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Shores galore: Auckland’s wild west coast beaches – in pictures
Epic, windswept, dramatic – Daniel Koehler is captivated by the New Zealand beaches.
Best photos of the day: slacklining and electioneering
A selection of photo highlights from around the world, including a firefighters’ graduation, armed police in Paris and a seal at sunrise
Drone photography worldwide – in pictures
Drones were once the preserve of the military but are now available to all, and offer a new perspective on the world
Autophoto: how photographers fell in love with cars – in pictures
An exhibition at the Fondation Cartier pour l’Art contemporain in Paris examines how the car gave photographers a new way of exploring the world. The 500 works include pictures by Jacques-Henri Lartigue and Lee Friedlander. It opens on 20 April
Lal Kach festival in Bangladesh – in pictures
During the Hindu Lal Kach festival in Dhaka, men and boys cover themselves in body paint and take part in processions through their local neighbourhoods wielding swords to ward off evil and welcome the Bengali new year 1424
Cherry blossom around the world – in pictures
From Harrogate to Tokyo cherry blossom is in full bloom at the peak of spring
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