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Ivan, an 8-year-old disabled boy, dances happily in his wheelchair before receiving his new orthosis at the Orione Center, where children receive specialized care to improve their quality of life, spending long days of rehabilitation after complicated surgeries, anxiously awaiting their new orthopedic devices that will finally allow them to leave the “floor”. A long-awaited starting line for the great race to a new life full of peace and hope…

This image was taken at the height of a brutal fight between these two locally based fighters. Each movement made for water, sweat, and blood to fly around the ring. A fight felt by the entire stadium and left me soaked at the final bell.

An athlete takes part in the amateur race after World Triathlon Cup Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

Shadows of people walking through the old souque of Bur Dubai in the early morning hours is captured in this image. The golden light entering between the buildings created this mysterious feel in the image.

A Sri Lankan elephant scavenging in a waste site reminding the dire consequences of improper waste management practices in an island that is home to 10% of the world’s Asian elephant population. Elephants make it a habit to visit dumps not only because it provides easy meals, but also because it is a place where they always find a good amount of starchy items that they enjoy eating, once accustomed.

Aymoldir, a 15-year-old girl hailing from Bayan Olgiii, claimed victory at the 2023 Eagle Hunters Festival by surpassing a field of male participants to become the champion. Aymoldir’s victory was a remarkable achievement, not only for her but also as a symbol of breaking barriers in the ancient art of eagle hunting. Her success highlights the growing recognition and inclusion of women in this centuries-old tradition.

Hamnøy is a beautiful fishing village located on the island of Moskenesøya in the Lofoten archipelago in northern Norway. It is famous for its traditional red fishing houses, known as “rorbuer”, which stretch along the coast with beautiful views of the mountains and the sea. The photo shows a dramatic change in the weather, which is not in short supply in these places.

I’m constantly coming up with something new, flying off into a fantasy world. My head on a string shows the connection between the real world and the fantasy world. To create this photo, I took a self-portrait and photographed the landscape. By collaging, I combined my photos in a photo editor. The AI was not used.

In the heart of the Nyamatong homeland, a boy and his goat embody the timeless bond between people and animals.

This is a creative selfie of myself, which was photographed with the help of a camera tripod and remote shutter control.