World Press Photography Exhibition

The World Press Photography Exhibition is currently on in Brisbane. From its headquarters  in Amsterdam, The World Press Photo Foundation organises this exhibition which travels to 120 cities. It attracts 4,315 photographers who submit their images for the coveted prizes of the world's top photo journalists and documentary photographers. This year is especially anticipated after a year of covid, climate events, territorial conflicts and protests and it did not disappoint. I am sharing a few of my favourites. The exhibition is on until the 18th of July. Catch it if you can. 

Ralph Pace United States 

A California sea lion swims towards a face mask. The BBC reported that 129 billion disposable face masks and 65 billion disposable gloves were being used during the pandemic EVERY MONTH.

Hkun Lat Myanmar 

A buddhist temple occupies half of the mountain and the other half is a massive jade mine. 

Alisa Martynova Russia 

More than a million Africans have come to Italy to live making perilous journeys over the Med and living in poverty. There are many undocumented migrants.

Antonio Faccilongo - Getty Reportage 

Reporting on the plight of some 4,200 Palestinians who are imprisoned in Israeli prisons for as long as 20 years. Conjugal visits are denied and physical contact is not allowed except for children under 10 years. Since the 2000s Palestinian prisoners have smuggled out semen hidden in gifts to the children. Iman Nafi keeps all her husbands clothes and shoes in place in their home. Nael Al Bharghouthi was arrested in 1978. He is the longest serving Palestinian prisoner. 

Ivan Macias Mexico 

A doctor stands at the end of her shift, the marks left by the protective masks and goggle visible on her face. 

There are many more stories and images. Some won prizes but all our worthy of our attention.