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Gaza survivor recognised in World Press Photo contest The 2025 World Press
Photo contest has named Palestinian photojournalist Samar Abu Elouf as this year’s top honouree. Elouf’s harrowing image of a nine-year-old Gaza boy took the Photo of the Year title. Captured for The New York Times , the winning photograph shows Mahmoud Ajjour, a child who lost both arms in an Israeli strike in Gaza City on March 2024. Abu Elouf – who herself fled Gaza in late 2023 – now resides in the same Qatari apartment block as Mahmoud. Her portrait was chosen for its emotional depth and powerful narrative, highlighting the broader human toll of war. Two runners-up were also recognised: Night Crossing by John Moore (Getty Images), depicting migrants in the rain at the US-Mexico border, and Droughts in the Amazon by Musuk Nolte (Panos Pictures), revealing the haunting dryness of the rainforest amid the ongoing climate crisis. worldpressphoto.org
Camera trap photos reveal rare Congo wildlife
strategically placed camera traps within multiple sites of the park. The images highlight the diverse wildlife thriving in the park, from large mammals to lesser- seen carnivores. Notably, a striking male leopard was photographed – one of the most-challenging species to capture in such dense jungle conditions. wcs.org
Camera trap images of rare, elusive Congo rainforest wildlife have been released by the Wildlife Conservation Society. New images from Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park (NNNP) reveal elusive Congo rainforest species, including the African golden cat, in unprecedented clarity. The year-long project, led by British wildlife photographer Will Burrard-Lucas,
Tamron 18-300mm superzoom for Nikon Z and Canon RF mount
Tamron has confirmed the release of the 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD lens for Nikon Z and Canon RF APS-C mirrorless camera systems. The 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD lens was previously only available for Sony E and Fujifilm X Mounts, but will be rolled out for the additional systems this summer. With a 16.6x zoom ratio – the highest in its class – the Tamron offers a focal range equivalent of 27-450mm on Nikon Z and 28.8- 480mm on Canon RF-S mounts. At the wide end, the lens features a minimum focusing distance of 15cm, enabling a maximum magnification ratio of 1:2. The lens boasts Tamron’s VXD linear motor for both fast and accurate AF performance, along with the brand’s VC (Vibration Compensation) system to help stabilise handheld shooting. The Canon RF version will also include additional physical controls, offering AF/MF switching and VC on/ off functionality. tamron.eu
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