Spectacular Travel Winning Photos from The Artist Gallery Awards 2025

1st Place: “Venice of Africa” by Mauro De Bettio, Italy

The Artist Gallery Awards 2025 showcased 25 stunning travel photographs that capture the spirit of exploration, culture, and human connection.

These images go beyond technical mastery, offering emotional depth and unique perspectives that reveal the richness of our shared world. Emphasizing authenticity and cultural storytelling, the winning entries highlight people, traditions, and moments that define each destination. A recurring theme of sustainability and mindful travel adds a powerful layer, reminding us how photography can foster awareness and inspire change.

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2nd Place: “Catch of the Day” by Joy Saha, Bangaldesh

3rd Place: “Flying Wall” by Laurin Strele, Austria

“Fish Market Flurry” by Florian Kriechbaumer, Germany

“Sacred Union” by Ton Schless, USA

“Tibetan Yellow Monks” by Ombeline Olmer, France

“Mount Fuji in the Spring” by Bill Wilkins, USA

“Our Antartica Home Away From Home” by Bill Wilkins, USA

“Sunrice Terraces” by Cezary Filew, Poland

“Calm Matternhorn Reflections” by Dario Brand, Germany

“Seaweed Farms” by Paulina Castiello

“Buggy Ride” by Gayle Pepper, USA

“The Durban in Dutse” by Trevor Cole, Ireland

“Danakil Camel Train” by Trevor Cole, Ireland

“The Land Divers” by Mie Nielsen, Denmark

“A Harder Asleep with his Castle” by Trevor Cole, Ireland

“Iceburn in Town” by Dean McKillop, Canada

“Hyena People” by Mauro de Bettio, Italy

“Free Riders” by Mauro de Bettio, Italy

“Ballon Over Bagan” by Karen Safer, USA

“A Journey to Manhood” by Mauro de Bettio, Italy

“Gentlemen of Kibera” by Mauro de Bettio, Italy

“Devotion in the Smoke – Rakher Upobash” by Héctor Ruiz Golobart, Spain

“Return of the Warriors – Asmat Canoe Ritual” by Héctor Ruiz Golobart, Spain

“Sharing a Ride” by Antoine Weis, Switzerland

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