In a village in southern Vietnam, a woman weaves a fishing net. By tradition, Vietnamese women make nets for their husbands. Danny Yen Sin Wong

Thanks to National Public Radio (USA) for this story on the SIPA collection of remarkable images from around the world:

Absolutely Gorgeous Photos Reveal The Beauty In A Hard Life

A Vietnamese woman looks as if she’s swimming in a sea of green fire — one of many striking images from the Siena International Photo Awards.

MALAKA GHARIB

Can you find beauty in a life of hardship?

If the photos from the Siena International Photo Awards are any indication, the answer is yes. Last month, the winners and runners-up in 11 categories, including travel, nature, people and portraits, were announced. Continue reading →