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The winners of the Travel Photographer of the Year 2025 have been revealed, showcasing breathtaking moments from across the globe. From sacred rituals to fleeting acts of survival, these images highlight the power and beauty of travel photography. Overall Winner: Athanasios Maloukos, Greece Athanasios Maloukos took the top prize for two series exploring ritual, belief, and movement. One captures the solemn Holy Week processions in Zamora, Spain, while the other follows the hypnotic Sema ceremony of whirling dervishes in Konya, Turkey. Both series were shot in low light, using precise shutter speeds to balance blur and stillness. Chris Coe, TPOTY founder, praised Maloukos’s skill. He said, “Capturing movement like this requires extreme precision. These images convey rhythm, reverence, and emotion entirely in camera, without over-processing.” Judge Jeremy Hoare called this work “one of the best over the 23 years of these awards.” Travel Image of the Year: Dana Allen, US Dana Allen won Travel Image of the Year for his striking photo of a bull elephant in Tanzania's Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The elephant, covered in dust, peers through a single visible eye. Although elephants often take dust baths, Allen’s shot transforms a familiar behavior into an abstract study of texture and gesture. This image also earned him the One Shot: Travel in Monochrome award. Young Travel Photographer of the Year 2025: Jamie Smart, UK At just 10 years old, Jamie Smart impressed the judges with her portfolio of flying foxes, photographed both at a zoo hospital in Queensland and in the wild. Judge Krystal Chryssomallis highlighted her sensitivity and awareness in storytelling. “Jamie understands light, timing, and framing. Her images communicate meaning and tell a compelling story.” Global Competition Highlights The competition received over 20,000 submissions from 160 countries. Entries were judged anonymously by a 16-member international panel. Finalists were required to submit original raw files, ensuring authenticity and confirming no AI involvement. The judges noted that the standard this year was exceptionally high. “The strongest photographs carried depth, intention, and emotion,” said Chryssomallis. “They show that when we truly see the world, it is powerful and beautiful.” These award-winning images capture moments of ritual, nature, and human resilience, reminding us of the extraordinary stories waiting to be discovered through travel photography.
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Travel Photographer of the Year 2025: Stunning Images That Capture the World

The winners of the Travel Photographer of the Year 2025 have been…

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