April 02, 2012
Author:
Erik Vroons
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Remi Ochlik
World Press Photo
photojournalism
war photography
It’s that time of the year again. Around the last week of April, as the pendulum of World Press Photo reaches the point of swinging towards its annual Awards Days, the perpetuum mobile of photojournalism comes close to a halt. All winners will be there, d
February 12, 2012
Author:
Erik Vroons
Tags:
World Press Photo
photojournalism
Pictorialism
Orientalism
In the winning image by Aranda (but also this picture by Simona Ghizzoni, 3rd prize winner in the category Contemporary Issues, singles) we can recognize the picturesque style of 19th century Orientalist painting, stressing the mystique and timelessness o
January 26, 2012
Author:
Erik Vroons
Tags:
World Press Photo
photojournalism
Yuri Kozyrev
What makes someone an outstanding photojournalist? This question comes to mind when looking back on a tumultuous year, specifically in Northern Africa.