The winners of AAP Magazine’s 43rd photo contest have been announced, celebrating the vibrant theme of "Colors." This edition highlights the diverse ways photographers capture the richness and depth of color in the world around us. Far more than mere hues, colors serve as powerful storytellers, reflecting emotions, moods, and moments from everyday life.
The 25 winning images, created by photographers from 15 countries across four continents, showcase an incredible range—from bold, striking palettes to soft, delicate pastels. Each photograph demonstrates a masterful use of color, not just as a visual element but as a tool for enhancing storytelling and evoking sensory experiences.
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#1. First Place Winner: "United Colors" by Fabien Dendiével (France)
"On my return from a trip to Athens, I captured this photo. I’d bought a few beers at the airport to toast my week in Greece. As I opened one mid-flight, the light became beautifully soft, perfectly illuminating the beer I’d set on the tray. With one shot left on my Pentax 67, I seized the moment. Curious glances came from nearby passengers, but I’m used to it by now. I hadn’t thought of William Eggleston’s iconic photo of the cocktail on a plane at the time, but I like to think this image might bring it to mind."
#2. Second Place Winner: "Romani People" by Pietro Di Giambattista (Italy)
#3. Third Place Winner: "One color but endless feelings" by Kaveh Maghsoudi (Iran)
Merit Awards:
#4. "Sanctuarium Domesticum" by Verônica Alkmim França (Brazil/Sweden)
#5. "Finding Blue" by Gabriel Wong (Canada)
#6. "Lines and Colors" by Thierry Camus (France)
#7. "Dance Troupe" by Vivian Wan (United States)
#8. "Forms" by Olena Zubach (Ukraine)
#9. "My Summer with Optimus Prime" by Shawna Gibbs (United States)
#10. "Krishna with graffiti" by Abhishek Basak (India)
#11. "Feathered Fables" by Kaat Stieber (The Netherlands)
#12. "Shades of Blue" by Tom Flathers (United Kingdom)
#13. "Julio" by Isabel Mombaerts (Belgium)
#14. "The color of compassion" by William Ropp (France)
#15. "The Color Movement" by Anna Biret (France/Poland)
#16. "Dreams" by Chris Panas (Poland)
#17. "Colors of Harar" by Marika Poquet (France)
#18. "Warm Tones" by Nicola Balestrazzi (Italy)
#19. "Urban Sprawl Emptiness" by Emmanuel Monzon (France/United States)
#20. "Hidden in Chaos" by Elias Achy (Lebanon)
#21. "A Great Divide" by Edwin Carungay (United States)
#22. "Garages" by Jaroslav Mares (Czech Republic)
#23. "An Alpaca Farming Communit" by Thibault Gerbaldi (France/United States)
#24. "Exotics In Color" by Barry Guthertz (United States)
#25. "Americolor" by Dennis Church (United States)
