Sunday 23 February 2014

2014 World Press Photo Contest - Observed Portraits Single

1st Prize People – Observed Portraits Single

This image by German Markus Schreiber for The Associated Press shows a woman reacts in disappointment after access to see former South African President Nelson Mandela was closed on the third and final day of his casket lying in state, outside the Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa.

World Press Photo is based in Amsterdam and organises the leading international contest in visual journalism. The foundation is committed to supporting and advancing high standards in photojournalism and documentary storytelling worldwide. 

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