An atmospheric image of a gay couple in Russia by Danish photographer Mads Nissen was crowned the World Press Photo of the Year 2014 on Thursday.
The intimate image of Jon and Alex is part of a larger project by Nissen called “Homophobia in Russia” that highlights how life is increasingly difficult for sexual minorities in Russia.
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The contest drew 97,912 images from 5,692 photographers from 131 countries. Nissen wins a 10,000-euro ($11,330) cash prize.
