featured galleries
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National Geographic nature photographer of the year 2016The annual National Geographic nature photographer of the year attracts thousands of entries from across the globe. Here’s a selection of the winning images
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The world's greatest fruit stickersDesigner Kelly Angood has an obsession with the stickers peeled off fruit – and has created a calendar to attach your own discoveries each day -
The 20 photographs of the weekA wintry feel to the news of the week as captured by the world’s best photojournalists -
Satellite Eye on Earth: November 2016Ancient water channels in Morocco, declining Arctic sea ice and the US-Mexico border were among the images captured by European Space Agency and Nasa satellites last month
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Focused groups: Neal Slavin's happy humanityFor 40 years, photographer Neal Slavin has photographed people in groups, from cemetery workers to snooker players, at work or at play – and the result is an archive full of joy and dignity
highlights of the day
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Best photos of the day: a night bus & snow sculpturesThe Guardian’s picture editors bring you a selection of photo highlights from around the world, including artists in Harbin and a decorated bus
the picture essay
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Christmas tree farming in Scotland – a photo essayGraeme Robertson visits Edenmill Christmas tree farm for the harvest
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FA Cup photo essay – a look at Stockport v Woking in the first roundChristopher Thomond went along to soak up the thrills and spils at Stockport County v Woking FC in the first round of the FA Cup at Edgeley Park
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The Emperor and the Nightingale at Keswick's Theatre by the Lake - photo essayGuardian photographer Christopher Thomond was on hand to capture the final weeks of preparations for the Lake District theatre’s Christmas play
from the agencies
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Photographer of the year – 2016 shortlist: Trump, refugees and the battle for MosulHere are some of the best images that agency photographers sent to the Guardian picture desk this year. The overall winner will be announced on 21 December
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Snapshots of daily life in North Korea – in picturesPhotographer Ed Jones has captured a series of images showing the daily lives of citizens in the capital city of Pyongyang
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Traditional Chechen wedding – in picturesA traditional Chechen wedding takes place in several stages, with separate celebrations at the bride and groom’s homes followed by a dance for the bride. Photographer Valery Sharifulin followed one couple’s day in the Chechen capital Grozny
eyewitness
The eyes of the city: 20 years of street photography