2017 was a challenging year for global politics and humanitarian efforts, and photojournalists were on the frontline. The recognized those capturing the human condition under extreme stress.
Below are the top accolades and creative works from 2017 associated with that title: Top Photography Awards (2017) Photographer of the Year Frederik Buyckx (Belgium) won the grand prize for his series "Whiteout," the photographer 2017 best
In the realm of photojournalism, the award went to Associated Press photographer Burhan Ozbilici . His image captured the shocking assassination of Russia’s ambassador to Turkey, Andrei Karlov, by an off-duty policeman in Ankara. The jury chair praised Ozbilici for his "incredibly courageous" composure amidst the affray, turning a moment of terror into a historically significant photograph. 2017 was a challenging year for global politics