Fascinating faces and characters

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1st classified

Ryan Gosling
by Dan Winters


Ryan Gosling immortalized within a meticulously crafted laboratory conceived and constructed by Dan. Dan's vision for this image was to evoke the ambiance of the "Blade Runner" universe, while avoiding direct references to the film. He personally curated every prop and detail of...

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2nd classified

Andrey from Bereznik village
by Sergey Stroitelev


Andrey, 57, is the sole resident of Bereznik, a remote village in Northern Russia's Arkhangelsk region. Inside his home, the lingering scent of ash fills the air. With a deep inhale, Andrey reflects: 'I was born here; once bustling with life—a farm, a school, a club. Now, all bur...

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3rd classified

The Young Champion
by Zay Yar Lin


Fifteen-year-old Aymoldir, from Bayan Olgii, Mongolia, made history by winning the 2023 Eagle Hunters Festival, triumphing over male rivals. The Golden Eagle Festival, an annual tradition, sees Kazakh eagle hunters proudly exhibit their cultural legacy, dressed in traditional hun...

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Honorable mention

Saints and angels
by Marian Plaino


In the region of Maramureș, Romania, Christmas shines with colors. The community joyfully gathers in church, donning their traditional attire. On the balcony, young girls, adorned in vibrant dresses, listen attentively to the prayer, surrounded by exquisitely painted images of sa...

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Honorable mention

NILIMA’S CHALLENGE
by Mauro De Bettio


Nilima's remarkable journey from surviving a devastating acid attack to embracing her scars and pursuing a career as a nurse is a testament to her resilience. Her courage serves as a beacon of hope, inspiring countless others who have faced similar struggles.

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Honorable mention

From fields to frontlines in Ukraine
by Erçin Ertürk


Yevgeniya, a courageous soldier from the Ukrainian Army's 128th Carpathian Mountain Assault Brigade, prepares to join the frontline in Zaporizhzhia on July 14, 2023. Before embarking on her mission, she sharpened her skills during a training session near Ukraine's vast sunflower...

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Honorable mention

Art Forger Mark Landis
by Dan Winters


Mark Landis is a masterful art forger who has dedicated decades to crafting counterfeit masterpieces by renowned artists. Under the guise of philanthropy, he has generously donated his forged reproductions to museums worldwide as a sort of hobby. He describes himself as a failed...

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Honorable mention

Actor Daniel Radcliffe
by Dan Winters


Daniel Radcliffe, captured here on the set of the series 'Miracle Workers'. The actor rose to fame portraying the iconic Harry Potter in J.K. Rowling's Warner Bros. franchise.

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Remarkable Artwork

Asia's Biggest Airshow
by Divyanshu Verma


I always dreamed of capturing "Air Show" images, and this year, I finally did it. This photo was taken during Asia's biggest airshow, held in my hometown, Prayagraj, organized by the IAF on the occasion of the 91st Airforce Day. In this shot, I wanted to highlight the expression...

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Remarkable Artwork

Cholitrans
by Antonio Lopez Diaz


Joanna is an Aymara woman born with a man's body and raised according to the customs of her indigenous culture. She dresses and thinks traditionally, breaking stereotypes while living a life deeply rooted in her culture. In her world, gender identity is not a rupture but harmoniz...

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Remarkable Artwork

The elephant keepers
by Sarah Wouters


An elephant keeper and his beloved companion at the elephant cemetery in Ban Ta Klang village, Surin province, Thailand. Known as the 'elephant village,' nearly every household here nurtures an elephant, with locals supported by government funds for their care.

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Remarkable Artwork

The Age of Uncertainty 2
by Salvatore Montemagno


There comes a time in every person's life when they realize they can no longer be who they have been up to that point and must evolve into something new.

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Remarkable Artwork

LIFE IN BALANCE
by Mauro De Bettio


Children wearing brightly-colored dresses dance through the labyrinth of shacks and narrow alleys in Kibera, Nairobi, the largest urban slum and one of Africa’s most impoverished areas.

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Remarkable Artwork

The Thinker
by Maira Ray


The series "Forgotten by the Renaissance" explores the lives of individuals often overlooked in traditional paintings of the era. These images showcase minorities and people from diverse backgrounds, offering a refreshing perspective on historical narratives rarely explored.

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Remarkable Artwork

Julia "Butterfly" Hill
by Dan Winters


Julia was a part of a group in northern California that was involved in fighting the logging of old growth redwood trees. She stayed in a 1000 + year old 220’ redwood named “Luna” for over two years without coming down to the earth below. In order to make this photograph I had to...

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