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March 24, 2026

Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards Releases Unseen Outtakes From the Last Year’s Contest

To kick off the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2026 contest, the photo competition just released a series of “never before seen” entries from the 2025 Awards. From a caiman in Brazil “wearing” butterflies as eyelashes to a pair of dancing blue footed bobbies on Galapagos islands, each brilliant outtake captures wild animals during their funniest moments. The organizers of the Awards hope these images will inspire more people to enter this year’s competition.

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March 23, 2026

Magnum Photos Print Sale Features Iconic Work of 100+ Photographers for One Week Only

Twice a year, Magnum Photos dives into its sprawling archives to curate its Square Print Sale.

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March 23, 2026

JR’s Large-Scale Installations Are on Display at This Immersive Solo Exhibition in LA

French contemporary artist JR recently unveiled his latest solo exhibition, Horizons, at Perrotin Los Angeles.

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March 19, 2026

Spectacular National and Regional Winners of the 2026 Sony World Photography Awards

The Sony World Photography Awards is a competition recognizing the best photographic talent from across the globe. Run by the World Photography Organization, it puts on multiple competitions and has recently announced the winners and shortlisted photographers of its 2026 National and Regional Awards. The special recognition is part of a program set up by Sony and Creo Arts to support local photographic communities.

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March 18, 2026

Photographer Captures the “Architecture of Silence” in Abandoned Towns and Empty Locations [Interview]

Even in absence, there is undoubtedly presence—or at least that’s what Steven Seidenberg’s photography seems to suggest.

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March 12, 2026

Photographer Zanele Muholi Wins Prestigious Hasselblad Award

In the photography industry, there are very few—if any—accolades that match the prestige of the Hasselblad Award.

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March 12, 2026

Photographer Captures a Lion Cub in a Food Coma After Overindulging in a Giant Feast

We often think of the animal world as cutthroat, harsh, and generally unforgiving. But, of course, there’s more to it than that. Photographers have long shown the softer side of the creature kingdom—one that is humorous and even sweet. In doing so, our perceptions change, and we get a fuller picture of our world.

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March 12, 2026

Adorable Elephant Seals Snatch Gold in 2026 Underwater Photographer of the Year Contest

There’s something magical about underwater photography, allowing us to peer beneath the waves and discover an entirely new world.

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March 11, 2026

Photographic Survey From 19th-Century India Snags Nearly $57K at Auction

Last month, London-based Forum Auctions sold an eight-volume survey of 19th century India for £42,000 (about $56,800)

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March 11, 2026

Discover the Remarkable Finalists of the 2026 Sony World Photographer Awards

For nearly two decades, the Sony World Photography Awards have been celebrating the medium’s singular capacity for storytelling and creativity. Now, the organization has unveiled 30 finalists and more than 65 shortlisted photographers for its 2026 Professional competition, selected from over 430,000 total submissions from some 200 countries and territories. As in previous years, the Sony World Photography Awards encompass 10 categories, including “Creative,” “Documentary Projects,” and “Perspectives,” among others.

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