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I like to start my Photography News on a positive note, but it is not always easy. Especially when I see my favorite country, where I spent several years of a happy life, turn into a battlefield. Ecuador is the place on earth with the highest number of bird species per square kilometer. But at the same time, Western demand for cocaine has brought it into a state of internal military conflict. This may not be news from the world of photography, but I, as a wildlife photographer and as a human being, am deeply saddened by this situation. Peace be with you, Ecuador, and I hope to see you in June.

It’s often said that there has never been a better time to be a photographer. In one way, I think this is true – more than ever before, we’ve got the most amazing tools to produce beautiful images. But parallel to the development of these amazing tools, something disturbing has happened: the transformation of photography into a commodity. Such a transformation maximizes photography’s utility for advancing consumerism and minimizes its value in expressing the human soul.

The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ kicked off with a spectacular opening ceremony at the magnificent Lusail Stadium on Friday.