41 h. ago ‘We had to swim to safety. I didn’t think we would make it out alive’: the people fleeing climate breakdown – in pictures

Photographers Mathias Braschler and Monika Fischer capture the families, farmers and fishers who have been forced to leave their homes by extreme weather – and the landscapes they left behind. Introduction by Dina NayeriIn 2009, Swiss photographers Mathias Braschler and Monika Fischer set out to document the people suffering the first shocks of the climate crisis. They had just returned from China, where rapid, unregulated development has ravaged the natural landscapes. Back home, though, the debate still felt strangely theoretical. “In 2009, you still had people who denied climate change,” Braschler recalls. “People said, ‘This is media hype.’” So the couple, working with the Global Humanitarian Forum in Geneva and supported by Kofi Annan, began The Human Face of Climate Change, a portrait series that showed the people on the frontline of a warming world.Sixteen years later, climate change is no longer up for debate; the urgent discussions now revolve around solutions. Braschler an...

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54 h. ago Young Scots wildlife photographer captures incredible animal scenes

Eighteen-year-old Caitlyn McDonald struggled for years with busy environments, talking to strangers and coping with unexpected changes to her routine. Until she found photography.

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3 d. ago Former AP photographer's vintage images of Ireland capture a world before it disappeared

Rare photographs from 1963 show a disappearing Ireland, captured by German photographer Diether Endlicher

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8 d. ago ‘The flowing red saree on the bank of the Ganges was incredibly striking’: Divyanshu Verma’s best phone picture

The Indian photographer captured a quiet moment at the popular Maha Kumbh Mela religious festival in PrayagrajDivyanshu Verma regards the north Indian city of Prayagraj as deeply special: not only is it home, it is also where he began his journey into street photography. This image was taken in the Sangam area during the huge Hindu purification festival Maha Kumbh Mela – maha meaning great because this was the 12th in a row of the ritual that takes place once every 12 years.“It’s a massive spiritual gathering and the energy is entirely unique,” Verma says. “The place was incredibly crowded with people who had travelled from far and wide, all drawn by faith, but there was a strange sense of calm within the chaos. I wandered through the crowds with my phone, observing rituals and soaking up the powerful atmosphere.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago The Fall of Icarus: Photographer captures an 'absolutely preposterous' snap of a SKYDIVER appearing to fall from the sun

The stunning image, titled 'The Fall of Icarus', was created by astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy, who specialises in taking photos of the sun.

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2 w. ago Photographer captures amazing moment seal jumps on her boat to escape killer whales

‘You poor thing,’ Drucker can be heard saying, as the seal looks up at her

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2 w. ago Wildlife photographer captures moment seal jumps onto boat to escape killer whales

‘You poor thing,’ Drucker can be heard saying, as the seal looks up at her

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2 w. ago The great escape: seal flees killer whales by jumping on to photographer’s boat

Charvet Drucker captures dramatic video and photos of seal being hunted by orcas in Salish Sea, north-west of SeattleA wildlife photographer on a whale-watching trip in waters off Seattle captured dramatic video and photos of a pod of killer whales hunting a seal that survived only by clambering on to the stern of her boat.Charvet Drucker was on a rented 20ft (6 metre) boat near her home on an island in the Salish Sea about 40 miles north-west of Seattle when she spotted a pod of at least eight killer whales, also known as orcas. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Seal escapes from pod of killer whales by jumping on to photographer’s boat

Charvet Drucker captures dramatic video and photos of seal being hunted by orcas in Salish Sea, north-west of SeattleA wildlife photographer on a whale-watching trip in waters off Seattle captured dramatic video and photos of a pod of killer whales hunting a seal that survived only by clambering on to the stern of her boat.Charvet Drucker was on a rented 20ft (6m) boat near her home on an island in the Salish Sea about 40 miles north-west of Seattle when she spotted a pod of at least eight killer whales, also known as orcas. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago High and low: the spontaneous joy and drama of New York City – in pictures

Street photographer Daniel Arnold searches out the candid human moments of NYC, capturing a complex city alive with characters and contradictions Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Travel photography how to: From diversity to detail, our expert guide to take your snaps to the next level

From set-up and camera specs to AI technology, travel photographer Jeanette Lendon shares her expert tips on capturing diverse, compelling images with your phone, wherever you are

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3 w. ago Wildlife Trust: Does Bonfire Night harm wildlife? Three ways to make at

At-home bonfires can accidentally kill hedgehogs, while noisy fireworks displays may disturb birds 🎆

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4 w. ago Rare white Iberian lynx captured on film in Spain by amateur photographer

Researchers to investigate whether environmental factors may have affected female animal’s pigmentationAn amateur photographer in southern Spain has captured unprecedented images of a white Iberian lynx, prompting researchers to investigate whether environmental factors could be at play as wildlife watchers revelled in the rare sighting.Ángel Hidalgo published the images on social media, describing the singular animal as the “white ghost of the Mediterranean forest”. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Awkward Sydney Sweeney HIDES after Ubering to late night rendezvous with ex fiancé amid Scooter Braun romance

Photographs also captured the actress ducking down in the passenger seat next to ex-fiancé Jonathan Davino amid her controversial Scooter Braun romance.

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