Looking back on the past year, it may be tempting to remember the challenges wrought by the pandemic, social unrest, and political strife. But as 2020 settles into the rearview mirror, we invite you to explore our photos of the year and see what Monitor photographers saw: people working to better understand and connect with each other.
I have often wondered how it would be to
see like a photojournalist. Sure, I’ve peered through a viewfinder and tried to capture the essence of a place or a moment. But inevitably, I end up settling for “good enough.” My native tongue, after all, is the written word.