{"id":9779,"date":"2025-10-10T03:05:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T01:05:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brokenmount.com\/bm\/2025\/10\/10\/the-pure-street-photography-awards-2025-celebrate-candid-moments-around-the-world\/"},"modified":"2025-10-10T03:05:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T01:05:12","slug":"the-pure-street-photography-awards-2025-celebrate-candid-moments-around-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brokenmount.com\/bm\/2025\/10\/10\/the-pure-street-photography-awards-2025-celebrate-candid-moments-around-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pure Street Photography Awards 2025 celebrate candid moments around the world"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Pure Street Photography Awards 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The winners of the Pure Street Photography Awards 2025 have been announced. David Campany, Creative Director at the International Center of Photography, New York, and Dimpy Bhalotia, founder of Pure Street Photography, award-winning photographer and Creative Director, co-judged this year’s contest. The contest organizers said this year was special, explaining it was “a celebration of truth, timing, and the human eye in an age of fast production and artificial imagery.”<\/p>\n

The 2025 edition of the contest attracted 1,160 submissions across 34 countries, with 147 winning and finalist images selected. The awards will culminate in an exhibition at Jhangir Art Gallery in Mumbai from January 22-27, 2026, which is a first for the competition.<\/p>\n

You can learn more about the contest and see additional finalist images at the Pure Street Photography website.<\/a> <\/p>\n

Grand Winner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Photographer: <\/strong>Stefanie Waiblinger<\/p>\n

Country of residence: <\/strong>Germany<\/p>\n

Image title: <\/strong>Who is Next<\/p>\n

About the photograph: <\/strong>The Galata Bridge in Istanbul \u2013 a place full of life, tradition and spectacular scenery \u2013 became the stage for a very special moment. Against the backdrop of the Istanbul skyline, between mosques and minarets, the bride throws her bouquet into the air \u2013 a spontaneous, lively moment full of joy and symbolism.<\/p>\n

Photographer biography: <\/strong>My journey into street photography began a few years ago. What initially started as a welcome balance to my profession as an architect quickly became an inexhaustible source of inspiration that has greatly expanded and enriched my awareness and my way of seeing.It beautifully complements my love for traveling and allows me to take an intimate look into worlds that would otherwise remain hidden from me. By capturing the timeless charm of everyday life, I aim to create a special atmosphere and evoke emotion. Since the world is full of colours, I love bringing them to life in my photos, which focus on clear and minimalist composition.<\/p>\n

First Place Winner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Photographer: <\/strong>Cazerella Tavs<\/p>\n

Country of residence: <\/strong>UK<\/p>\n

Image title: <\/strong>Meeting in the Middle <\/p>\n

About the photograph: <\/strong>There 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 emphasises 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 \u2013 a reminder that even traffic jams can be charming when left to cows!!<\/p>\n

Photographer biography: <\/strong>Born in Ireland, now living in the beautiful New Forest UK. I have always been so passionate about photography, it\u2019s my go to, my escape, my therapy. I very seldom leave the house without my camera (my mum totally inspired me from a v young age to capture the world as I see it). I have a keen eye for different perspectives, unscripted moments that can reflect the beauty, bold, emotional rhythm of everyday life. I see the streets as an ever evolving stage with no script, full of character, spontaneity, candid moments\/chaotic moments and pure stillness and I am always inspired to capture a snippet of those moments in time. Photography is a form of art, expression and a pure joy.<\/p>\n

Second Place Winner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Photographer: <\/strong>Chris Yan<\/p>\n

Country of residence: <\/strong>China<\/p>\n

Image title: <\/strong>Mirror<\/p>\n

About the photograph: <\/strong>his 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.<\/p>\n

Photographer biography: <\/strong>Chris Yan, photographer, Creative Director, was born in Beijing, China in 1981. After graduating from Communication University of China with a degree in art and design, he began to work in international advertising agencies. In 2013 he founded his own company, focusing on commercial design and art creation, and began photography. He mainly explores human stories and street photography, photographing across different countries for the past ten years. He currently lives and works in Beijing.<\/p>\n

Third Place Winner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Photographer: <\/strong>Nicole Pr\u00fcm<\/p>\n

Country of residence: <\/strong>Germany<\/p>\n

Image title: <\/strong>Phantom of the Past<\/p>\n

About the photograph: <\/strong>This shot was taken spontaneously during a walk through New York City 2023. It captures a figure whose profile and attire\u2013fedora and suit\u2013immediately call to mind the appearance of Al Capone. The actual humour 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. The irony of this scene\u2013the unprompted confrontation between the spirit of Prohibition and today\u2019s street police\u2013is what defines the image. It is a quiet, humorous moment of street photography that transports a historical jest into the present day.<\/p>\n

Photographer biography: <\/strong>My name is Nicole Pr\u00fcm. Since 2017, I have been dedicating myself intensively to my passion for photography and have pursued it professionally alongside my main occupation. I work part-time as a physiotherapist. My artistic work focuses on black-and-white photography, with the human figure always at the center in various environments. I am particularly fascinated by photographic compositions that can be read metaphorically and tell visual stories. The main themes of my work are “people in geometry” and “classic street photography.<\/p>\n

Finalist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Photographer: <\/strong>Adriana Palermo<\/p>\n

Country of residence: <\/strong>Switzerland<\/p>\n

Image title: <\/strong>Team work<\/p>\n

About the photograph: <\/strong>I took this photo during a trip to Kerala, on an early morning in February 2025. The fishermen were getting ready to pull in their nets \u2013 a task that requires both strength and coordination, and one that left a strong impression on me. Over the course of two hours, I took more than 800 shots, trying to capture the complexity and beauty of that moment. This image is the one I feel works best: it conveys the balance between order and chaos, between collective effort and individual strain. The details \u2013 the ropes, the waves, the crow, the flamingos in the background \u2013 reflect the visual and symbolic richness of a daily scene, turning it into a story. I have a deep connection to this photo: it reminds me of the power of simple gestures, and how working together always leads to meaningful results.<\/p>\n

Finalist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Photographer: <\/strong>Anjali Bist<\/p>\n

Country of residence: <\/strong>India<\/p>\n

Image title: <\/strong>Burning in light<\/p>\n

About the photograph: <\/strong>Captured during Dussehra in Dehradun, 2018 \u2013 the moment I realized photography was the path I wanted to walk. This image quietly rested in my archives for eight years, waiting to remind me where it all began.<\/p>\n

Finalist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Photographer: <\/strong>Anna Marzia Soria<\/p>\n

Country of residence: <\/strong>Italy<\/p>\n

Image title: <\/strong>Beyond the wall<\/p>\n

About the photograph: <\/strong>Beyond the wall, the gaze opens to the balance of new horizons. The mind seeks the beauty of the other that appears on our path. The heart goes beyond boundaries in search of fragile humanity, towards shades of blue in a meeting of peace.<\/p>\n

Finalist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Photographer: <\/strong>Bjoern Maletz<\/p>\n

Country of residence: <\/strong>Germany<\/p>\n

Image title: <\/strong>Rabbits don\u2019t eat bananas<\/p>\n

About the photograph: <\/strong>This photo I took in May this year during the Lightleaks Photo Festival in Luxembourg City. As I am always on the lookout for unusual things or little stories in cities, I was initially interested in the funny rabbit backpack, then I saw the bananas and, luckily for me, the arm that didn\u2019t match the rest appeared. That was reason enough for me to press the shutter button for a funny street photo. By the way, rabbits should only be given small amounts of bananas because they don\u2019t tolerate them very well due to their high sugar and starch content.<\/p>\n

Finalist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Photographer: <\/strong>Cristiano Bartoli<\/p>\n

Country of residence: <\/strong>Italy<\/p>\n

Image title: <\/strong>Kite Attack<\/p>\n

About the photograph: <\/strong>This photo was taken this years at the Kite Festival in Cervia, Italy. I found the child\u2019s expression funny because it resembles that of the kite. They are very similar.<\/p>\n

Finalist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Photographer: <\/strong>Eric Davidove<\/p>\n

Country of residence: <\/strong>USA<\/p>\n

Image title: <\/strong>The Good, The Bad, The Ugly<\/p>\n

About the photograph: <\/strong>I visited the Flea Market for the first time about 14 years ago and did not return again until the end of 2024. That was when I learned about its uncertain fate and decided to attend more regularly to take photos. This photograph is part of a series called The Last Bargain, which contains candid moments that risk being lost in the name of progress.<\/p>\n

Finalist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Photographer: <\/strong>France Leclerc<\/p>\n

Country of residence: <\/strong>USA<\/p>\n

Image title: <\/strong>Head Ball<\/p>\n

About the photograph: <\/strong>In a lively neighborhood of Lalitpur, Nepal, children play football with boundless joy. Nearby, an older woman watches them, taking in the scene\u2019s energy. I join her in quiet observation, camera in hand, keeping my distance. Suddenly, the ball veers off course\u2013hurtling straight toward her. The kids freeze, gasping in horror. Ouch! But luckily, no harm was done despite the hit, except perhaps to pride.<\/p>\n

Finalist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Photographer: <\/strong>Gavin Libotte<\/p>\n

Country of residence: <\/strong>Australia<\/p>\n

Image title: <\/strong>Desdemona<\/p>\n

About the photograph: <\/strong>I noticed a person posing to have their photo taken and they were lit up by a beam of sunlight. I immediately ran over to the scene and framed the subject in the opera house sail. There was a group of three people in the background which gave a new perspective to the layering. They started dancing around which really helped build drama. I took a few shots for about 30 seconds. When people are engaged in an activity they don\u2019t notice you. This technique of focusing on the audience has been developed by Martin Parr and provides a wonderful insight into a world that we usually don\u2019t notice. When I shoot street, I prefer the 28mm. I am constantly developing my technique to get closer to subjects and still remain unnoticed, trying not to disturb people or the scene. The 28mm lets me fit more elements into the frame. I did a workshop with Julia Coddington on this technique. She is one of the best Australian Street photographers currently practicing.<\/p>\n

Finalist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Photographer: <\/strong>Gerd Bonse<\/p>\n

Country of residence: <\/strong>Germany<\/p>\n

Image title: <\/strong>Benchresting<\/p>\n

About the photograph: <\/strong>The photo was taken in Cologne, Germany. I was captivated by the contrast between the two couples. On one side, the colorful McDonald’s commercial with the relaxed and fun couple. Close by, the contrast of the dark-clad, serious-looking couple, who are expressionless and don’t communicate with each other.<\/p>\n

Finalist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Photographer: <\/strong>Gongbu Han<\/p>\n

Country of residence: <\/strong>Netherlands<\/p>\n

Image title: <\/strong>Haha Nice Shot<\/p>\n

About the photograph: <\/strong>It was in Heldenplatz, a monumental, photogenic location in Vienna. Every visitor there would not hesitate to \u2018generate a photo\u2019, mostly with their phones. This lady\u2019s shiny reflective phone took place of her eyes, which were fully shadowed by the phone.<\/p>\n

Finalist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Photographer: <\/strong>Irina Ebralidze<\/p>\n

Country of residence: <\/strong>Finland<\/p>\n

Image title: <\/strong>Friends<\/p>\n

About the photograph: <\/strong>I photographed these women and their dog in the park. I like capturing moments that hold a story behind them. Everyday life is full of seemingly simple situations that, when you look closer, can feel a bit surreal or even absurd. These are brief moments when reality quietly shifts \u2013 through an unexpected contrast or a chance interaction.<\/p>\n

Finalist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Photographer: <\/strong>Jaejoon Ha<\/p>\n

Country of residence: <\/strong>South Korea<\/p>\n

Image title: <\/strong>Hide and seek<\/p>\n

About the photograph: <\/strong>I always try to capture natural moments and the emotions they evoke in my photos! My favorite place to work is Domino Park in Williamsburg, Brooklyn! Whenever I walk along the path, I see the playground from above, the bright smiles of children, and the loving faces of their parents! In fact, a positive perspective is important in my photos. I always try to capture a bright perspective as naturally as possible. My mother always loved and was curious about my photography, and she also supported me. She was the only one who cheered me on when I was going through a hard time. My mother was very ill and passed away in August of this year after nearly 10 years of treatment. I\u2019m so sad, and I\u2019m so grateful for her love! When I heard the news in New York, I immediately returned to Korea to see her one last time and say goodbye. I want to tell her how grateful I am and how much I love her!<\/p>\n

Finalist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Photographer: <\/strong>Jepin Krishna<\/p>\n

Country of residence: <\/strong>India<\/p>\n

Image title: <\/strong>The Sacred Collective<\/p>\n

About the photograph: ‘<\/strong>Pandharpur Wari’, a 21 day annual holy pilgrimage in Maharashtra, India wherein a sea of devotees walk barefoot and move as one along the 250 km route. The collective singing, dancing, and chanting by devotees looked like a timeless painting in colours of devotion and joy. I wanted to share this vibrant celebration, not just as a ritual, but as a breathing story of devotion passed down through generations that serves as a powerful reminder of cultural richness and human connection.<\/p>\n

Finalist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Photographer: <\/strong>Jignesh Chavda<\/p>\n

Country of residence: <\/strong>India<\/p>\n

Image title: <\/strong>Thoughts take flight<\/p>\n

About the photograph: <\/strong>Holy smoke! An old man smoking as a flock of birds passes by. I took this picture of old man by the river side where there are many birds come to feed and I was walking at the river side walk. As my habit of observation I saw an old man with cigarette and thought that if I make such frames that inspires me not just a wonderful frame in creative way but as an artist, it’s seeing how a common material can be shaped into an unexpected form. This inspires a focus on minimalism and impact.The most striking element is how the smoke transforms into a flock of birds that means it to me in this frame. This suggests a sense of internal thought, longing, or desire for freedom literally taking wing. I like the high-contrast, stark black and white, along with the vast, empty white space, creates a powerful sense of the man being alone against a huge, empty backdrop. The man’s rugged look, combined with his solid silhouette against the bright, overwhelming light. Also I like the way, He isn’t engaging with the viewer or anything else; he is focused entirely inward, or simply observing the world. I used my Sony a6000 \/ 55-210 camera for this image<\/p>\n

Finalist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Photographer: <\/strong>Liliana Ranalletta<\/p>\n

Country of residence: <\/strong>Italy<\/p>\n

Image title: <\/strong>A deity of the sea<\/p>\n

About the photograph: <\/strong>At dawn on the final day of Kumbh Mela 2025 in Varanasi, during Maha Shivratri\u2013the day when Shiva is said to have performed the Tandava, the cosmic dance of creation and destruction\u2013a sadhu stands in the Ganges, eyes closed, arms lifted in prayer. Behind him, a small boat drifts by, its passengers watching, as if drawn into his invocation. For an instant, he seems to carry their weight too, gathering them into his offering. In that moment, it felt as if the river, the light, and the act of faith were all part of the same breath.<\/p>\n

Finalist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Photographer: <\/strong>Mariana Basurto<\/p>\n

Country of residence: <\/strong>USA<\/p>\n

Image title: <\/strong>A Twin Gaze at the Pas<\/p>\n

About the photograph: <\/strong>As the sun began to set over Havana, the streets emptied, leaving behind the echo of laughter and distant music. From a nearby house, joyful sounds drifted out \u2013 family and friends celebrating the birthday of a loved one who had passed away, choosing to honor their memory through life and rhythm. In that moment, two young twins, dressed in red, stood in the quiet street \u2013 one gazing into the distance, the other connecting with a woman \u2013 embodying the bittersweet beauty of remembrance, joy, and continuity that defines Cuba\u2019s soul.<\/p>\n

Finalist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Photographer: <\/strong>Marika Poquet<\/p>\n

Country of residence: <\/strong>United Arab Emirates<\/p>\n

Image title: <\/strong>Harbour of Hustle<\/p>\n

About the photograph: <\/strong>I have been to many crowded places in India, but nothing had prepared me for the chaos of Sassoon Docks. It\u2019s one of the craziest places I have ever seen. From the moment you arrive, all your senses are immediately activated. The noise is constant and deafening: fishermen shouting, auctioneers calling out prices, vendors bargaining; birds chirping as they circle above, boats rumbling in the distance. The strong smell of fish hits your nose. I found myself constantly on alert, startled by the Koli fisherwomen weaving swiftly through the crowd, and carts and people rushing past from all directions. It was a real exercise just to avoid stepping into a fishy puddle or slipping on a stray fish. Visually, the place is just as overwhelming. Bright colors are everywhere, from fishing boats to crates to clothes of the Koli fisherwomen. Trying to make sense of this chaos with my camera was a real challenge!<\/p>\n

Finalist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Photographer: <\/strong>Mona Singh<\/p>\n

Country of residence: <\/strong>India<\/p>\n

Image title: <\/strong>Secret lives<\/p>\n

About the photograph: <\/strong>At first glance it may seem like a simple moment, children wearing masks as if in play. But there was no festival. They were selling those masks at a busy traffic signal their faces hidden their expressions unseen. The masks weren\u2019t for fun..they were for survival. A silent reminder of a childhood lived in shadows.<\/p>\n

Finalist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Photographer: <\/strong>Shreenivas Yenni<\/p>\n

Country of residence: <\/strong>India<\/p>\n

Image title: <\/strong>Between Light and Motion<\/p>\n

About the photograph: <\/strong>I captured this photograph in Hampi as the sun was setting. I was drawn to how the fading light touched the moving silhouettes, creating a quiet sense of peace and timelessness. To me, this moment reflects how beauty often reveals itself in simple movements and fleeting light.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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