Life in a small Boiko village in the Ukrainian Carpathian Mountains is the focus of this poetic, dream-like photo revery.

A quarter century after the fall of the Soviet Union, the Empire's shadow continues to be felt across Europe and Asia—five photographers offer their views on this continually relevant topic.

An isolated rural village in Western Fiords in Iceland has had close ties to nature for many generations, but young people no longer want to stay.

Nine top winners and 27 finalists from 15 countries won awards in the 2012 LensCulture Exposure Awards for the best in global photography and multimedia.  See examples of each, here, along with direct links to each winner's website.