This week, we've gathered photo stories from across the globe that capture extraordinary moments both small and monumental. First, we travel back in time to witness the tumultuous birth of the People's Republic of China and the unspoiled beauty of the Amazon rainforest during the 19th century. Photographer Mark Mahaney takes us to Alaska to witness their long hours of darkness, while the California Sunday Magazine has produced a suite of wildly entertaining stories of escapism across three different continents.
Photographer Donn Delson's aerial landscapes are mesmerizing, to say the least, and Delphine Diallo's approach to capturing self-beauty is empowering and deeply poignant. We wrap this week with tongue-in-cheek portraits of Guinness World Record holders and the breathtaking work of winners from the 2020 Sony World Photography Awards.
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These are the photo stories from this week that caught our eye and kept us thinking.
