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Boston Globe Photography
A showcase of the best work by the Globe's award-winning photo staff.
The Big Picture
News stories told in photographs, compiled by Alan Taylor of the Boston.com staff.
Big Shots
The best sports photography of the week, compiled by Globe photo editor Lane Turner.

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Tipsheets

Photo gear

Photo gadgets

Photo gadgets

This wireless 2GB Secure Digital memory card automatically transmits images from camera to computer.

Exhibits

A tactile triumvirate

A tactile triumvirate

Photographers Amanda Galvin-Johnston (a past RAW Photographer of the Week) and Sheila Pallay and glass artist Diane Chester-Demicco pool their talents in their exhibit.

Monthly contest

Monthly contest -- 2nd place
Monthly contest -- 3rd place

The best of the (Flowers) bunch

Simplicity, color, and texture all played a role in judge Pat Greenhouse's final choices in the "May Flowers" contest. The first-place winner is featured at the top of the page. Second place went to "Day's Eye" by Amythyst Lake, above left, while "Dreamy flowers" by zen granny captured third.
> May contest winners > May Final 50 gallery

recent photographers of the week

Caitlin Smith of Arlington

Caitlin Smith of Arlington

On her extensive travels, Caitlin Smith likes to photograph unlikely subjects and unusual angles, as well as capture candid shots of daily life that are rich in local culture.
Dominic Casserly of Holliston

Dominic Casserly
of Holliston

Dominic Casserly doesn't have any preconceived notions of how photography "should" be done. He devotes his energy to the visual narrative.

PHOTO CHALLENGE

Your portraits

Your portraits

You met this Challenge with photos whose moods ranged from pensive to playful. Galleries: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
More of your photos

Photo critiques

A good eye and an open mind

A good eye
and an open mind

Globe Assistant Chief Photographer Ted Gartland says RAW reader Derek Brown's portfolio shows he's open to trying things and isn't a convention follower.

On Assignment

PhotoWalks of Boston

PhotoWalks of Boston

Kati Seiffer of Burlington has lived in metro Boston for years, but took a fresh look on a PhotoWalks tour.