Rico: a visual journal since 1997

Puerto Rico: a visual journal since 1997

mariela alvarez xiloj
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Since 1997, Puerto Rican photographer Mariela Alvarez has been documenting her hometown. She revisits her negatives years later and starts printing. Throughout this ongoing visual journal, which provides a glimpse into life in Puerto Rico, the artist also reflects on her life as a Puerto Rican photographer forced to change careers for financial..
Here Is Where We Shall Stay

Here Is Where We Shall Stay

Pat Kane
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This project focuses on how Indigenous people in my region are moving towards meaningful self-determination by resetting the past. The act of reclaiming culture and identity is ongoing, and my friends here are resilient in a place where symbols and systems of colonization loom large. In Catholicism, we are Children of God, but in the Dene..
Cameron Peters, Visual Curator and Editor, joins National Geographic Editorial Team

Cameron Peters, Visual Curator and Editor, joins National Geographic Editorial Team

Cameron Peters
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I am excited to share that I recently began a new role as a Photo Editor at National Geographic . Joining the esteemed Editorial Team at this iconic institution is an honor. Thank you to my colleagues for welcoming me onto the team this past week. I am looking forward to contributing to visually stunning and impactful storytelling.   ..
Never Forget How We Came Together - Ground Zero 9.11

Never Forget How We Came Together - Ground Zero 9.11

Tish Lampert
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GROUND ZERO My city was forever changed. And I wasn’t  there. This attack has been recorded from  every angle, and reported by every newscast on the planet.  I am here now,  assessing the damage one month later. It is  the end of another day of sifting debris and  hundreds of workers descend the vast hole,..
9/11

9/11

Matt Moyer
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Portraits

Portraits

Fatima Tuj Johora
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Amazon Midwives

Amazon Midwives

Johis Alarcón
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In Ecuador, there are more than 2,000 community midwives, who are an axis of support for access to maternal healthcare in rural communities. According to the Interamerican Bank of Development, in Ecuador nearly 40 percent of indigenous women do not have access to basic services, such as prenatal check-ups. The lack of access is related to issues..
Macau photojournalist Gonçalo Lobo Pinheiro wins top accolade in Brazil festival

Macau photojournalist Gonçalo Lobo Pinheiro wins top accolade in Brazil festival

Gonçalo Lobo Pinheiro
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Macau-based photojournalist Gonçalo Lobo Pinheiro has won first place in the essay category at the Paraty em Foco - International Photography Festival in Brazil.
Aftermath of the Dana in the southwest of the community of Madrid, Spain

Aftermath of the Dana in the southwest of the community of Madrid, Spain

GUILLERMO GUTIERREZ
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Aftermath of the Dana in the southwest of the community of Madrid, Spain   Bridges collapsed following heavy rain on September 04, 2023 near Aldea del Fresno, in Madrid southeastern region, Spain. At least three people have died and three missing from torrential rains due to the DANA (Isolated Depression at High Levels) causing heavy..
Anonymous Portraits

Anonymous Portraits

Shuran Huang
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"A Serious Problem" The lack of labor in local agriculture. 05/20/2023

"A Serious Problem" The lack of labor in local agriculture. 05/20/2023

Miguel J. Rodríguez Carrillo
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"A Serious Problem"  The lack of labor in local agriculture. 05/20/2023
The show must go on

The show must go on

Vanessa Vettorello
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A series about the cinema halls and theatres during the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy
Announcement: New Co-Director

Announcement: New Co-Director

Uganda Press Photo Award
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Breaking Beautiful

Breaking Beautiful

Jalynn Baker
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Celebrating diverse forms of beauty, as defined by women. See more from the Breaking Beautiful portrait series: Breakingbeautifulproject.com
Beyond Skepticism

Beyond Skepticism

Jonathan De Camps
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Delving into the efficacy of protests, this essay navigates skepticism prevalent in spiritual circles. Drawing from Zeynep Tufekci's insights and my own photography covering protests since 2014, the essay counters doubts by showcasing real-world impacts. Historical civil rights movements and global shifts underline protests' potency...
Hong Kong Needs to Diversify its Tourism Market

Hong Kong Needs to Diversify its Tourism Market

Keith Tsuji
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Hong Kong is a world-class city with a lot to offer tourists, from its iconic skyline to its vibrant culture. However, the city has been struggling to attract tourists in recent years due to factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic and political unrest. In order to boost its economy, Hong Kong needs to attract more quality tourists from various..
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