{"id":63197,"date":"2025-10-09T08:46:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T08:46:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/63197\/"},"modified":"2025-10-09T08:46:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T08:46:18","slug":"40-winning-photos-from-the-pure-street-photography-awards-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/63197\/","title":{"rendered":"40 Winning Photos From the Pure Street Photography Awards 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Pure Street Photography Awards 2025<\/a> winners have been revealed, showcasing some of the world\u2019s best street photography. <\/p>\n

Pure Street Photography, founded in 2020 by photographer Dimpy Bhalotia and her creative partner Kamal Kumaar Rao, is one of the leading platforms dedicated to celebrating authentic street photography. <\/p>\n

This year\u2019s competition received nearly 1,200 entries from photographers across 34 countries, and it has been judged by David Campany, the Creative Director at the International Center of Photography in New York. <\/p>\n

German photographer Stefanie Waiblinger won the Grand Winner title for her photo, Who is Next. <\/p>\n

\"A\u2018Who is Next\u2019 by Stefanie Waiblinger, Grand Prize Winner | Pure Street Photography Awards 2025 <\/p>\n

\u201cThe Galata Bridge in Istanbul \u2014 a place full of life, tradition and spectacular scenery \u2014 became the stage for a very special moment,\u201d the photographer explains. \u201cAgainst the backdrop of the Istanbul skyline, between mosques and minarets, the bride throws her bouquet into the air \u2014 a spontaneous, lively moment full of joy and symbolism.\u201d <\/p>\n

Waiblinger, a professional architect, began doing street photography a few years ago for fun. It quickly became a passion, and Waiblinger believes photography has expanded her creativity and changed how she sees the world around her. <\/p>\n

The first-place winner, Cazerella Tavs of the United Kingdom, describes her award-winning shot, Meeting in the Middle, as a pleasant surprise. <\/p>\n

\"Two\u2018Meeting in the Middle\u2019 by Cazarella Tavs, First-Place Winner | Pure Street Photography Awards 2025 <\/p>\n

\u201cThere is always an element of surprise to photography and a thrill in capturing a candid moment that can never be replicated. This was one of those moments. An unexpected standoff in the middle of a quiet rural road, where two cows pause as if negotiating the right of way. It emphasizes form, symmetry, and contrast what might otherwise be a fleeting roadside encounter transforms into a playful reflection on standstills, stubbornness, and the gentle comedy of rural life \u2014 a reminder that even traffic jams can be charming when left to cows!\u201d Tavs says. <\/p>\n

Chinese photographer Chris Yan earned second place for his image, Mirror, seen below. <\/p>\n

\"Two\u2018Mirror\u2019 by Chris Yan, Second-Place Winner | Pure Street Photography Awards 2025 <\/p>\n

\u201cThis photo was taken in a market in Beijing. Two girls passed by me on an electric bike. One of the girls was holding a large mirror, and her figure was reflected in the mirror. The figure in the mirror merged with the girl in front, which looked very interesting,\u201d Yan says. <\/p>\n

Rounding out the top three is Nicole Pr\u00fcm from Germany. Pr\u00fcm\u2019s photo, Phantom of the Past, shows a man in New York City who would not have looked out of place many decades ago. He exudes timeless style, which Pr\u00fcm remarks juxtaposes the modern NYPD SUV in the background. <\/p>\n

\"A\u2018Phantom of the Past\u2019 by Nicole Pr\u00fcm, Third-Place Winner | Pure Street Photography Awards 2025 <\/p>\n

\u201cThis shot was taken spontaneously during a walk through New York City 2023. It captures a figure whose profile and attire \u2014 fedora and suit \u2014 immediately call to mind the appearance of Al Capone. The actual humor lies in the pure chance of the moment: the classic, historical allusion stands directly in front of a modern NYPD Police SUV in the background,\u201d Pr\u00fcm says. <\/p>\n

36 Selected Finalists <\/p>\n

Alongside the winners above, Pure Street Photography 2025 also named 147 finalists, 36 of whom are featured below. <\/p>\n

\"APhoto by Pramod Pathak \"APhoto by Cristiano Bartoli \"FishermenPhoto by Adriana Palermo
\n \"SilhouettedPhoto by Shreenivas Yenni \"APhoto by Nick Grinder \"APhoto by Sakulchai Sikitikul \"APhoto by Eric Davidove \"APhoto by Jepin Krishna \"AnPhoto by Jignesh Chavda \"APhoto by Nicola Balestrazzi
\n \"APhoto by Scarlett Freund \"AnPhoto by France Leclerc \"FourPhoto by Gerd Bonse \"APhoto by Danielle L. Goldstein \"APhoto by Judith Krasinski \"FourPhoto by Mona Singh \"APhoto by Omkar Karpe
\n \"TwoPhoto by Irina Ebralidze \"APhoto by Joaquin Pastor Genzor \"APhoto by Anjali Bist \"APhoto by Liliana Ranalletta \"APhoto by Kelly Conlin \"APhoto by Jeff Rothstein \"APhoto by Kausik Paul
\n \"AerialPhoto by Jaejoon Ha \"APhoto by Kaustav Gangopadhyay \"TwoPhoto by Mariana Basurto \"TwoPhoto by Marco Cajazzo \"APhoto by Anna Maria Soria \"APhoto by Bjoern Maletz \"APhoto by Vesala Stankov
\n \"APhoto by Gavin Libotte \"APhoto by Marko Buntic \"APhoto by Gongbu Han \"APhoto by Marika Poquet \"APhoto by Jelisa Peterson <\/p>\n

The rest of the awarded images can be seen on Pure Street Photography\u2019s website<\/a> and on exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai from January 22-27, 2026. Pure Street Photography says it will be the largest street photography exhibition ever held at the gallery. <\/p>\n

\u201cStreet photography is the reminder that the world is worth looking at in all its layers and depth. The Pure Street Photography Awards exist to keep that truth alive,\u201d says Bhalotia. <\/p>\n

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