AAP Magazine’s Latest Street Photography Winners Prove That Every Corner Has A Story

Across busy crosswalks, narrow alleys, and places most people pass without a second thought, the winning images of AAP Magazine Issue #52: Street highlight how rich everyday life can be. This year’s edition features 25 photographers from 15 countries across five continents, each offering their own interpretation of street life and the stories hidden within it. Their work ranges from candid documentary-style moments to artistic experiments with color, light, and composition.

Some images capture split-second expressions that feel honest and unfiltered. Others lean into abstraction, rhythm, or humor, proving that street photography can be both playful and deeply reflective. The mix of tension, intimacy, and spontaneity in this collection shows just how much the world reveals when someone is paying attention.

The top awards go to Savadmon Avalachamveettil from Ireland for MahaKumbh - World’s Largest Gathering, followed by Slovakia’s Jozef Macak with Tides of Life, and David Masoko from the Netherlands with Dislocated Presences.

Merit recipients come from countries including Finland, Japan, Poland, Venezuela, the United States, Italy, and many more, reflecting a wide range of cultural and artistic perspectives. Each of the top three photographers receives $1,000, and all selected works appear both online in the All About Photo Winners Gallery and in the magazine's printed edition.

This issue invites viewers to slow down, observe, and rediscover the overlooked moments happening around us every day. In these images, the street becomes a stage - alive, unpredictable, and full of meaning.

Balloon Vendor From The Series 'Riding The Pilgrims’ Rails' By France Leclerc

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Flying High From The Series 'What New York Gives' By Denise Pensky

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The Winner: Savadmon Avalachamveettil (Ireland) With The Series 'Mahakumbh: World's Largest Gathering'

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The Second Place Winner: Jozef Macak (Slovakia) With The Series 'Tides Of Life'

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Chasing Colours, 2024 From The Series 'Highs & Lows' By Derry Ainsworth

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City Barbie From The Series ' What New York Gives' By Pelin Guven

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Downward Dog From The Series ' Ellipses' By Jay Calderon

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Skiing From The Series 'Slow Ride' By Eric Davidove

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Puebla From The Series 'Mexico’s Crosses' By Nicola Balestrazzi

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Night Blues From The Series 'Nocturnal Monologues' By Asako Naruto

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By The Empty Pool From The Series 'Fragment 01' By Justin Roque

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Away From The Series 'The Others' By Fabrizio Intonti

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Stamford Hill, 2024 From The Series 'London' By Francesco Fantini

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Don´t Know Where To Go From Here By Pekka Välitalo

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Don´t Know Where To Go From Here By Bartosz Michalik

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Surveillance By Alon Goldsmith

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Reading The Newspaper From The Series 'Reading The Newspaper In Washington Square Park' By Jaejoon Ha

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Venice Beach, February 2023 From The Series 'Short Takes' By Gail Just

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Cova From The Series ' Incognito' By Chris Van Dolleweerd

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Beyond The Glass From The Series 'Dislocated' By Gabriel Marcos

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Jump For Joy From The Series 'Minimal City' By Danielle Goldstein

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Sergey To Smoke A Pipe From The Series ' At The Bottom Of St. Petersburg Wells' By Igor Gladkov

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Silence In B-Flat I #4 From The Series ' Silence In B-Flat' By Shay Lari-Hosain

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Colors By Giedo Van Der Zwan

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The Third Place Winner: David Masoko (Netherlands) With The Series 'Dislocated Presences'

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These winning photographs offer more than a glance at life on the street - they invite reflection. Each frame reveals how movement, emotion, and timing shape the world around us.

Whether subtle or bold, the images remind viewers to slow down and notice details that often go unseen. Everyday surroundings can be just as powerful as any staged scene.