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I have a lot of admiration for press photograpers. It takes a lot of skill to capture a communicative and visually engaging image under challenging conditions and tight deadlines. I don’t have anything to submit, but hey, you guys might :).

The 2009 News Photo of the Year is now open, and deadline is September 14th. Last’s years highly commended entries can be viewed here.

Shiho Fukada is last year’s overall winner, with his photo essay on China’s Sichuan earthquake.

And these are my favourites of the rest.

Todd Adams

Todd Adams

Mohammed Abed

Ross Taylor

Jonah M. Kessel

Amelia Phillips

Mary F. Calvert

Mary F. Calvert

Some more great photo essays from NY Times, documenting current Islamic affairs.

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Islam Vs Islam by Michael Kamber

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Pakistan’s ‘Invisible’ Refugees by Kate Brooks

More wacky visual treats from Life.com, this time, it’s crazy military parades. *Anna wipes tears from her eyes* The antics grown men get up to, really.

Iranian snipers

South Korean, um, naval officers?

Bulgarian Honour Guard. This is an appropriate photo for some toilet humour. By their expressions, these fine men are obviously wondering, “Phew, who farted?”

Taiwanese Solders. Vulnerable neck area be damned, just don’t shoot at our faces!

Indian Paramilitary. Where’s Kylie Minogue?

Indian soldiers. Guy in front is in pain.

Thai Solders - “Dressed to scare you.” Direct quote from Life.

Mexican Special Forces. Great photo, no really.

This is a classic. A member of the Honour Guard faints during ceremonies for Queen Elizabeth II.