When it came to choosing the winner of our annual Power of Photography Awards, there was a clear winner – a truly impressive individual and image maker who was working right at the front line of one of the biggest emergencies this country has ever seen. Without a doubt, Covid-19, and its impact on us all, is the defining story of our generation. But it’s also one that traditional journalists and photographers haven’t always had front-line access to. As such, we’ve seen some remarkable imagery coming from those working within it. With unique access – and a special viewpoint from which to capture their shots – medical staff have provided an at-times unflinching look behind the scenes of an all-encompassing global tragedy. One photographer whose work stood out for a variety of reasons is that of Nick Mason. ICU Sister Nicola Rogers wearing the reusable face masks that became increasingly common during the first wave. When not taking photographs, he has been working for the past 15 years as a consultant in intensive care medicine at the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport, a few miles from his home in Cardiff. The hospital serves the socially deprived former South Wales […]
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