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All About Photo has announced the winners of its 2026 All About Photo Awards – The Mind’s Eye, and this year’s edition feels especially meaningful. Marking the competition’s 11th anniversary, the awards were judged by legendary photographer Steve McCurry, whose eye for powerful visual storytelling helped shape a selection of 45 standout images from photographers around the world.

The winning photographs come from 15 countries across four continents, and together they offer a vivid look at the many ways photographers are seeing the world today. Some images are quiet and reflective, while others are bold, emotional, or deeply documentary in style. A few feel almost cinematic. Others are intimate, conceptual, or poetic. But all of them share one thing in common: they make you stop and look twice.

This year’s competition attracted submissions from more than 500 photographers worldwide, so the final selection is just a small glimpse into a much larger creative field. Even so, the winners create a rich portrait of contemporary photography — one that captures both global diversity and shared human experience.

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Wings Of The Forest By Fenqiang Liu

Wings Of The Forest By Fenqiang Liu

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Liliana Spiro
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6 months ago

What an amazing shot of elegance

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    Earth's Veins By Marco Di Marco

    Earth's Veins By Marco Di Marco

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    Susan Teter
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    That's breathtaking

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    #3

    Amazon By Javier Arcenillas

    Amazon By Javier Arcenillas

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    Celestial Ladies By France Leclerc

    Celestial Ladies By France Leclerc

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    Cycling In The Dew By Wahyu Budiyanto

    Cycling In The Dew By Wahyu Budiyanto

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    Liliana Spiro
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    Where's ET gone to? In all seriousness, though, a great photo

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    #6

    Dancing With Giants By Khaichuin Sim

    Dancing With Giants By Khaichuin Sim

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    Liliana Spiro
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    Wow

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    Reaching For Heaven By Archie Cludven

    Reaching For Heaven By Archie Cludven

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    Liliana Spiro
    Community Member
    6 months ago (edited)

    Crossing the river Styx...

    #8

    Girl Of The Northern Lights By Tommi Viitala

    Girl Of The Northern Lights By Tommi Viitala

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    #9

    Sunset At The Temple Of Heaven By Chris Yan

    Sunset At The Temple Of Heaven By Chris Yan

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    #10

    Young Monks Playing Football By Andrew Newey

    Young Monks Playing Football By Andrew Newey

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    Michael Largey
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    6 months ago

    One bad kick, and game over.

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    Obscura By Brooke Shaden

    Obscura By Brooke Shaden

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    Marlene Ricker
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    6 months ago

    I don't have any idea what I am looking at but it is beautiful nonetheless!

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    USA 2026 By Buck Holzemer

    USA 2026 By Buck Holzemer

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    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    The flag in the process of dividing in two is appropriate.

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    #13

    In A Hurry By Gabi Steiner

    In A Hurry By Gabi Steiner

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    Whiskers
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    6 months ago

    Capturing.

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    Under The Sky By Jiri Kostal

    Under The Sky By Jiri Kostal

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    Soul Beneath The Paint By Cesare Simioni

    Soul Beneath The Paint By Cesare Simioni

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    Saltypepper
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    6 months ago

    poor boy looks scared to d e a t h ..

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    Santovenia Home For The Aged By Kerry Faulkner

    Santovenia Home For The Aged By Kerry Faulkner

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    sarah cripps
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    6 months ago

    Ironing makes time for thoughts. This photo is calming.

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    #17

    Wheels By Hervé Boutrouille

    Wheels By Hervé Boutrouille

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    Touched By Light By Khaichuin Sim

    Touched By Light By Khaichuin Sim

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    Liliana Spiro
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    That's the San Giovanni Church in the Dolomites in Italy. Gorgeous shot :)

    #19

    Water Body By Shrikanth Poojari

    Water Body By Shrikanth Poojari

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    #20

    The Weight Of Creation By MD Tanveer Rohan

    The Weight Of Creation By MD Tanveer Rohan

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    #21

    Faith. Flares. Fortune By Eric Seidner

    Faith. Flares. Fortune By Eric Seidner

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    De Chirico By Gavin Libotte

    De Chirico By Gavin Libotte

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    Liliana Spiro
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    First thought that sprung to mind was the painter Georgio De Chirico, known for his "Metaphysical Art", and then I saw the title. If you're into Surrealism (like Dalí), check out De Chirico who was a source of inspiration for/was part of the Surrealist movement

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    She And The Popes By Robert Lie

    She And The Popes By Robert Lie

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    Kumiko Yokouchi
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    6 months ago

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    The religion you all beloved were all fake. Now we are going to guide you to see the truth. Erase the past memories of false information and the names of Kumiko Yokouchi and Alexandros Xronopoulos who are the twin flames, the creators of the earth. Now you must follow the new earth started ticking again. Follow our path and you all be saved.

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    Window To The Past From The Series 'Revolutionary Revelations' By Matt Mcclain, Photographer Of The Year 2026

    Window To The Past From The Series 'Revolutionary Revelations' By Matt Mcclain, Photographer Of The Year 2026

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    Liliana Spiro
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    Very Vermeer-esque aesthetic. Is she even wearing a pearl earring?

    #25

    Bringing Home The Birds From The Series 'Cuba, People In The Countryside' By Beamie Young

    Bringing Home The Birds From The Series 'Cuba, People In The Countryside' By Beamie Young

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    #26

    Hands That Feed The Sky Bytittu Shaji Thomas

    Hands That Feed The Sky Bytittu Shaji Thomas

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    Liliana Spiro
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    6 months ago

    Such great composition. Has a quality of a painting, and the dog's stance is just wonderful

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    #27

    Freedom By Cheng Zhu Alias Max Chu

    Freedom By Cheng Zhu Alias Max Chu

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    Kathakali By Thaddäus Biberauer

    Kathakali By Thaddäus Biberauer

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    #29

    Artistic Water Ballet From The Series 'World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup Super Final 2025' By Zhang Lintao/Getty Images

    Artistic Water Ballet From The Series 'World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup Super Final 2025' By Zhang Lintao/Getty Images

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    #30

    Bus Ride To Heaven By Shrikanth Poojari

    Bus Ride To Heaven By Shrikanth Poojari

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    Fusion With The Work From The Series 'Ishida' By Takeshi Yamamoto

    Fusion With The Work From The Series 'Ishida' By Takeshi Yamamoto

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    Tunisia By Javier Arcenillas

    Tunisia By Javier Arcenillas

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    Waiting Out The Storm By Thibault Gerbaldi

    Waiting Out The Storm By Thibault Gerbaldi

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    Arrested Protestor And Horse From The Series 'Resist' By Prescott Lassman

    Arrested Protestor And Horse From The Series 'Resist' By Prescott Lassman

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    sarah cripps
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    6 months ago

    A force to be reckoned with!

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    Drawing By Driving By Jiri Kostal

    Drawing By Driving By Jiri Kostal

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    Getting Ready To Bullfight From The Series 'Faith In Bullfighting' By Jordi Cohen

    Getting Ready To Bullfight From The Series 'Faith In Bullfighting' By Jordi Cohen

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    Chinoiserie By Gavin Libotte

    Chinoiserie By Gavin Libotte

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    Whiskers
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    So powerful! Love it.

    #38

    They, By Them From The Series 'Talking Shadow' By Asako Naruto

    They, By Them From The Series 'Talking Shadow' By Asako Naruto

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    Full Swing By France Leclerc

    Full Swing By France Leclerc

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    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    6 months ago

    "I walked a mile for this?"

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