Is photography the greatest modern art form? This year’s Travel Photographer of the Year awards include some amazing images. But some think that painting is still better than photography.
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A gentle hand for the world's loneliest rhino
Is photography the greatest modern art form? This year's Travel Photographer of the Year awards include some amazing images. But some think that painting is still better than photography.
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A rhino rests in the afternoon sun. Her human friend places a hand on her face. It is a beautiful moment, but also a sad one. Najin is one of only two northern white rhinos left in the world.
This amazing photo was taken by Matjaz Krivic, a photographer from SloveniaA country in Central Europe with a population of just over 2 million.. He beat 20,000 other entries to win the Travel Photographer of the Year award.
His image shows the power of a good photograph. Some think photography is the best form of art in the world.
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Photos are hugely popular. Five billion photos are taken worldwide every day. They can show true life.
But others think photos are nowhere near as important as paintings. Photos can be taken quickly. A good painting needs talent, skill, creativity and sometimes months or years of hard work.
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Is photography the greatest modern art form?
Yes! Art should be beautiful and many think it should also tell the truth. Photography does both of these things.
No! The best art is not about everyday life. It makes us think. Photos are everywhere today. They are not as special as paintings.
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Slovenia - A country in Central Europe with a population of just over 2 million.
A gentle hand for the world’s loneliest rhino
Final touch: Krivic's photos capture some of the haunting final moments of Najin's species. Glossary
Slovenia - A country in Central Europe with a population of just over 2 million.