The Guardian Australia ·general ·4 hours ago

Australian photographer wins at world photography awards with ‘barefoot volcanologist’ image

Australian photographer Elle Leontiev won the Open Photographer of the Year at the 2026 Sony World Photography Awards for her portrait of Phillip Yamah at Mount Yasur in Vanuatu. The image, captured amid volcanic activity, highlights Yamah's expertise as a self-taught volcanologist. Leontiev aims to elevate stories of local knowledge through.

Summary by Glance · The Guardian Australia

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