Best 'link' — The Photographer 2017

Beyond the grand prize, several other photographers gained global recognition for capturing the human condition: Alexander Vinogradov Open Photographer of the Year "Mathilda," a striking portrait of a young girl inspired by the film Léon: The Professional Brent Stirton (South Africa): Wildlife Photographer of the Year

, a Beijing-based photojournalist known for his extensive coverage of Asia. Notable Photo Collections & Essays the photographer 2017 best

Why he was the best in 2017: As smartphone cameras flooded the market with flat, predictable images, Webb reminded everyone that photography is about vision , not resolution. He taught a generation of hobbyists how to read shadows and reflections. Beyond the grand prize, several other photographers gained

Before listing names, we must define metrics. The "best" photographer of 2017 was not necessarily the one with the most followers on Instagram (though some gained millions). Instead, the criteria included: Before listing names, we must define metrics