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Street photography is all about catching moments you can’t really plan. A strange coincidence, an unexpected interaction, a perfect play of light and shadow, or simply a person caught at just the right second can turn an ordinary scene into something worth remembering.

As we wait for the final results of the 2026 URBAN Photo Awards, we’re taking a look back at some of the best work from last year’s Street Photography category. The 2025 competition attracted thousands of photographers from around the world, with the selected images offering very different takes on everyday life in the streets. With the 2026 final ranking set to be announced on October 24 at Trieste Photo Days, there’s still plenty to look forward to.

For now, scroll down and explore some of the standout street photographs from the 2025 URBAN Photo Awards, and see which ones would make your personal shortlist.

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#1

Josef Hinterleitner

Two young boys, one with a skateboard and one on rollerblades, stand in front of a billboard with models in lingerie, a candid street photo.

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    Josef Hinterleitner

    A man on a stationary bike holds out a bottle to passing cyclists during a race, a dynamic candid street photo.

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    #3

    Pablo Abreu

    Candid street photo of a man walking past a wall mural of a person kicking, an URBAN photo awards entry.

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    Pubudu Lakshan

    Elephants crossing a road with a truck in the background, a powerful candid street photo for URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #6

    Julachart Pleansanit

    A dog with its tongue out looks up at a clear blue sky filled with colorful kites, including a shark and octopus, in a candid street photo.

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    Luiza Stosik Turek

    Candid Street Photos of children playing on a giant hand structure in a playground, URBAN Photo Awards.

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    MAłgorzata Szura Piwnik

    Candid Street Photos of a nun and four shirtless boys looking out at the sea from a pier, URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #10

    Manuela Gennburg

    Candid Street Photos of two children hugging on a black and white checkerboard floor, URBAN Photo Awards.

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    Marco Cajazzo

    Candid Street Photos of a person reflected upside down in a mirror, amidst a busy pedestrian area, URBAN Photo Awards.

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    Marco Motta

    Candid Street Photos of a person reflected upside down on a bench at a train station platform, URBAN Photo Awards.

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    Marco Parenti

    People in elaborate white and blue costumes with dramatic makeup and wigs, captured in a vibrant scene for the URBAN Photo Awards.

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    Marko Buntic

    Silhouetted figures on a diving board, with one person mid-air in a dive, a dramatic image for URBAN Photo Awards.

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    Mark Zilberman

    A man in a face mask holding a camera, with a giant cat image on a screen in the background, a Candid Street Photo.

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    #16

    Mary Kay Kirsner

    A flock of seagulls on a sandy beach under a clear sky, with a person walking in the background, a Candid Street Photo.

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    Mary Kay Kirsner

    A street vendor carries a towering stack of hats while a child walks beside an adult, captured for URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #18

    Matroxx350

    A woman in large white angel wings stands in front of a holiday display, part of the URBAN Photo Awards candid street photos.

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    #19

    Maude Bardet

    A man carries a large bunch of red balloons past a modern, curved building, a striking image from the URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #20

    Maude Bardet

    A young girl looks toward hands reaching out from behind blue concrete bars, a poignant moment captured for the URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #21

    Mauro Garcia

    A person in a tall, pointed white hood stands on a sidewalk next to two women, a unique candid street photo from the URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #22

    MD Enamul Kabir

    A vibrant mural of horses overlays a scene of boaters on a river, a captivating element of URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #23

    Nikolay Spevak

    Candid street photo of a man in a white outfit and hat looking at his phone next to a bin, an URBAN photo awards entry.

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    #24

    Olga Arune

    Candid street photo in black and white of a child on a large net above a man, an URBAN photo awards entry.

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    #25

    Paolo Dellepiane

    Candid street photo capturing a horse and dog interacting on a beach, an URBAN photo awards entry.

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    #26

    Peter Verdnik

    Candid street photo of a woman with a paper bag over her head at an outdoor cafe, an URBAN photo awards entry.

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    #27

    Ralouka Montesi

    Two people walking past a vibrant street art mural, capturing a dynamic candid street photo for URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #28

    Ralph El Kahi

    Candid street photo of a woman reacting to a monkey attempting to grab her bag.

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    #29

    Remigio Giovanni Salierno

    Candid street photo of a man smiling during an URBAN event, with a rainbow flag in the background.

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    #30

    Richard Bram

    Candid street photo of a person sitting on grass, watching a band perform outdoors at an URBAN event.

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    #31

    Richard Bram

    Candid street photo of a person lying on the ground next to a small American flag at an URBAN gathering.

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    #32

    Richard Morgan

    Candid street photo of a woman browsing clothes on mannequins displayed outdoors, an URBAN shopping scene.

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    #33

    Rose Vandepitte

    A candid street photo showing two young women at a bus stop with wind blowing their hair, featured in the URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #34

    Russ Rowland

    A candid street photo contrasting women swimming in modest attire with a woman sunbathing in a bikini, from URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #35

    Sandro Matarrelli

    A candid street photo of a woman crossing a street in front of a green Lamborghini, highlighting URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #36

    Sebastian Szczepanowski

    A candid street photo capturing a woman walking past a train, with reflections creating an artistic double exposure for URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #37

    Sebastian Szczepanowski

    A silhouette of a person at a bus stop, bathed in strong backlight, reflecting a candid street photo for URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #38

    Sebastian Szczepanowski

    A woman sits inside a cafe, her reflection visible in the window, capturing a candid street photo for URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #39

    Sebastian Szczepanowski

    A small child in red embracing a large, shaggy black costume, a touching candid street photo for URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #40

    Sebastien Durand

    A candid street photo capturing a woman on a subway with a dog perched on her shoulder, part of the URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #41

    Simone Pappalardo

    A candid street photo of a large stone statue with a woman and two children below, part of the URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #42

    Susanne Baumgartner

    A candid street photo depicting a woman with a fur shawl and a dog with wings, featured in the URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #43

    Valeria Mutinelli

    A candid street photo of two men mid-air against a blue sky, an entry in the URBAN Photo Awards.

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    Valter Venturelli

    A candid street photo showing a person walking through a sunlit archway, a highlight from the URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #45

    Vivien Rojik

    A candid street photo capturing a monkey perched on a colorful temple structure, from the URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #46

    Worarat Meekrongtham

    An orange wall with dark shadows and a pedestrian crossing sign, a candid street photo for URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #47

    Ziaul Huque

    Two people climbing into a blue train window, a candid street photo for URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #48

    Aashish Kiphayet

    People flying kites in a large open field, a lively candid street photo for URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #49

    Alberto Cubillo Romero

    Two men with googly-eye glasses sitting on a bench at night, a candid street photo for URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #50

    Alexandre Alloul

    Two girls on a pier looking through a viewer at the ocean, a candid street photo for URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #51

    Andrea Ferencz

    Candid street photo of nuns taking a selfie in front of an illuminated building at night for the URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #52

    Andrea Misurova

    Candid street photo of men in white clothes holding red bags on a beach, with people near the water for the URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #53

    Andreas Geisinger

    Candid street photo of a man in a suit on an escalator, looking up, with modern architecture for the URBAN Photo Awards.

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    Andrew Glickman

    Candid street photo of men in suits, one with a hand over another's eyes, outside a building for the URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #55

    Angelo Koyfalas

    Candid street photo of people in rain ponchos watching a boat race on a river for the URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #56

    Anna Marzia (Biba) Soria

    A candid street photo of a woman with her feet up on a bench, looking at the sea for the URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #57

    Antonio Mercadante

    A candid street photo featuring two women in white habits looking out at the sea from a boat for the URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #58

    Arieh Stark

    A candid street photo of a person sleeping on the ground below a large advertisement for the URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #59

    Arianna Speranza

    A candid street photo capturing a man relaxing in a shop with a rooster and bottled water for the URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #60

    Babak Kanaani

    A candid street photo inside a taxi showing a driver and passengers reflected in the mirrors for the URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #61

    Barbara Ragni

    Candid Street Photos of a person in a blue shirt and shorts looking through a small opening in a concrete wall.

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    #62

    Barry Crosthwaite

    Candid Street Photos of a man sitting on a bench with long shadows cast by a building at sunset.

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    #63

    Beatrice Perticaroli

    Candid Street Photos of a bald man with white robes and large, textured wings, applying something to his eye.

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    #64

    Benoit Vos

    A man swims in a public fountain, a striking candid street photo from the URBAN Photo Awards.

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    Benoit Vos

    A person reads a yellow book with eyes depicted on it, relaxing outdoors in a candid street photo from URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #66

    Bernard Gatt

    A person with an umbrella looks into a hat shop window, a candid street photo showcasing urban life for the URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #67

    Biancamaria Monticelli

    Two women, one in an elaborate pink dress, interact on the street in a candid street photo from the URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #68

    Bobby Anwar

    Candid Street Photos of a person's blurry reflection on a foggy window, with glasses and cups on the table.

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    #69

    Bruno Schlumberger

    Candid Street Photos of an elderly person with a cane bent over in a market stall among baby clothes.

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    #70

    Carlo Zamora

    A woman stands under a bright yellow bridge, captured in a candid street photo from the URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #72

    Caterina Perrone

    Reflected image of a woman and a blue car on a storefront, a creative street photo for URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #73

    Chansik Park

    Woman in a red coat and hat taking a photo of a grand building, a candid street photo from URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #74

    Chong Boon Wong

    Person with bright red hair facing away, with a red double-decker bus in the background of a street photo, part of URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #75

    Chris Yan

    Two women on a scooter with a mirror, captured as candid street photos for URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #76

    Constantin Munteanu

    A woman walking past a wall mural with painted angel wings and a halo, a candid street photo.

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    #77

    Daniel Ramos

    A person in an ornate blue and gold mariachi suit and hat, dancing outdoors, featured in URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #78

    Dave Street Photo

    A vibrant street scene capturing a river procession with boats and people in red hats for the URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #79

    Davide Bertone

    A lively street performance featuring a child, a juggler on a ladder, and another performer on a red ball, from the URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #80

    Davide Debernardi

    A smiling woman looking up, surrounded by colorful cartoon-character balloons, a candid street photo for the URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #81

    David Jacobson

    A man in a fedora walking past an old orange wall with a faded outline of a person wearing a hat, a candid street photo for the URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #82

    Deep Vyas

    A candid street photo of a woman in blue clothes sitting on a stoop, interacting with a playful cat, for the URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #83

    Dietmar Temps

    A person doing a backflip in front of a distant statue, an energetic shot for URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #84

    Eric Davidove

    A man with red goggles and tattoos, holding handlebars, in a busy street market, part of URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #85

    Fabio Dani

    A woman in a colorful sari working with a large straw structure, captured for URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #86

    Fabio Pellegrini

    A man reflected in an ornate gold frame hanging at an outdoor market, a candid street photo for URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #87

    Forrest Walker

    A man holding multiple magnifying glasses in front of his face on an urban street, a candid street photo.

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    #88

    Forrest Walker

    A child buried in sand on a crowded beach with buildings in the background, a street photo from URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #89

    France Leclerc

    Men observing a camel being lifted by a crane at a market, a candid street photo from URBAN Photo Awards.

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    Francisco Ubilla

    A man leans against a wall in a subway station with an Up Only sign, a candid street photo for URBAN Photo Awards.

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    Gerald Gutschmidt

    A man with a bald head and a yellow and grey striped sweater stands looking at a street crossing with yellow and blue markings, part of the URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #92

    Gerald Gutschmidt

    A man with fire-like hair talks on a phone in a park, capturing a candid moment for the URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #93

    Gerd Bonse

    Two people dressed in McDonald's french fries costumes sit on a bench with two elderly people, a candid street photo from the URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #94

    Gerhard Wagner

    A person from behind wears a green Grinch-like hoodie with pointy ears, walking on a city street, a candid street photo for the URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #95

    Giampiero Varetti

    A person points while holding a light blue instant camera, with others on yellow stairs in the background, a candid street photo for the URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #96

    Gianfranco Ceri

    Three dogs sleeping on a floral couch on a city street, captured for URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #97

    Giuseppe Daidone

    A woman walks past a car with a sunshade showing large eyes, a candid street photo for URBAN Photo Awards.

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    #98

    Gongbu Han

    Ducks with their heads submerged in water, creating ripples, a candid street photo for URBAN Photo Awards.

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    Gwen Julia

    A group of young women walking on a sunny street, capturing candid street photos for URBAN Photo Awards.

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    Ilan Bresler

    A woman feeding a man in a dimly lit restaurant, a candid street photo for URBAN Photo Awards.

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