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10 Canadian photographers whose work we’re loving right now
These 10 members of Canadian Geographic’s online Photo Club are making waves with their unique perspectives on Canadian wildlife and landscapes
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For the ninth year in a row, Canadians will have a chance to get up close to some of the world’s best photojournalism as the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa hosts World Press Photo 16, an exhibition of the winners of the World Press Photo Foundation’s annual contest, which is now in its 59th year.
The 155 winning photographs were selected from more than 80,000 entries by an independent jury and reflect both major world events like the Syrian refugee crisis and the Nepal earthquake, as well as everyday life in 2015.
Among the photographers honoured this year is a Canadian, Kevin Frayer, who took home first prize in the Daily Life (Singles) category for his photo of three men pushing a cart against the backdrop of a coal-fired power plant in northern China. Frayer also earned second prize in the Daily Life (Stories) category for his series depicting the Bliss Dharma Assembly, an annual gathering in the remote Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture.
World Press Photo 16 will be on display in the War Museum’s Barney Danson Theatre until August 17, before moving on to Montreal, Toronto and Chicoutimi, Que. View some of the powerful winning images below:
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