A loggerhead sea turtle is entangled in abandoned fishing gear, off the coast of Tenerife, Canary Islands. Photo / Francis Perez
A loggerhead sea turtle is entangled in abandoned fishing gear, off the coast of Tenerife, Canary Islands. Photo / Francis Perez
Sporting endeavour, brutal conflict, stunning landscapes and intimate relationships - photographers have been there to capture the moments that defined 2016.
Honouring the skill and creativity of photo journalists, the World Press Photo Exhibition features a variety of images showcasing global issues and unlocking an insight into the current stateof world affairs.
The World Press Photo contest drew entries from around the world: 5034 photographers from 126 countries submitted 80,408 images. The jury gave prizes in eight categories to 45 photographers from 25 countries.
Here is a taste of the breathtaking exhibition, which goes on display at Smith and Caughey's in Auckland from July 1-30.
Jamaican Usain Bolt smiles as he looks back while winning the 100-metre semi-final at the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photo / Kai Oliver Pfaffenbach, Reuters
Civilians escape from a fire in a house hit during an air attack, in the village of Luhanskaya, Ukraine. Photo / Valery Melnikov, Rossia Segodnya
Libyan fishermen throw a life jacket at a rubber boat full of migrants. Photo / Mathieu Willcocks, MOAS
Mevlüt Mert Altıntaş shouts after shooting Russian ambassador Andrey Karlov, at an art gallery in Ankara, Turkey. Photo / Burhan Ozbilici, The Associated Press
A local hunter washes his face with snow in a small settlement near the Nizhnyaya Tunguska River, in the far north of Russia. Photo / Elena Anosova
