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Street photography is all about noticing the world as it is — unplanned, real, and full of small moments that say a lot. The 2025 Pure Street Photography Grant celebrates this kind of honest storytelling, with photographers from around the world capturing life as it happens.

This year, 30 powerful images were chosen — including one Grand Winner, three top placements, and 26 finalists. Their work will be shown at the PSP Exhibition, offering a fresh look at street life through many different places, cultures, and points of view. Scroll down to see the top photographs!

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#1

Finalist: "Love Of Risk" By Jim La Souille (France)

Black cat and pigeon captured in urban street scene, showcasing unique moment perfect for pure street photography grant winners.

© Jim La Souille Report

Final score:
12points
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    Finalist: "Celebrity" By Joanna M (United States)

    People capturing photos of a small dog on a blue velvet sofa in a stylish interior, showcasing street photography moments.

    © Joanna M Report

    Final score:
    11points
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    #3

    2nd Place Winner: "Oh, Hello!" By Amy Horowitz (USA)

    Woman sitting on ledge holding an umbrella while a large snake slithers on the sidewalk in street photography style

    © Amy Horowitz Report

    Final score:
    10points
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    #4

    Grand Winner: "Crown Of Fire" By Ayanava Sil (India)

    Young boy running at night with fireworks exploding above his head, captured in pure street photography style.

    © Ayanava Sil Report

    Final score:
    9points
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    #5

    3rd Place Winner: "When We Are Innocent" By Sebastian Piatek (Germany)

    Children in a gritty urban setting captured in black and white, exemplifying pure street photography style and emotion.

    © Sebastian Piatek Report

    Final score:
    9points
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    #6

    Finalist: "Optical Illusion" By Anna Marzia Soria (Italy)

    Elderly woman relaxing on a bench by the sea, embodying calm moments in pure street photography grant winning style.

    © Anna Marzia Soria Report

    Final score:
    9points
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    #7

    Finalist: "Rahu" By Julachart Pleansanit (Thailand)

    Black cat with glowing eyes walking through intricate ironwork gate, captured in pure street photography style.

    © Julachart Pleansanit Report

    Final score:
    9points
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    #8

    Finalist: "Take A Photo" By Chris Yan (China)

    Woman in a hat taking a photo with a phone while a man receives a massage in a tiled room, street photography grant scene.

    © Chris Yan Report

    Final score:
    7points
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    #9

    Finalist: "Pitru Paksh" By Saksham Srivastava (India)

    Man standing in a river during a crowded event with a close-up of a goose, showcasing pure street photography grant style.

    © Saksham Srivastava Report

    Final score:
    7points
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    #10

    Finalist: "Cross" By Gurudas Bate (India)

    Silhouette of a child balancing on tall pole against cloudy sky, captured in pure street photography style.

    © Gurudas Bate Report

    Final score:
    6points
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    #11

    Finalist: "Sweet Bird Of Youth" By Mary Crnkovic Pilas (Croatia)

    Young child on a swing casting a clear shadow in a black and white pure street photography scene.

    © Mary Crnkovic Pilas Report

    Final score:
    6points
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    #12

    1st Place Winner: "Of Olives & Ovals" By Parvathi Kumar (USA)

    Black and white street photography of a woman in polka dot garment at a busy market, highlighting pure street photography grant winners.

    © Parvathi Kumar Report

    Final score:
    5points
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    #13

    Finalist: "Waiting" By Grzegorz Bys (England)

    Person holding Louis Vuitton ad poster in front of face, captured in black and white street photography style.

    © Grzegorz Bys Report

    Final score:
    5points
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    #14

    Finalist: "Through The Looking-Glass" By Isabelle Coordes (Germany)

    Street photography scene with silhouettes and flowers, reflecting the spirit of Pure Street Photography Grant winners.

    © Isabelle Coordes Report

    Final score:
    5points
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    #15

    Finalist: "The Double" By Holger Kunze (Belgium)

    Black and white street photography capturing blurred pedestrians with the Eiffel Tower in the background, showcasing street photography art.

    © Holger Kunze Report

    Final score:
    4points
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    #16

    Finalist: "Out Of The Shadows" By Kenta Yamanoi (Japan)

    Street photography scene with strong shadows, featuring a woman holding an umbrella and a pedestrian crossing a street.

    © Kenta Yamanoi Report

    Final score:
    4points
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    #17

    Finalist: "Untitled" By Kim Keller (United States)

    Yellow taxi cab behind caution tape on busy city street, capturing urban life for Pure Street Photography Grant winners.

    © Kim Keller Report

    Final score:
    4points
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    #18

    Finalist: "Upside Down" By Marco Cajazzo (Italy)

    Man reflected upside down in a large mirror above a busy crowd in an urban setting, showcasing street photography.

    © Marco Cajazzo Report

    Final score:
    4points
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    #19

    Finalist: "Sleeping Beauties" By Promila Bahri (India)

    Several street dogs sleeping on a pink pavement, showcasing candid moments in pure street photography.

    © Promila Bahri Report

    Final score:
    4points
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    #20

    Finalist: "Wonderland 3" By Russ Rowland (United States)

    Bicycles locked to a pole in a snowy street scene captured for pure street photography grant 2025 winners.

    © Russ Rowland Report

    Final score:
    4points
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    #21

    Finalist: "Reincarnation" By Soumyendra Saha (India)

    White rooster standing among hanging white plastic containers in an urban setting for Pure Street Photography Grant winners.

    © Soumyendra Saha Report

    Final score:
    4points
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    #22

    Finalist: "In Her Reflection" By Ulf Finndahl (Sweden)

    Abstract black and white street photography showing a profile of a woman's face with a walking figure and buildings reflected.

    © Ulf Finndahl Report

    Final score:
    4points
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    #23

    Finalist: "È Solo Un Altro Giorno Di Pioggia" By Valentina Mansi (Italy)

    Black and white street photography showing a blurred figure behind a rain-streaked window, capturing pure street photography emotion.

    © Valentina Mansi Report

    Final score:
    4points
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    #24

    Finalist: "Spectators" By Valeria Ciardulli (Italy)

    Child playing in grass with long shadows, captured in a candid moment highlighting pure street photography style.

    © Valeria Ciardulli Report

    Final score:
    4points
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    #25

    Finalist: "Heatwave" By Tamas Dragon (Hungary)

    Silhouettes of people walking through mist in a city square, showcasing pure street photography in dynamic urban light.

    © Tamas Dragon Report

    Final score:
    3points
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    #26

    Finalist: "Still There Is A Motion" By Asit Kumar Ghatak (India)

    Blurred figure walking past large sculpted figures with arms raised in a vibrant urban scene, illustrating Pure Street Photography Grant.

    © Asit Kumar Ghatak Report

    Final score:
    2points
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    #27

    Finalist: "Blended In Shadows" By Divyanshu Verma (India)

    Silhouetted figures holding lamps against a fiery red background capturing pure street photography grant winners.

    © Divyanshu Verma Report

    Final score:
    2points
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    #28

    Finalist: "Marching Shadows" By Mili Paul (India)

    Soldiers marching in formation during a ceremony captured in pure street photography style with long shadows on the ground.

    © Mili Paul Report

    Final score:
    2points
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    #29

    Finalist: "Echos Of Reflection" By Sam O’shaughnessy (United Kingdom)

    Silhouettes of two people framed by a bright window, captured in a striking pure street photography style.

    © Sam O’Shaughnessy Report

    Final score:
    2points
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    #30

    Finalist: "Lines Of Identity" By Stefano Bernardi (Italy)

    Woman in a bright blue top looking at a textured orange wall with dark doorways, capturing a street photography moment.

    © Stefano Bernardi Report

    Final score:
    2points
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