Spectacular Award-Winning Photos That Captured the World at the Global Photography Awards 2025

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

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