These are the most effective journey photographs of 2025

“Every year, thousands of warkaris (pilgrims) take part in the Wari Yatra, a 21-day pilgrimage that sees devotees of Lord Vitthal carry sacred relics from Pune to the Hindu deity’s temple in Pandharpur. Drawn by rhythmic chanting, I found myself swept into the heart of the procession, with the pilgrims forming a circle around their relics to pray and sing in perfect harmony,” says photographer Abhishek Basak.

Here, photographer Ben Pipe photographed the chagras, the cowboys of the Andes, who’ve been herding cattle within the highlands of Ecuador for hundreds of years, for the Ecuador information, revealed with the September 2025 difficulty.

“I heard about Margret through her granddaughter Dee, a talented stylist with a great eye for detail. During one of our regular photoshoots, she mentioned that she’d started styling the 84-year-old — now a viral fashion icon — and suggested doing a collaborative session in the village of 10 Miles in Central Province. I loved the idea of capturing their intergenerational bond, their harmoniousness and contrasts. While Dee brings that modern edge, Margret embodies a sort of timeless grace. She’s confident and carries herself with such dignity,” says photographer Danny Chilambwe.

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