Presented below are the 20 magnificent photographs that emerged victorious in the Lens Culture Black & White Photography Awards. Black and white photography holds a unique allure, and each of these award recipients and finalists has harnessed the enchantment of monochrome to craft captivating images and narratives that will captivate you and transport you on unforgettable visual odysseys, surpassing the capabilities of any other artistic medium.

This year’s laureates stand as a testament to the pinnacle of contemporary black-and-white photography, showcasing talent from diverse corners of the globe. Immerse yourself in perspectives from 23 countries spanning five continents. The award-winning entries encompass a broad spectrum of creative approaches, spanning hard-hitting documentary work, fine art, poetic expression, conceptual pieces, street photography, intimate moments, and philosophical reflections. Moreover, they include stunning tributes to nature, beauty, and the tapestry of everyday life.

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#1. 1st Place Series: Survivors of Death Row by Enayat Asadi, Iran

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Survivors of Death Row. Rostam, 50 years old, showing the execution scene with gallows, by standing on the rotten foundations of an old pier on the beach. Northern Iran, April 2021. Rostam committed murder at the age of 24. He and his two accomplices entered the house of an old man and woman to steal, and choked them. He was identified because of a mole on his face and was sentenced to death.

#2. 2nd Place Series: Golikro by Olivier Khouadiani, Côte d’Ivoire

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#3. 3rd Place Series: Solar Recordings of Phone Calls with Family Members, Friends, and Scammers by Bart Urbanski, United Kingdom

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#4. 1st Place Single: Portrait of A in Pata-Rât by Marion Colard, Belgium

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Portrait of A in Pata-Rât. A. lives in Pata-Rât, a marginalized area of Romania where Roma communities have been evicted and forced to live for decades. He say he likes: his house, the moon and lying down at night looking up at the stars. He says he hates: French clowns who eat onions and wild pigs.

#5. 3rd Place Single: Poseidon by Erfan Samanfar, Iran

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#6. Jurors’ Picks: Andrei Bortnikau, Georgia

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#7. Jurors’ Picks: Igor Malijevský, Czech Republic

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#8. Jurors’ Picks: Jennifer Baron, Netherlands

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#9. Jurors’ Picks: Serinah Williams, Australia

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#10. Jurors’ Picks: Jingyu Wu, China

Lens Culture Black and White Photography Awards

#11. Jurors’ Picks: Russell Monk, Mexico

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#12. Jurors’ Picks: Nicola Ókin Frioli, Mexico

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#13. Finalist: Asha Swillens, Netherlands

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#14. Finalist: Jan Wajszczuk, Poland

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#15. Finalist: Kseniya Grechishnikova, Russian Federation

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#16. Finalist: Emilija Petrauskienė, Lithuania

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#17. Finalist: Takahiko Hara, Japan

Lens Culture Black and White Photography Awards

#18. Finalist: Stephen Eshun, Ghana

Lens Culture Black and White Photography Awards

#19. Finalist: Paul Westlake, United States

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#20. Finalist: Stefanie Langenhoven, South Africa

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