Readers' Best Photographs: A Global Visual Journey
Explore a breathtaking collection of Guardian readers' photographs, capturing moments from a -5C swim in Nottinghamshire to vibrant lupins in New Zealand. Discover the world through their lenses.
Explore a breathtaking collection of Guardian readers' photographs, capturing moments from a -5C swim in Nottinghamshire to vibrant lupins in New Zealand. Discover the world through their lenses.
A poignant visual journey across continents: from Orthodox New Year celebrations in Switzerland to the harsh winter in Gaza and Larry the cat in London. See the day's most powerful images.
Discover the stunning monochrome winners of LensCulture's 2026 awards, from a brutal Central Asian sport to quiet childhood moments. See the full gallery now.
A visual journey through Monday's key events worldwide, from the Golden Globes red carpet and UK political shifts to Japanese festivals and global protests. See the day in pictures.
A new book by historian Paulo Antonio Paranaguá uses iconic photography to chart Latin America's turbulent past, from colonisation to modern-day struggles. Discover the region's untold stories.
From Tokyo's icy purification rituals to protests in Minneapolis and a frozen Lake Balaton, The Guardian's picture editors capture the world's defining moments. Explore the full gallery.
A mother reflects on a cherished family photo taken in an Edinburgh garden, revealing a poignant story of love, autism, and profound loss. Discover the power of images to hold both joy and sorrow.
Discover how photographer Kelli Radwanski captured a magical, unplanned moment between a boy and his pig in Nevada from her office in Oregon using remote iPhone photography.
Award-winning photographer Martin Roemers documents humanity's complex relationship with the automobile in his new book 'Homo Mobilis'. Explore the portraits and stories behind the wheel.
Ammar Kalia reflects on a cherished 1990s photo with his brother, a goofy snapshot that became a vital reminder of their enduring bond after their mother died from cancer in 2013.
A dramatic week captured in images: Venezuela's president captured, Russian strikes on Kyiv, US protests, and Storm Goretti hits Britain. See the world's defining moments.
Explore this week's most powerful global images, from a dramatic firefighter rescue in Kosovo to the stark social contrasts in Santa Fe. See the full gallery now.
Photographer Beezer recounts the dizzying day he captured maintenance workers on the Clifton Suspension Bridge with no safety gear. A snapshot of a bygone era in Bristol's history.
The Guardian's picture editors curate powerful images from around the globe, capturing protests, cultural celebrations, and environmental challenges on Wednesday, 7 January 2026.
Yadong Niu's stunning sunset shot over Welsh Harp Reservoir triumphs in Hendon Waterside nature photography contest, celebrating local biodiversity. Discover the winning image.
Explore six powerful photographs by women from the Global South, capturing everyday life, art, and activism. Discover stories from India, Morocco, Colombia, Cuba, Uganda, and South Africa.
From a snowy Versailles to a Kyiv funeral, see the powerful images selected by editors on Tuesday, 6th January 2026. Explore the day's visual stories from around the globe.
Explore the astonishing global images of photojournalist Ed Kashi, whose 45-year career documenting social and geopolitical issues is celebrated in a powerful new book. Witness history through his lens.
From Nicolás Maduro's US court appearance to a Russian drone strike on a Kyiv hospital and Japan's annual calligraphy contest. See the world through Monday's most compelling images.
A severe cold snap tightens its grip on the UK and Europe, with Met Office warnings extended. See the frozen impact from Liverpool to Paris.
Tribute to Brian Smith, the British photographer whose iconic images of blues legends like Howlin' Wolf and Chuck Berry defined an era. Discover his journey from a Lonnie Donegan fan to a chronicler of the blues boom.
The first full moon of 2026, a 'Wolf Moon' supermoon, dazzled observers worldwide. See breathtaking photos from the UK to Argentina as the moon appeared 15% larger and 30% brighter.
Discover how a tuk-tuk driver's mobile photography, using a OnePlus 13, won a 2025 Turkey Mobile Photo Award with a vibrant image of children playing in Myanmar.
From Russian drone strikes in Kyiv to a deadly Swiss fire and California floods, the world's leading photojournalists document a pivotal week. Explore the full gallery.
Guardian readers express dismay over the exclusion of harrowing Gaza conflict imagery from a major photographic retrospective, arguing the devastation is seared into global memory.
From snow in Wales to flooding in Gaza and the first wolf supermoon of 2026, see the powerful images that defined Friday, 2nd January. Explore the world in pictures.
Explore The Guardian's striking visual commentary on the choices facing us in 2026. A powerful image asks which path we will take. Discover the metaphor and its meaning for the year ahead.
A visual journey across the globe on New Year's Eve 2025, from Germany's Four Hills tournament to a poignant Sydney tribute and centuries-old Romanian rituals. See the day's most powerful images.
Explore the powerful visual stories captured by Guardian Australia photographers in 2025. A stunning collection showcasing resilience, beauty, and pivotal moments.
Explore the most powerful and captivating photographs of 2025, documenting triumphs, disasters, and human stories from Mount Everest to the Amazon. See the year through a lens.