Photographer of the Year – Professional: “MahaKumbh – World’s Largest Gathering” by Savadmon Avalachamveettil
The Global Photography Awards 2025 unveiled a stunning collection of winning images, showcasing breathtaking wildlife, landscapes, and emotionally charged photojournalism.
Photographers from around the world submitted entries across categories like fine art, nature, portrait, and documentary, blending professional mastery with amateur passion. Top honors went to Savadmon Avalachamveettil of Ireland for his powerful image “MahaKumbh – World’s Largest Gathering,” and Allan Andersen of Denmark for his serene celestial shot “Newborn Moon.” More than just visual brilliance, these photos reflect the soul of humanity — each frame a story, each moment a feeling.
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Photographer of the Year – Amateur: “Newborn Moon” by Allan Andersen
Editorial Photography – Photojournalism – Winner: “Svartsengi” by Marco Di Marco
Nature Photography – Ice and Glacier – Winner: “Ring of Ice and Fire” by Liam Man
People Photography – Culture – Winner: “Mundari Culture” by Roberto Pazzi
Architecture Photography – Abstract – Winner: “Icon” by Rintaro Ukon
Architecture Photography – Building – Winner: “The Vessel” by Rodrigo Izquierdo
International Photography – Switzerland Photography: “The Resting Moon” by Ariane Totzke
Editorial Photography – Contemporary Issues: “Why?” by João Coelho
Fine Art Photography – Pets: “In the Heart of Splash” by Lucie Nermutova
International Photography – Iceland Photography: “Volcanic cones” by Marco Di Marco
Editorial Photography – Feature Story: “Always children, always friends” by João Coelho
Fine Art Photography – People: “Burning Melody” by Shirley Wung
Fine Art Photography – Photojournalism: “Contrasts” by Marco Di Marco
Architecture Photography – Cityscapes: “Once on the Edge” by Yuanfeng Mao
Special Category – Night Photography: “The Teeth of Time” by Liam Man
Fine Art Photography – Wildlife: “Prince of Blue” by Rintaro Ukon
Nature Photography – Trees: “The Beautiful larch forest” by Ho Wei-Chin
Fine Art Photography – Seascape: “Curvy” by Natalya Pyrogova
Fine Art Photography – Landscape: “Fantasy Northern Lights” by Shirley Wung
Fine Art Photography – Night: “Church of Aurora Borealis” by Radoslaw Ziegert
Fine Art Photography – Abstract: “Flight of the pink flamingoes” by David Beavis
Nature Photography – Natural Art: “Echoes of a Living Landscape: Between Stillness and Motion” by James Malikey
Nature Photography – Landscapes: “A Healing Journey Through Banff” by Shaoyu Ba
Nature Photography – Wildlife: “Yellow-bellied Prinia Breeding” by Ho Wei Chin
Fine Art Photography – Portrait: “Supper at Emmaus” by Gio Tarantini
Fine Art Photography – Wildlife: “The angels are coming” by Hiroto Fukuda
Nature Photography – Forest: “Midsummer Night Firefly” by Shirley Wung
Nature Photography – Wildlife: “Wishpers Of The Night-The Silent Sovereign” by Krishna Mohan Aluri
