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November 28th, 2008

Shooting in the rain

Posted by: Corinne Perkins

This image from Osman bin Adnan of soccer players training resembles more of a painting than a photograph as he uses a slow shutter speed to blur both the players and the rain as it falls.

View this week’s You Witness slideshow here.

November 21st, 2008

Going shopping?

Posted by: Corinne Perkins

Whether you’re hunting for a bargain, fighting the crowds or seeking out luxury goods, show us where you’re headed this holiday shopping season.

We are inviting citizen photojournalists to send in their best photographs of holiday shopping. If you think your picture tells the story in an innovative way, please send it to pics@reuters.com.

Be sure to include your contact details and an explanation of the event you are capturing.

November 21st, 2008

On the run in Chad

Posted by: Corinne Perkins

Cillian Kelly sent in a selection of pictures to You Witness this week as he traveled with Irish troops to Chad. Cillian spent five days in Chad, three of which he stayed with the Irish Defence forces in Camp Ciara, just outside Goz Beida.

With monotones and dust obscuring the background in this frame, the young boy running after Irish troops becomes the sole focal point.

View this week’s You Witness slideshow here.

November 14th, 2008

Remembering the veterans

Posted by: Corinne Perkins

In this You Witness image from Dario Ayala he has successfully used a vignette to add interesting framing to his portrait of a World War Two veteran handing out poppies.

View this week’s You Witness slideshow here.

November 7th, 2008

Palin, which Palin?

Posted by: Corinne Perkins

With all the media coverage of Sarah Palin during the U.S. election, it’s easy to forget about other famous Palins. This image from Toby Quirk reminds us of one such Palin.

View this week’s You Witness slideshow here.