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EXCLUSIVE – Revealed: First photo of girl, ten, raped by burglar and murdered by boy, 11,

admin — Sat, 09 Sep 2023 14:14:34 +0000

This is the first image of the ten-year-old girl whose murder in a children’s home allegedly by a fellow child resident has shocked Germany.

The picture emerged as the father of little Lena spoke about his loss for the first time.

Lena was found strangled in the boy’s room by staff at the facility 12 hours after she died and astonishingly after she had been raped by an opportunistic burglar who broke in through an opened bathroom window.

Speaking to MailOnline, Lena‘s father, who asked to be named only as Werner, expressed his outrage at how father-of-two Daniel Troger, 25, had been able to break in with apparent ease.

And he lashed out at authorities for letting the boy, who had a history of violence and had attacked other residents with a baseball bat, stay in the facility.

The picture of Lena emerged as the father of little Lena spoke about his loss for the first time

Lena’s father expressed outrage at how father-of-two Daniel Troger, 25, (pictured) had been able to break in with apparent ease

Germany has been left reeling by the atrocity which happened in April at the St Josef children’s home in the picturesque Bavarian town of Wunsiedel, 90 minutes north of Nuremburg.

Speaking to MailOnline at his home in the village of Mantel, civil servant Werner, who has been on sick leave since the death of his daughter, said: ‘I just don’t understand how this can happen. How was this man able to get into the home and attack my daughter?

‘The place should be secure. What were the staff doing that night? Why was the window left open? The children are supposed to be safe there but clearly they weren’t.

‘But the other big question is why was this boy even in there? I’ve read he had a history of violence and attacked other children there so why was he there and not in a proper institution with trained staff?

‘There is so much more the police and the authorities should be telling me but they are not. I feel as if I am being kept in the dark here and it is my daughter who is the victim.’

Lena, who was a gifted musician, swimmer and gymnast, had been at the home since November following a custody battle between Werner and his former wife of twelve years Regina.

Their daughter had been temporarily placed in the home but Werner told MailOnline he had successfully applied for her to be allowed to go on holiday with him to the Canary Islands during this year’s Easter break.

Werner said: ‘The day before she was supposed to come out, they said I couldn’t take her with me and so she had to stay there.

‘I still don’t know why they said that but if she had been allowed to come with me as they initially said she would still be here. That’s why I am so angry.’

Germany has been left reeling by the atrocity which happened in April at the St Josef children’s home in the picturesque Bavarian town of Wunsiedel, 90 minutes north of Nuremburg

The home of Lena’s father in Mantel, Germany

Werner added: ‘I’ve spoken with the police numerous times and I have seen that this man has been charged with sexually attacking my daughter and the boy killed her but he is too young to face justice.

‘Lena hated it at that home. She was always crying about it whenever I saw her and she said she wanted to be with either me or my ex-wife but they wouldn’t allow it.

‘The best solution would have been for her to stay with one of us. If that had happened, she would have still been alive. That’s why I am so angry.

‘I was allowed to see her once a month for two hours and so was my wife, and every time I saw Lena she was always crying that she didn’t meant to be there.

‘She said one of the other children was trouble and picking on her. I can only assume it was this 11-year-old boy. We wanted joint custody but the court didn’t give it to us – I still don’t know why.’

When asked to describe Lena, Werner blinked back tears and said: ‘How can I have only one memory of her? I have many memories of her, all wonderful, all good. She was my first and only child. I loved her dearly.

‘She was a good girl. She didn’t deserve this and had dreams for when she grew up like any other girl. She was good at swimming; she was a musician and she loved playing the piano and the drums.

‘She liked going out riding and we spent many happy times together and now that is all I have memories.’

Werner added: ‘The police say the case is now closed because the boy cannot face justice because he is under 14 and this other man will go on trial but for me it’s not closed. It’s the authorities who are also the culprits here.

Pictured: Burglar Daniel Troger. Kader Catal, who went to school with Troger, said ‘he was a loner when I knew him at school and also quite weird’

‘If Lena had been admitted to the home she would still be here. She should have been allowed to stay with either me or my wife.

‘But I would also like to know why the window was left open to allow this man to get in and why was he even there? What did he expect to steal from a children’s home? Is there is information I am not being told?

‘I haven’t taken any action yet against the home and the authorities who run it but I am thinking about it.’

In a further shocking revelation, it has emerged Troger and the boy drank beer and watched pornography together at the home in the hours before Lena was attacked and then killed.

But because he is below the age of criminal responsibility in Germany, which is 14, he will not be punished and he has since been moved to another facility elsewhere in the country.

Bin man Troger was arrested by police three weeks after the murder when he turned up for his shift at the local depot where he works in Wunsiedel.

Police linked him to the crime through DNA found at the scene and also through his mobile phone which was picked up in the building.

Troger – who is married with two young children and married to wife Cassandra – has since been charged with rape, burglary and arson.

He is suspected of having broken into five construction containers in the last year and stolen building machinery with more than £12,000.

On his now-deleted Facebook page he describes himself as a ‘proud father’ and that ‘family is the most important thing in the world’, alongside pictures of him his wife and children.

He worked as a rubbish collector in Wunsiedel and lived in nearby Thiersheim where locals remember him as a ‘loner’.

Speaking to MailOnline at his home in the village of Mantel, civil servant Werner said: ‘How was this man able to get into the home and attack my daughter? The place should be secure. What were the staff doing that night?’

One neighbour said: ‘He didn’t really mix much with anyone. They moved here a few years ago from another part of Germany.

‘I know they have a child of around 18 months old and an older one, who is seven, as she is in the same year at school as my daughter.

‘The wife and he must have had the children very young as she can’t be more than 25 years old.’

When MailOnline knocked on the pastel blue painted house close to the village football pitch, there was no answer, but a trampoline and swings were in the garden.

On her TikTok page Cassandra has posted videos of the children playing in the garden but there are no images of her husband.

Kader Catal, who went to school with Troger, told MailOnline: ‘I was shocked when I saw the news and it gave me goosebumps as I had known him when he was younger.

‘It left a deep impression on me because of what happened to the girl and because I know he has children of his own.

‘To be honest he was a loner when I knew him at school and also quite weird – I can’t believe that someone I knew and who has children himself did something like this.’

A spokesperson for the local prosecutor said: ‘An eleven-year-old boy is suspected of murder and a 25-year-old man has been charged with rape, burglary and arson.

‘There is no evidence that the man participated in the murder of the ten-year-old girl but rather, the 11-year-old boy killed the girl after the man had left the facility, after a dispute arose between the two.

‘Due to the boy’s criminal immaturity, no criminal proceedings can be carried out against him and he has been taken into the custody of responsible authorities.

‘The older man is still in custody and he has confessed during initial questioning.

‘Investigations into possible breaches of duty by the authorities responsible for the dare of the children are still ongoing.’

The awe-inspiring winners of a prestigious nature photo contest, from a shot of a

admin — Sat, 09 Sep 2023 05:03:34 +0000

Dramatic cloud formations over a Chilean mountainscape, a crocodile devouring a wildebeest and a polar bear cub prancing over an ice shelf.

These are some of the scenes captured by the winners of All About Photo (AAP) magazine’s nature photography contest, a prestigious awards that celebrates photographers who ‘beautifully capture the essence of nature, highlighting the magnificence of landscapes, wildlife, and flora and fauna’.

It’s the first nature-themed contest organised by AAP, a monthly online magazine that endeavours to educate and inspire in all things photography-related by providing a platform to ‘exceptional’ work from around the world.

Twenty-five photographers from 11 countries worldwide have been presented with awards. The grand prize winner is Thomas Vijayan, an Indian wildlife photographer whose subjects include Bornean orangutans and Vietnam’s critically endangered golden-headed langur monkeys.

A statement from AAP Magazine says: ‘Nature photography is a captivating genre that explores and captures the breathtaking beauty of the natural world.’ It adds that this style of photography ‘not only celebrates the earth’s majesty but also serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of conservation and our responsibility to protect our planet for future generations’.

Scroll down to see MailOnline Travel’s pick of the winners – with images from Vijayan’s gold-medal-winning portfolio at the very bottom…

With a tuft of its hair blowing in the wind, this young lion can be seen staring into the distance in Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It was captured by Italian photographer Paolo Ameli, who bags a ‘Merit’ award

This green-hued shot shows the red-eyed tree frog in a jungle in Costa Rica’s La Fortuna region. Photographer Pablo Trilles Farrington – the recipient of a ‘Merit’ award – describes the creature as ‘hypnotic’, noting that its distinctive features are its red eyes and the blue stripe that colours its sides. He notes that though these frogs are typically nocturnal, ‘this photograph was taken during the day when the frog was looking for a better place to rest’

In this breathtaking shot, a caravan of camels moves through a storm near the town of Merzouga, which lies in the Sahara Desert in Morocco. Photographer Olivier Unia, the recipient of a ‘Merit’ award, describes the scene as a ‘gift from nature’

This magnificent image shows a group of gelada monkeys – also known as the bleeding-heart monkey – in Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains. Photographer Turgay Uzer, a ‘Merit’ award-winner, says: ‘To protect themselves from leopards, they spend the night on tiny ledges on the impossibly steep cliffs of the mountains and climb back on the plateau at daybreak to graze’

This magical shot of silhouetted gelada monkeys in Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains is the work of Turgay Uzer

A young polar bear cub walks with a spring in its step in this captivating photograph by Turgay Uzer, which is titled: ‘I’ve Got Things To Do And People To See.’ It was captured in Norway’s Svalbard archipelago

Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park was the setting for this mesmerising shot, which shows a ‘young leopard checking on its hoisted kill’ – which means the kill was tugged onto a tree to keep it out of reach of other carnivores. It’s the handiwork of Turgay Uzer

A lion in Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools National Park is the subject of this beautifully composed picture by ‘Merit’ award-winner Turgay Uzer

This transfixing shot of a night monkey in Panama’s Parque Nacional Soberania was captured by Turgay Uzer. Describing the creature, he says: ‘It weighs less than one kilogram, has some of the biggest eyes in nature and those long pianists’ fingers!’ Uzer adds: ‘Sadly, the [night monkey] is endangered in Panama because of deforestation, capture for the pet trade and poaching’

Turgay Uzer captured this stunning shot of an elephant feeding on the leaves of acacia trees in Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools National Park

Though it looks like they’re enemies, the jaguars in this powerful shot are actually mating, photographer Turgay Uzer reveals. He explains: ‘Big cat mating starts with courting, continues with purring and ends with snarls and violence. And can go on like that for days.’ The picture was captured in Brazil’s Parque Estadual Encontro das Aguas

A crocodile feasts on an unfortunate wildebeest in the Mara River in Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve in this jarring shot by Turgay Uzer, titled ‘Dinner Time’

This picture of a leopard cub feeding on an impala kill in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park is the work of Turgay Uzer. He says: ‘We could have been the first humans this cub had seen. The mother left after dragging a heavy impala kill into the thicket. It was aware of us and yet kept on feeding’

U.S photographer Jo Fields captured this striking shot of a non-venomous rat snake on a branch. ‘Many people walking by shuddered with fear and kept walking by,’ Fields says, adding that the snake had just come out of hibernation. Fields snaps up a ‘Merit’ award

This stunning shot shows lenticular clouds over Torres del Paine National Park in Chile’s Patagonia region. Photographer Carmen Villar, who gets a ‘Merit’ award, remarks: ‘Before the sun came up, the colour of the clouds was simply impressive’

This image was captured by overall winner Thomas Vijayan. It shows an inquisitive-looking golden-headed langur, a critically endangered species of monkey endemic to Vietnam’s Cat Ba Island. There are less than 70 golden-headed langurs remaining, the photographer reveals, adding that the species was almost extinct two decades ago, due to poaching for medicine and hunting for sport. Their average body length is 20 inches (50cm) and then their tails extend another three feet (one metre), he says

Behold another spectacular shot captured by overall winner Vijayan, this time showing an orangutan in Tanjung Puting National Park, Borneo

Sensational seaside swimming – in total safety! Lavish new photo book reveals the world’s

admin — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 22:31:18 +0000

Sea pools give you the thrill of sea swimming minus the dangers of the open water – and they’re often a sight to behold, a beautifully illustrated book has revealed.

Showcasing 66 ‘saltwater sanctuaries’ around the world, Sea Pools by Chris Romer-Lee is described by publisher Batsford Books as ‘a celebration of sea-swimming’.

With each turn of the page comes a wave of anecdotes and facts about sea pools that are dotted along coastlines everywhere from Cornwall to Australia. On top of that, the tome is swimming in breathtaking photography.

‘Whether they are hewn from rock or cast onto a natural rock shelf these pools always solve a problem: providing safe access to water,’ Romer-Lee writes in his tome.

He adds that there’s an ‘unfettered joy to be found in entering sheltered tidal waters cradled by a concrete or rock enclosure, protected from the turbulent sea beyond the walls and yet still being nourished by rich saltwater and marine life’.

Scroll down to dive into a selection of these spellbinding sea pools for yourself…

PISCINE D’EAU DE MER DE SAINT-QUAY PORTRIEUX, BRITTANY, FRANCE: ‘This pear-shaped pool has sweeping curves accented with an exquisitely designed, cantilevered concrete diving platform.’ So says author Romer-Lee, adding: ‘Access to the pool is from a grand staircase that plunges to the pool edge’

LEWINNICK COVE HOUSE POOL, LEWINNICK COVE, CORNWALL: This pool, hewn from rock and ‘lined with white-glazed bricks and turquoise mosaic tiles, probably imported from Italy’, offers ‘expansive views across the emerald waters of Fistral Bay’, according to the tome. Accessed via a ‘short flight of weathered concrete steps’, the private sea pool can only be used by residents of the building nearby. Now converted into apartments, the building, the book explains, was built in 1910 by wealthy lawyer and financier Frederick Baker who envisaged a ‘Romanesque villa and gardens similar to a property he’d seen in Italy’

EMERALD GATE POOL, DINARD, FRANCE: ‘Brittany has some of the largest tidal ranges in Europe, making it perfect tidal-pool territory,’ writes Romer-Lee. Of the region’s Emerald Gate Pool, he says: ‘Nestled into a former natural cove on the side of the beach, this gem has a commanding view over the sands below.’ The book notes that ‘sweeping’ granite staircases lead from Dinard’s promenade to the pool terrace. Unveiled to the public in 1927, the pool was commissioned by the local council with a simple brief to ‘allow sea bathing at any time and the organisation of water sports events’

BELMULLET TIDAL POOL, COUNTY MAYO, IRELAND: ‘Belmullet Tidal Pool looks like a 1970s utopian vision that should have stayed on the architect’s drawing board. Thank God it didn’t,’ Romer-Lee writes. It’s the vision of a female swimmer who was inspired by a tidal pool she saw on a trip to Sweden, the book reveals, adding that the pool – described as a ‘large cuboid mass’ – opened to the public with ‘huge success’ in 1984

PISCINAS NATURAIS DE PORTO MONIZ, MADEIRA, PORTUGAL: This stunning picture shows an ‘ancient cluster of saltwater pools’ formed by ‘the flow and cooling of volcanic lava over thousands of years’ in the small coastal town of Port Moniz on the island of Madeira, Romer-Lee reveals. In the 1940s, they were adapted with ‘the construction of a concrete seawall that merged the fragmented pools into one’. Now, a ‘smooth’ concrete path leads bathers to the water

TARLAIR SWIMMING POOL, ABERDEENSHIRE, SCOTLAND: This abandoned pool, on the northeast coast of Scotland, is one of the first to be mentioned in Romer-Lee’s book, which highlights it as an example of a historic outdoor pool that has been put forward for restoration in recent years

SLIEMA ROMAN BATHS, MALTA: ‘Despite being called Roman Baths, these pools are most definitely not Roman,’ writes Romer-Lee, who says they were most likely ‘hewn from the rock by wealthy British Victorian sea-bathing aficionados who owned villas on the island’. He explains that while many Victorians could not swim, they believed in ‘the natural curing properties of the saltwater’ and that these ‘finely carved and accessible baths are perfectly formed for nervous bathers wary of the tides and currents but eager to benefit from the water’

SALTCOATS BATHING POND, SALTCOATS, NORTH AYRSHIRE, SCOTLAND: This is a computer-generated image showing restoration plans for the historic Saltcoats Bathing Pond. The original tidal bathing facility was opened in June 1933. It featured slides and diving boards, and floodlights made it a popular spot for night swimming, the book reveals. However, by the 1980s the facility had ‘been closed for some years and [was] in a poor state of repair’. In 1987, the council embarked on works to make the site accessible again, adding ‘new serpentine seawalls’ and a ‘curious concrete watchtower’ and further restoration plans were announced in recent years

CHAPEL ROCK, PERRANPORTH, CORNWALL: It’s believed that a small chapel or oratory once stood on this rock, which lies in the bay at Perranporth, the book explains. It says: ‘Nestled within the seaward side is a small tidal pool popular with both local and visiting bathers. The building of the pool… was encouraged by the development of the Perranporth Surf Life Saving Club in 1957 when it became apparent that many residents did not know how to swim.’ The author adds that the pool was constructed in 1959 and today ‘remains popular with families taking their children to learn to swim’

TUNNELS BEACH TIDAL POOLS, ILFRACOMBE, DEVON: In the 1820s, three tidal pools – a gentlemen’s pool, a ladies’ pool (above) and another smaller pool – were constructed on this beach in a bid to attract tourists. The author says: ‘Each pool was set out within the natural formation of the rocks, with additional walls made from boulders and lime mortar to keep the water in. It took hundreds of men 18 months to build the pools.’ When the pools opened, ‘bathing was segregated and tightly controlled’ and a bugler – a person armed with a ‘bugle’ instrument – would blow an alarm if any men ‘attempted to spy’ on the ladies. ‘In 1905 mixed bathing was allowed for the first time,’ the book notes. Bathers can still swim in the pools today, but they must pay a small fee to do so

NORTH BATHS, WICK, CAITHNESS, SCOTLAND: This pool, which lies along the north side of Scotland’s Wick Bay, was opened to the public in 1904. It went on to become a ‘mecca’ for locals for 60 years, ‘until it was eventually abandoned in favour of indoor pools and package holidays’, the book notes. In the early 2000s, locals and community groups came together to ‘resurrect this iconic pool through hard work and donations’, with the site eventually reopening in 2004

NORTH CURL CURL ROCK POOL, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA (LEFT): This picture shows one of two pools located on either side of Curl Curl Beach, a long sandy strip nestled in the northern suburbs of Sydney. North Curl Curl Pool is believed to be the only ocean pool in the area with a rocky outcrop in its centre, writes Romer-Lee. He describes it as ‘a particularly wild place’. The author continues: ‘Access is only achieved by foot from the headland. The restricted access means the pool is never cleaned; it is at the mercy of nature alone.’ Sea Pools: 66 Saltwater Sanctuaries From Around The World by Chris Romer-Lee is published by Batsford. It’s on sale now for £25 ($31)

Would you pay £1,000 for one holiday snap? Instagrammable ‘flying dress photo’ becomes a

admin — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 23:50:16 +0000

It’s a picture certain to raise Instagram likes: a clear blue sky background, a look at the calm ocean and a colourful billowing dress soaring in the wind.

These images, known as ‘flying dress photos’, largely started out on the picturesque Greek island of Santorini, with whitewashed buildings and the sapphire sea providing the perfect backdrop to eye-catching frocks with enormous trains.

But they have since become popular in other tourist spots, such as Hawaii, Dubai and Jamaica.

Looking like they could feature in a high-end fashion magazine, the images have become increasingly common, with several businesses now offering nothing but ‘flying dress photoshoots’.

Speaking to FEMAIL, Stacey Williams, a photographer based on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, started her business devoted to the trend in April 2021, booking typically 12 to 15 photoshoots a month, which cost customers from $800 (£622) plus tax.

These images, known as ‘flying dress photos’, largely started out on the picturesque Greek island of Santorini (pictured), with whitewashed buildings and the sapphire sea providing the perfect backdrop to eye-catching frocks with enormous trains

Her clients (ranging in age from 30 to 50 and located across the world) have reserved slots as far out as June 2024 already – so the craze seems to show no signs of slowing down.

She explained how the ’empowering’ shoots are often booked for milestone birthdays (even an 80th on one occasion) as well as family photos, anniversaries and to celebrate major life changes.

The photographer said: ‘While many are in pursuit of that beautiful image to post on Instagram or hang on their wall, most of our clients are doing it for the experience.

‘It might be their first solo trip and they want to celebrate that and feel empowered, or they want to celebrate something they have accomplished or overcome in life.

‘When I started this business and started working with the flying dresses I never knew what they would mean to our clients.

‘Many struggle with insecurities, however there is something truly special about how beautiful you feel when you put on this long train dress and feel the wind flowing through it.’

Stacey – who supplies the dresses for her clients and assists with planning the location or transportation, makeup artists and even drone footage – initially wanted her own red flying dress to use during her journeys around the world.

‘However once I put the dress on I immediately knew I needed to offer it to every other woman out there,’ she explained.

Looking like they could feature in a high-end fashion magazine, the images have become increasingly common, with several businesses now offering nothing but ‘flying dress photoshoots’ (pictured)

The photoshoots (pictured) are priced upwards of €550 (£477) per hour per person, according to Bloomberg Línea

Lady in red! A model is captured wearing a billowing dress while standing on top of a building during a photoshoot in Santorini

It’s a photo ensured to raise Instagram likes: a clear blue sky background and a colourful billowing dress soaring in the wind (pictured)

‘I wanted them to feel as amazing as I did in it and I was also inspired creatively to capture images of these dresses against the Hawaii landscapes.’

She continued: ‘I have always been impressed by the beautiful flying dress images in Santorini and in 2021 I discovered a local company on Maui was manufacturing flying dresses so I felt it was the perfect time to try them out on Oahu.’

A customer from Texas recently reviewed the experience, saying: ‘Stacey and her stylist made my 50th birthday photoshoot amazing! I felt like a model. I felt beautiful. I felt empowered!

Another wrote: ‘No matter what your insecurities are, they just vanish when you are in this dress. The wind and the sun… it’s just perfect.’

Several photoshoots around the world are priced upwards of €550 (£477) per hour per person, according to Bloomberg Línea. The publication estimated that a business committed to providing the Instagrammable holiday photo can make more than a quarter million pounds (£388,465) in just four months.

They noted that most clients will add on other costly services, including transportation, makeup and hair styling and several dress options. A customer booking a full package could pay €1,500 (£1,302)

Speaking to FEMAIL, Stacey Williams , a photographer (pictured right) based on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, started her business devoted to the trend in April 2021, booking typically 12 to 15 photoshoots a month, which cost customers from $800 (£622) plus tax

Her clients (pictured) (ranging in age from 30 to 50 and located across the world) have reserved slots as far out as June 2024 already – so the craze seems to show no signs of slowing down

She explained how the ’empowering’ shoots (pictured) are often booked for milestone birthdays (even an 80th on one occasion) as well as family photos, anniversaries and to celebrate major life changes

Stacey – who supplies the dresses for her clients and assists with planning the location or transportation, makeup artists and even drone footage for the shoots (pictured) – initially wanted her own red flying dress to use during her journeys around the world

‘We’ve had persons who travelled just for their [flying-dress] shoot,’ Chrisan Hunter, founder of the flying-dress photo service HerDressJamaica told the publication.

‘They come for three days, and then they go home,’ she explained, adding that the business ‘never handles less than 30 shoots per month.’ The prices range from £271 to £349 per hour per person.

Those booking a photoshoot with HerDressJamaica can pick from five different photographers and the dress, hair and makeup are all taken care of, reported CNN.

Explaining how they get the dresses to ‘fly’, Chrisan said: ‘All our shoots include an assistant.

‘We get our clients dressed and everything, and then once it’s time to shoot, we coordinate with the photographer and it’s a 1, 2, 3 count. We throw up the dress, he catches (the shot) fast.’

One company, Flying Dress Photo, based in Santorini, says they offer their clients a ‘once in a lifetime photoshoot to make you feel like one in a million.’

Sandra Upton, founder of Upton Consulting Group revealed how she had a flying-dress photo taken in Greece in 2022 to mark a year to the month that she made the decision to relaunch her own firm.

One company, Flying Dress Photo (pictured is one of their images), based in Santorini, says they offer their clients a ‘once in a lifetime photoshoot to make you feel like one in a million.’

A woman sports an elegant burgundy gown as she poses up a storm in Greece during one of the flying dress photoshoots

Lovely in lilac: A woman sits with a view of the sea as her dress blows in the wind behind her during a photoshoot in Greece

Celebrities have also got in on the action; Jessie James Decker had a mini-me moment with her look-alike daughter Vivianne Rose, then seven, in June 2021 as the two twinned while taking part in a ‘flying dress photoshoot’ (pictured) during their holiday to Santorini in Greece

The American country singer and her eldest child with former football star Eric Decker were seen in matching silk fuchsia gowns that blew in the wind as they posed on a mountain top with villas surrounding them.

‘Got to play dress up at sunset with my sweet girl. Thank you @santorinidress for making us feel fancy,’ said the Kittenish designer in her caption for her 3.6million Instagram followers.

The show-stopping dresses had impressive 10ft long trains that blew up in the wind while the pair posed as the sun went down over the Mediterranean Sea.

Ex-Power coach Mark Williams explains iconic grand final photo as he enters AFL Hall of

admin — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 01:56:01 +0000

Port Adelaide‘s only AFL premiership coach Mark Williams has used his Hall of Fame induction to issue an emotional call to fight racism in the sport – and explained what led to one of the most iconic images in Power history.

In a passionate and wide-ranging speech at Melbourne‘s Crown Casino, the life-long football champion ended the function in stirring style.

Joking he was given the hard task of following iconic broadcaster Bruce McAvaney, Williams need not have worried as he delivered a memorable acceptance speech.

The 64-year-old said he remained in football, currently at Melbourne, due to his love of working with people from all backgrounds.

‘The Aboriginal people, I absolutely love. I really admire the AFL for talking and standing up for the ‘Yes’ vote for the Voice,’ Williams said.

Mark Williams (pictured) has used his stirring Hall of Fame induction to advocate for Indigenous footballers and a ‘Yes’ vote with an emotional speech

Williams says that things were very hard for him and his family at the time of his famous tie-choking gesture after Port’s breakthrough AFL premiership

‘I am saying we have to do the right thing and understand how bloody hard it is for the Aboriginal players to make their way in the AFL.

‘We need to support them and understand them.

‘When we get them there, make sure we give them opportunity and then absolutely demand the best from them and expect the best.’

Williams used the 2004 grand final when he coached Port to their sole premiership as an example of First Nations players starring on the biggest stage.

Byron Pickett won the Norm Smith Medal, while fellow Indigenous Power teammates Gavin Wanganeen, Peter Burgoyne and Shaun Burgoyne also played key roles in Port’s 40-point victory over the all-conquering Brisbane Lions.

‘I want them to be best on ground, not just making up the numbers,’ Williams said.

‘On grand final day, that’s what we saw when Port Adelaide won.’

The iconic image from Port’s breakthrough AFL premiership was Williams’ mock tie-choking gesture after the siren.

Williams reflected on just how tough things were for him and his family at that time in his life.

‘We were getting a lot of flack, it was hard living in Adelaide. Walking down the streets, my family was getting bullied and abused,’ he said.

‘People see the pulling of the tie and try and understand it. (But) If you walked a mile in my shoes or theirs (my family), you would understand how difficult it was.

‘To everyone’s credit, the Port Adelaide players, staff and board — everyone stuck together really closely. We worked on it and worked on it and kept going and kept believing in ourselves and finally got there.’

Three-time Geelong premiership heroes Jimmy Bartel and Corey Enright have become the latest Cats legends to be inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.

Ex-Geelong star Jimmy Bartel was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame

Cats legend Corey Enright was also inducted into the Hall of Fame

The pair both ended their playing careers at the end of the 2016 season following Geelong’s preliminary-final loss to the Sydney Swans.

Despite ending their time with the Cats on a low, Bartel and Enright played a central role in an extraordinary period of success for the regional Victorian club.

The dynamic duo starred in Geelong’s 2007 premiership, the club’s first in 44 years, before being part of further grand-final success in 2009 and 2011.

A courageous midfielder, Bartel was awarded the 2007 Brownlow Medal and took out the Norm Smith Medal for his best-on-ground performance in the 2011 grand-final win over Collingwood.

Now a respected media analyst and a GWS board member, Bartel finished his career with 305 games and 202 goals.

Enright remains one of the greatest defenders in modern AFL history, named All-Australian six times, including in his final season.

Geelong should continue to dominate the Hall of Fame intake in coming years with fellow premiership greats such as Gary Ablett Jnr, Steve Johnson, Joel Selwood and Tom Hawkins almost certain to be included when they become eligible.

One of Bartel and Enright’s former adversaries, Sam Mitchell, was also inducted into the Hall of Fame after a stellar four-premiership career for Hawthorn, followed by a one-season stint at West Coast.

Sam Mitchell was also inducted into the Hall of Fame after an outstanding four-premiership career for Hawthorn, followed by a short stint at West Coast

Broadcaster Bruce McAvaney, he voice of football to many Aussies, was also inducted

Mitchell skippered the Hawks’ 2008 grand-final victory over Geelong, before handing the captaincy reins over to Luke Hodge ahead of the 2011 season.

Hawthorn added to their premiership cabinet with a 2013-15 flag three-peat.

Mitchell was retrospectively crowned a joint winner of the 2012 Brownlow Medal after Essendon’s Jobe Watson gave up his award following the Bombers’ supplements saga.

Now coaching Hawthorn after taking over from his long-time mentor Alastair Clarkson at the end of 2021, Mitchell finished with 329 games and is a five-time Hawks best-and-fairest winner.

Port Adelaide’s only AFL premiership coach Mark Williams received a belated induction, 13 years after he stepped away from the Power.

Williams enjoyed an illustrious playing career in the SANFL with Port Adelaide, before taking his talents to the VFL/AFL at Collingwood and Brisbane.

AFL Commission chairman Richard Goyder confirmed St Kilda great Nick Riewoldt had accepted an invitation into the Hall of Fame.

However, the former Saints captain is living in the United States with his family this year and will be officially inducted when he returns to Australia.

2023 AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Sam Mitchell (Hawthorn, West Coast)

Jimmy Bartel (Geelong)

Corey Enright (Geelong)

Michael Aish (Norwood, SANFL)

Tom Leahy (West Adelaide, North Adelaide SANFL)

Bruce McAvaney (broadcaster)

Mark Williams (Port Adelaide as player and coach, Collingwood, Brisbane)

Nicole Kidman embraces her husband Keith Urban in intimate photo on their 17th

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Nicole Kidman embraces her husband Keith Urban in intimate photo as they celebrate their 17th anniversary

By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 20:21 EDT, 25 June 2023 | Updated: 22:02 EDT, 25 June 2023

Nicole Kidman has shared an intimate photo with her husband Keith Urban to mark their 17th wedding anniversary on Sunday.

The Big Little Lies star, 56, posted a sweet photo to Instagram of herself embracing Keith before attending the 2023 Oscars.

She looked stunning in a black asymmetrical sequinned gown with floral detailing as she gently touched her husband’s face.

‘Happy Anniversary my Love,’ Nicole captioned the image.

Nicole and Keith married on the 25th of June, 2006, after meeting at an event the previous year.

Nicole Kidman embraced her husband Keith Urban in an intimate photo as they celebrated their 17th anniversary

The couple tied the knot at the Cardinal Cerretti Chapel in the grounds of St Patrick’s College in Manly, Sydney.

A-list guests including Hugh Jackman and wife Deborra-Lee Furness, along with Naomi Watts and director Baz Luhrmann.

Nicole’s two adopted children, Isabella, 30, and Connor, 28, who she shares with ex-husband Tom Cruise, acted as bridesmaid and usher.

The couple later welcomed daughters Sunday Rose, 15, and Faith Margaret, 12, in 2008 and 2010.

Keith recently revealed the mantra that ensures he and wife Nicole balance their family life and A-list careers.

The country singer told Fox News Digital the rule that always works for them is simply, ‘It’s always family first.’

Nicole and Keith married on the 25th of June, 2006, after meeting at an event the previous year

‘It’s balanced, so it means it goes out of balance sometimes, and we just put it back in balance,’ the 55-year-old added.

Keith went on to say it’s not a perfect process but they never stop trying to get it right.

‘It’s never perfectly in balance, but we get it back on track,’ he said.

He also previously revealed the secret to his marriage, telling Woman’s Day he ‘tends’ to their love like a garden.

Keith recently revealed the mantra that ensures he and wife Nicole balance their family life and A-list careers

High-flying photography! The spectacular winners of the 2023 Drone Photo Awards revealed

admin — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 01:49:14 +0000

These photographers are taking their art form to lofty new heights.

Their work has been awarded in the Drone Photo Awards 2023, an annual international competition dedicated to aerial photography.

The contest received thousands of submissions from countries around the world, with gongs handed out in nine categories including Wildlife, Urban and Sport.

The top prize goes to a shot of a mass of protesters partially concealed by three enormous billboards in Israel, captured by Israeli photographer Or Adar. Other photographs that have stirred the judges include a mesmerising shot of a storm cloud looming over a surfer in Australia, a beautiful picture of a shark gliding through a swarm of silver fish and a dramatic image of smoke billowing from a Mexican volcano.

Photography lovers can get a closer look at the winning entries when they’re showcased in the ‘Above Us Only Sky’ exhibition at the San Galgano Abbey in Siena, Italy, from July 8 to November 19 as part of the Siena Awards festival of visual arts.

Below is MailOnline Travel’s pick of the winning and commended images. Scroll down to the very bottom to see the image that reigns supreme overall…

This astonishing photograph, which is commended in the Nature category, shows Mexico’s Popocatepetl volcano, the second tallest volcano in the country at 5,393m (17,694ft) above sea level. It’s been active since 1991

The stunning Hengifoss waterfall in eastern Iceland is the subject of this vibrant photograph, captured by Ammar Alsayed Ahmed. He notes that the waterfall, which is the third highest in Iceland at 128m (420ft), is ‘mainly eye-catching’ due to the patterns on the cliffs by the water – striking strips of red clay between layers of lava rock. The image is highly commended in the Nature category

A runner-up in the wildlife category, this poignant picture shows wild elephants in the eastern province of Sri Lanka that have ‘developed a peculiar, distressing, and dangerous [habit] of searching for food in a designated garbage dump’. Photographer Lalith Ekanayake notes: ‘It is disheartening to witness these majestic creatures resorting to such destructive and unhealthy habits’

LEFT: Commended in the Sport category, this high-octane shot shows a surfer brave ‘harsh afternoon summer storms in pursuit of the perfect wave’ off the coast of Racecourse Beach in New South Wales, Australia. Photographer Tim Burgess recalls that as the storm cell ‘formed in the distance, the most unique formation of textures embraced [these] skies’. RIGHT: Titled ‘Suburban Dystopia’, this eerie photograph shows ‘a purpose-built villa community on the outskirts of Dubai’ that ‘features houses with identical designs’. Photographer Florian Kriechbaumer says: ‘The houses are characterized by a two-colour pattern and are arranged along a rectangular access street system.’ The shot is highly commended in the Urban category

This astonishing photograph of the Austfonna ice cap in Norway’s Svalbard archipelago takes the gold medal in the Nature category. It was captured by Thomas Vijayan, who reflects: ‘I have visited this place several times before, but last year it was disheartening to witness the sea ice melting as early as June… even the ice cap had begun melting earlier than usual last year, which was a concerning observation’

Highly commended in the Wildlife category, this mesmerising photograph shows an aerial view of a shark ‘gracefully’ gliding through a dense school of menhaden fish (a type of herring) off the coast of the town of Southampton in New York State. Photographer Joanna Steidle says: ‘It was a remarkable privilege to witness this captivating interaction between these two species’

Mammatus clouds, a rare cloud formation, can be seen over Toowoon Bay and Blue Bay in New South Wales, Australia, in this powerful shot, which is commended in the Urban category. Jim Picot notes that ‘they are associated with storm activity, and can form very quickly and also dissipate quickly as well’

Taking the top prize in the Sport category, this photograph shows the renowned tightrope walker Nathan Paulin successfully crossing a 200m (656ft) long and 2.5cm (one-inch) wide ‘high-line’ in France’s Aravis Range mountains. Positioned at an altitude of 2,460m (8,070ft), he completed the feat ‘amidst intense cold’. Photographer David Machet notes: ‘This incredible achievement required the dedicated efforts of a team of six individuals over the course of three days’

This eye-opening photograph shows a densely populated area of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. The photographer notes that in the city, ‘the detrimental consequences of urbanization are evident’, adding: ‘One of the most significant impacts is the gradual disappearance of green spaces. Over the past few years, various parts of the city have witnessed the vanishing of green areas, a side effect of unplanned urbanization.’ The picture is highly commended in the Urban category

A runner-up in the Nature category, this remarkable drone shot shows the Maelifell volcano in southern Iceland. Photographer Daniel Vine Garcia reveals: ‘I attempted to capture the isolated beauty of the volcano, while also highlighting the rivers that lead towards it’

This magnificent aerial shot, commended in the Wildlife category, shows a polar bear in its natural habitat in Norway. Photographer Javier Lafuente notes that ‘the bear shows signs of previous hard fights’. He adds: ‘I used a drone with low noise propellers but I never approached very close to the bear, so it ignored me while I was framing the shot’

Commended in the Wildlife category, this jarring photograph shows the remains of a buffalo being eaten by a hyena and vultures in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park

This epic photograph by Oren Alon – commended in the Sport category – shows a group of runners beginning the Dead Sea Marathon in Israel. Alon says the athletes appear to be crossing the sea ‘in a manner reminiscent of’ the biblical story of the parting of the Red Sea

Commended in the Wildlife category, this brilliant drone shot shows gray whales interacting with people on board a boat in Baja California Sur, Mexico, ‘as if they were friends’

This enchanting picture of India’s Taj Mahal is commended in the Urban category. Photographer Michele Falzone notes that the ‘layer of clouds and mist’ in the frame gives ‘a floating… surreal look to the timeless mausoleum’

Behold, the picture that takes the top spot overall, captured by Or Adar. It shows huge billboards stretched above protesters in Tel Aviv, Israel

Chris Hemsworth’s personal trainer reacts to photo of actor with Arnold Schwarzenegger

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Chris Hemsworth’s personal trainer admits jealousy after seeing photo of Thor star training with Arnold Schwarzenegger

By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 20:25 EDT, 17 June 2023 | Updated: 03:08 EDT, 18 June 2023

One is known for portraying Marvel superhero Thor, while the other shot to fame playing The Terminator.

And on Saturday, Chris Hemsworth, 39, joined forces with none other than Arnold Schwarzenegger, 75, as the pair indulged in their favourite activity together – working out.

In an image shared to Instagram, Chris showed off his huge arms in a white singlet as he posed alongside the Austrian superstar in front of a tropical garden.

However, Chris’ Aussie trainer Luke Zocchi quickly admitted he was jealous after seeing the photo of the Thor star with the iconic actor.

‘I’m really jealous. Where was this?’ Luke commented on the image.

Chris Hemsworth showed off his bulging biceps in a singlet as he trained with Arnold Schwarzenegger on Saturday

However, Chris’ Aussie trainer Luke Zocchi quickly admitted he was jealous after seeing the photo of the Thor star with the iconic actor

Chris’ brother Luke Hemsworth also commented on the post: ‘I’m officially jealous.’

Tennis star Serena Williams reacted to the image, adding: ‘Noooo now I’m super jealous.’

Chris stays in phenomenal shape by sticking to a strict workout regime and maintaining a high-calorie diet.

He is currently in New York for the premiere of Extraction 2.

Their picture comes two weeks after the two action hunks co-starred in a new ad for Netflix, where they both have buzzy new projects out.

Arnold stars on the streaming service’s action comedy series FUBAR, which dropped its first season less than a month ago.

FUBAR features Arnie and Monica Barbaro as a father-daughter duo who are each shocked to learn that the other is in the CIA.

Along with FUBAR, Arnie is also the subject of a new Netflix docuseries, consisting of three episodes detailing his extraordinary life and multiple careers.

The A-lister stays in phenomenal shape by sticking to a strict workout regime and maintaining a high-calorie diet

Last week, the actor clarified comments he made last year about taking a break from acting after discovering he is predisposed to Alzheimer’s

Meanwhile, Chris recently clarified comments he made last year about taking a break from acting after discovering he is predisposed to Alzheimer’s.

He was filming his Disney+ docuseries Limitless when he found out he is ‘between eight and 10 times’ likelier to develop Alzheimer’s than the general population.

Last week, the actor said his announcement he was taking a step back from Hollywood ‘was blown out of proportion’.

Explaining the real reason he has decided to slimline the projects he takes on, Chris told ET: ‘I wanted to take off because I’ve been working for 10 years, and I’ve got three kids that I want to spend more time with.

‘I’ve been running from project to project for a long time, just to avoid being unemployed or that fear that it’s the last job you’ll get, you know?

‘I want to be more curated about the choices I make, things I immerse myself in or I’m involved in. I want to have greater value and work with great people.’

Chris currently has four projects in the works – including an upcoming Avengers sequel where he returns as his character Thor, and an untitled biopic about wrestling icon Hulk Hogan.

Explaining the real reason he has decided to slimline the projects he takes on, Chris told ET : ‘I wanted to take off because I’ve been working for 10 years, and I’ve got three kids that I want to spend more time with

Justin Theroux wears a tank top with a photo of Kate Moss at trial

admin — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 19:32:13 +0000

Justin Theroux wears a tank top with a photo of Kate Moss testifying at the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation trial as he is seen in London

By Katherine Stinson For Dailymail.Com

Published: 14:40 EDT, 16 June 2023 | Updated: 15:27 EDT, 16 June 2023

Justin Theroux was spotted in London wearing a white T-shirt with a picture of Kate Moss testifying at the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard defamation trial.

The actor, 51, paired the shirt – which showed off his toned arms – with white Nike sweatpants and black high-tops.

Jennifer Aniston’s ex-husband was hiding his face from the sun with a black baseball cap, as he also had on a gold watch and matching black sunglasses.

Justin’s choice of outfit comes just days after the actor and director was rumored to have joined the cast of Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice 2.

The Leftovers star was reportedly seen filming scenes with Wednesday star Jenna Ortega in Shoreditch for the upcoming film.

Actions speak louder than words: Justin Theroux was spotted in London wearing a white t-shirt with a picture of Kate Moss testifying at the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard defamation trial

Loyal wingman: Justin let his t-shirt do the talking during a London stroll

The moment pictured on Justin’s shirt refers to the point in the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial when Johnny’s supermodel ex denied that the Pirates of the Caribbean star ever pushed her down the stairs.

Ultimately, the court ruled in Johnny’s favor at the end of the defamation trial, awarding him $15 million in damages.

Justin is rumored to be taking the role in Beetlejuice 2 that Johnny was initially in talks to play.

However, actual casting details regarding the undisclosed role have yet to be confirmed.

The Beetlejuice 2 role that Justin is reportedly filming scenes for would be opposite Michael Keaton reprising his 1988 role as the film’s titular character.

Justin’s last major film role was the 2021 horror movie False Positive, opposite Ilana Glazer and Pierce Brosnan.

The Washington DC-born actor has also appeared in a slew of TV roles, the most recent being White House Plumbers on HBO Max.

The multi-hyphenate man also garnered critical acclaim for his starring role in the Apple TV Plus limited series The Mosquito Coast.

Gym guy: The 51-year-old star showed off his fit physique heading to a gym in London

The good ole days: Amber Heard (L) and Johnny Depp attend The Art of Elysium 2016 HEAVEN in Culver City, California

Offscreen, the buff film and TV star has been best known for his marriage to Jennifer Aniston.

However, the A-list star hasn’t been linked to any new starlet recently.

Justin was spotted back in April reuniting with the Friends star over dinner in New York City.

The former spouses shared a warm embrace during the reunion.

Although the two appear to be on good terms, Justin continues to stay focused on his career, staying single when it comes to his dating life.

Stunning images from a prestigious colour photo awards – including a shot of a rare black

admin — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 01:04:05 +0000

These gifted photographers are showing their true colours.

Their extraordinary work has been awarded in a contest that sets out to celebrate ‘today’s most remarkable colour images’ – the 2023 Colour Photography Contest run by Refocus Awards, a digital platform for photographers.

The contest is divided into two sections – professional and amateur photography – with prizes handed out in individual categories such as ‘Wildlife’, ‘Landscapes’ and ‘Travel’ across each.

This year, entrants from 69 countries worldwide submitted their work. Among the winning shots, there’s a spectacular aerial picture of a Sicilian town that’s shaped like a human, a mesmerising image of a rare black leopard with a kill between its jaws and a vibrant picture of a thundering Icelandic waterfall.

Two images, however, reign supreme overall. In the professional section, it’s a picture of a pair of wrestlers relaxing after training in India that takes the top spot, while the victorious photograph from the non-professional section is a poignant image of a man scavenging at a dump in Angola.

Scroll down to see MailOnline Travel’s pick of the colourful pictures that struck a chord with the judges…

This extraordinary aerial shot shows Centuripe, a small town on the island of Sicily that bears an uncanny resemblance to the shape of a person. Taking the silver award in the ‘Aerial’ category for professional photographers, it’s the work of photographer Marco Calandra, who gives the image the title of ‘The Titan’

Leighton Lum captured this hypnotising photograph of a rare black panther in Kenya, spotted with its kill between its jaws. The image snares the silver award in the ‘Wildlife’ category for professional photographers

Countryside in the Czech Republic’s South Moravian Region is smothered in reds, greens and browns in this autumnal shot by Zdenek Vosicky. It receives the silver award in the ‘Landscapes’ category for professional photographers

Topping the podium in the ‘Landscapes’ category for non-professional photographers, this atmospheric picture shows the early morning fog over Hintersee Lake in Germany’s Berchtesgaden National Park. It was captured by photographer Judith Kuhn

Topping the podium in the ‘Architecture’ category for non-professional photographers, this picture shows the ‘fairytale ‘ Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi after sunset. Photographer Judith Kuhn says: ‘A unique lighting system reflects the phases of the moon’

The Aldeyjarfoss waterfall in the Highlands of Iceland is beautifully captured in this photograph by Judith Kohn. She notes that it was a ‘cool minus six degrees Celsius’ when she took the picture, which takes the bronze award in the ‘Landscapes’ category for non-professional photographers

Vietnamese photographer Khanh Phan captured this dramatic picture of a man fishing as a storm approaches, which takes the silver award in the ‘People’ category for professional photographers

This otherworldly picture by photographer Talia Greis shows an ‘impressive’ cluster of water lilies in a water-filled sinkhole in a Mexican rainforest. It takes the gold award in the ‘Underwater’ category for professional photographers

Scooping the top prize in the ‘Aerial’ category for professional photographers, this striking picture shows a polar bear crossing melting sea ice during the summertime in Canada’s Nunavut territory. It’s the work of photographer Florian Ledoux

Describing this vibrant shot, photographer Andrea Michelutti says: ‘This mantis shrimp embraces and protects its treasure: thousands of eggs.’ It takes the silver medal in the ‘Underwater’ category for non-professional photographers

Look carefully at this stunning photograph of a lake in Peru’s Manu National Park and you’ll spy a spectacled caiman, a species of reptile, lurking in the water, which is mirroring Mauritia palm trees by the shore. The picture takes the silver medal in the ‘Nature’ category for professional photographers

Impressing the judges, this close-up photograph of a nectar bat feeding takes the top prize in both the ‘Nature’ and the ‘Wildlife’ categories for non-professional photographers. It’s the work of Gianni Maitan

Titled ‘Double Trouble’, this shot of two dogs was captured by French photographer Giovanna Arnaud Fleming. It bags the silver award in the ‘Domestic Animals’ category for professional photographers

Photographer Heike Willers snared this shot of her pet dachshund, Kluftinger, on one of their ‘early morning walks’ in the German city of Wiesbaden. The dog is silhouetted by the lights of a railway station. The image takes the silver medal in the ‘Domestic Animals’ category for non-professional photographers and also scoops the People’s Vote Award in the same category

This lushly-coloured shot shows the first frost on the Carp River, which runs through Michigan’s Upper Peninsula region. Captured by photographer Cameron Wilcox, it takes the bronze award in the ‘Aerial’ category for non-professional photographers

LEFT: Le Jardin Majorelle, a botanical garden in Marrakech, Morocco, is the subject of this shot, which takes the bronze award in the ‘Travel’ category for non-professional photographers. Rebecca Crichton, who captured the image, says the gardens, which were once owned by the late fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, ‘celebrate the usage of rich vibrant colour and are truly a feast [for] the eyes.’ RIGHT: This eye-catching portrait of a Sphynx cat named Djaxx was captured by Pieter Clicteur and takes the bronze award in the ‘Domestic Animals’ category for professional photographers

Photographer Wolfgang Autexier took this powerful shot of an African lion, which takes the bronze award in the ‘Wildlife’ category for non-professional photographers

Taking the top prize in the non-professional category as well as the gold award in the ‘Photojournalism’ category, this poignant photograph shows a man scavenging at a dump in southern Angola. Photographer Joao Coelho says: ‘The dump is located in an uninhabited plain on the outskirts of a small town and the people who live and work here seem to have been forgotten by the rest of the world.’ He continues: ‘It is at the end of the day that the dump resembles a post-apocalyptic scenario. The atmosphere is heavy, almost palpable, interspersed with the living flames of the [dump’s] fires spewing toxic fumes that mix with the warm evening air’

Behold, the picture that claims the overall prize in the professional arm of the contest. Captured in the Indian city of Kolhapur, it shows two young men who practice Kushti, a traditional form of wrestling in India, relaxing after training. One wrestler has something caught in his eye, and the other is helping him to remove it. Photographer Alain Schroeder says: ‘Living and training together promotes camaraderie, solidarity and fraternity in this universe where time has stood still.’ The picture also gets the gold award in the ‘People’ category for pro photographers

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