Viewfinder: Guam Is in the Crosshairs During the Showdown With North Korea
A pedestrian walks by a mural on August 14th, 2017, in Tamuning, Guam.
The Week in Photos: Migrants on the Mediterranean and a Wildfire in Portugal
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
Viewfinder: Confronting a Wildfire in Portugal
A firefighter tackles a wildfire close to the village of Pucarica in Abrantes on August 10th, 2017.
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Field Notes: Launching a Rocket at the Spanish Civil Guard
San Martín Del Rey Aurelio, Spain: In 2012, miners launched a rocket at Spain's civil guard, which, according to press reports, was attempting to halt protests against the government's decision to reduce coal subsidies.
Viewfinder: Surfing for Sport in Cornwall
People gather on Fistral beach as surfers compete in a heat of the World Surf League Boardmasters Quicksilver Open at the annual Boardmasters festival on August 9th, 2017, in Cornwall, England.
Viewfinder: Migrants Wait Near the French Border
Migrants walk next to the Roya River on August 8th, 2017, in Ventimiglia, close to the French border.
Field Notes: A Sacrifice for the Afterlife in Indonesia
Tana Toraja, Indonesia: At a funeral in a remote corner of Indonesia, water buffalo are sacrificed in order to help carry the deceased to the afterlife.
Viewfinder: Celebrating 70 Years of the World’s Largest Arts Festival
Edinburgh Festival Fringe entertainers perform on the Royal Mile on August 7th, 2017, in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Viewfinder: Waiting for Rescue on the Mediterranean Sea
Migrants wait to be rescued by Italian coast guard in the Mediterranean Sea, 30 nautical miles from the Libyan coast, on August 6th, 2017.