Men play basketball barefoot at a court alongside the train tracks in Pandacan, Manila, Philippines, July 6, 2023. Eloisa Lopez's photograph of four young men jostling for the ball echoes biblical depictions in Renaissance art. "I recognized how deeply and intricately the sport is embedded in the Filipino life. It is tattooed on their bodies, displayed on their altars, many even name their children after basketball stars. It is a source of hope and happiness for many - young and old," said Lopez. "Often, as photographers, I think we overlook things that are happening in our own backyards, assuming it's all mundane. After my experience working on this story, it's made me look again." REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/ File photo