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The art of photojournalism

July 30, 2012

Their pictures capture emotion and record the events that have impacted the world. DW presents the works of some of Germany's respected photojournalists, both historical and contemporary.

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This undated picture shows Associated Press staff Photographer Horst Faas on assignment in the field with South Vietnamese soldiers
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Their pictures capture emotion and record the events that have impacted the world. DW presents the works of some of Germany's respected photojournalists, both historical and contemporary.

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