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Photojournalism - Amateur

1825 days Kenneth Lai
Hong Kong

1st Place - Outstanding Achievement
Photojournalism
Amateur

"1825 days"
5th Anniversary Hong Kong protest in Tokyo



Childhood in the Wasteland Rene Bernal
Philippines

2nd Place - Merit of Excellence
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Childhood in the Wasteland"
a young boy finds momentary comfort in an abandoned armchair at a landfill, a poignant symbol of inequality and environmental crisis in our society.



Artisanal miner Jan Grodza
Czech Republic

3rd Place - Honor of Distinction
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Artisanal miner"
Artisanal miner work at a cassiterite mine-pit in Ntufia, DRC. As no road to this village, 100% of goods and transport of minerals is done by foot. Porters carries up to 80-100kgs of minerals, paid at



Inferno Glenn Williams
USA

Honorable Mention
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Inferno"
Oil Well Fire



Faith On Their Shoulders Tomas Loukota
Czech Republic

Honorable Mention
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Faith On Their Shoulders"
During Semana Santa in Málaga, processions with statues fill the streets, creating a spiritual atmosphere. Costaleros carry the heavy tronos with devotion, each step a meditation of faith.



A Good Bath Romy Klein
USA

Honorable Mention
Photojournalism
Amateur

"A Good Bath"



Caged Dave Cohen
USA

Honorable Mention
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Caged"



For Recycling Peter Voss
Germany

Honorable Mention
Photojournalism
Amateur

"For Recycling"
Lagos, Nigeria



Shadows of the Past Carol Zulman
USA

Honorable Mention
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Shadows of the Past"



The Kalashnikov Men Peter Voss
Germany

Honorable Mention
Photojournalism
Amateur

"The Kalashnikov Men"
Omo River Tribes, Ethiopia



Laundry in the Desert I Sonal Shah
USA

Honorable Mention
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Laundry in the Desert I"
Washing clothes in the Turkana desert (N Kenya) is an arduous task as most places do not have running water



Young woman, Jhasi Christoph Roethenmund
Switzerland

Honorable Mention
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Young woman, Jhasi"
The picture is part of a series that portrays people from brick kilns in the state of Uttar Pradesh/ India.



On the road to Kathmandu Peter Wingerter
Germany

Honorable Mention
Photojournalism
Amateur

"On the road to Kathmandu"



Protest Marina Onken
USA

Honorable Mention
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Protest"



Wagenia #3 Jan Grodza
Czech Republic

Honorable Mention
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Wagenia #3"
Wagenia fishermen, Kisangani, DRC.Traditionally fishermen, the Wagenia would have experienced a difficult period of fishing in the 15th century, which would have motivated their migration to a region



Butchering Holger Goehler
Germany

Honorable Mention
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Butchering"
traditional pig slaughtering in the Maramures



The alliance of convenience Anne Grosse-Leege
Germany

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"The alliance of convenience"



No insurance Anne Grosse-Leege
Germany

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"No insurance"



Baby has a New Pair of Shoes Barbara Maker
USA

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Baby has a New Pair of Shoes"
Giddyup



Snowstorm Brian Jones
Australia

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Snowstorm"



Repairing the stucco Carol Smokler
USA

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Repairing the stucco"
hanging tough



My Home is Your Home Dan Tran
USA

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"My Home is Your Home"
A pigeon and a homeless man on Fifth Avenue, New York



Coming Into the Frame Douglas Caroli
USA

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Coming Into the Frame"
Highline NYC



Smell of incense Elisabeth Fiorioli
Austria

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Smell of incense"
Procession of the Peruvian community in Paris celebrating a holiday



Correfoc Estevao Lafuente
Portugal

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Correfoc"
La Merce Barcelona



Jemma El Fnaa Felice Willat
USA

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Jemma El Fnaa"
Marakesh's Medina Quarter Overlook



Being a woman in India Franck Metois
France

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Being a woman in India"
Three Dalit women are making cow dung cakes out of a large pile of cow manure. They are working in a large cow shelter where tens of cows are living. Cow dung cakes are sold as combustibles.



Lost Place Georg Kowallek
Germany

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Lost Place"
A former childrens home



3-Stack Harry Zimmerman
USA

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"3-Stack"
Space Shuttle Endeavor landing at LAX



Sailing by the Dali on its Last Day Ira Dwoskin
USA

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Sailing by the Dali on its Last Day"
Sailing by the Dali on its Last Day



To Have and Have Not Jack Weingarten
USA

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"To Have and Have Not"
A woman relaxing in Times Square and an ex-felon looking for a job.



Unexpected Voices of Dissent Keith Manning
USA

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Unexpected Voices of Dissent"
A group of Haredi Jews show their support for NYU student protests against the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza.



Diwali Kim SignoretPaar
USA

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Diwali"
India



Lunenburg Dorey Shop Michael Mannix
USA

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Lunenburg Dorey Shop"
The dorey boats used by the locals are built here in Lunenburg Canada



Nova Scotia Boatyard Michael Mannix
USA

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Nova Scotia Boatyard"
The day starts slowly in Nova Scotia as the early storm clouds give way to the day.



Barcelona Dichotomy Nestor Novo
USA

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Barcelona Dichotomy"
Barcelona Dichotomy



Cigar Hands Nestor Novo
USA

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Cigar Hands"
Cigar Hands



Search and Rescue III Olav-Inge Alfheim
Norway

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Search and Rescue III"
Bodo Norway 2024



Delicious Smell Peter Voss
Germany

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Delicious Smell"
Lagos, Nigeria



The Vodoo Lady Peter Voss
Germany

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"The Vodoo Lady"
Lagos, Nigeria



Garbage Disposal Peter Voss
Germany

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Garbage Disposal"
Lagos, Nigeria



The Recycling Yard Peter Voss
Germany

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"The Recycling Yard"
Lagos, Nigeria



Lip Plate Lady Peter Voss
Germany

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Lip Plate Lady"
Omo River Tribes, Ethiopia



Oily Work Peter Voss
Germany

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Oily Work"
Lagos, Nigeria



My swimming pool Peter Voss
Germany

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"My swimming pool"
Lagos, Nigeria



The Cow Market Peter Voss
Germany

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"The Cow Market"
Lagos, Nigeria



Makoko! Peter Voss
Germany

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Makoko!"
Lagos, Nigeria



Recycling! Peter Voss
Germany

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Recycling!"
Lagos, Nigeria



Motorcycle procession Poul Helt
Denmark

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Motorcycle procession"



The Port Poul Helt
Denmark

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"The Port"



Iron Man Prashanta Hridoy
Bangladesh

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Iron Man"
Bangladesh is one of a handful of countries where the world’s ships go to die. From tankers to cargo ships and cruise liners, the boats are run aground and broken up for scrap, often by hand.



Habitat for Humanity Quyen Pfeifer
USA

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Habitat for Humanity "
where trees, birds, squirrel and man co-exist !



Fly over there Robert Davis
USA

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Fly over there"
Sam Houston directing air traffic



Daily News and Snooze Robin Zygelman
USA

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Daily News and Snooze"
A slice of life on the streets of Varanasi.



Power Lines Ruth Woodrow
Australia

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Power Lines"
High voltage distribution tower collapse after severe convective downbursts in Australia 2024



Yes Ruth Woodrow
Australia

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Yes"
Self-commissioned work for the YES campaign in Australia, 2023.



Barge burning ritual Sanghamitra Sarkar
India

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Barge burning ritual"
The Barge Burning Festival is an annual tradition for the Tianghoa people in Bagan Siapi-api, Rokan Hilir, Riau Province.The town was originally populated mainly by Chinese immigrants. Every year,



Collecting Water for the Day Sonal Shah
USA

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Collecting Water for the Day"
With no running water in most of Turkana, Northern Kenya, collecting water is almost a daily task



Hawkers Sonal Shah
USA

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Hawkers"
In the countryside in Uganda, hawkers ply food at every town offering a pitstop



Diwali Rangoli Steven Hauptman
USA

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Diwali Rangoli"
Diwali Rangoli decoration is an art form from India using colored rice



Tower of La Merce Tal Lassman
Canada

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Tower of La Merce"
Human Tower, La Merce Festival, Barcelona, Spain



Welcome to The Pit Tomas Loukota
Czech Republic

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Welcome to The Pit"
The KAL stage at Brutal Assault spotlights experimental music, blending various styles in avant-garde interpretations of metal and rock. Using a Ricoh GR, I captured the raw energy and emotion.



The Healer Viveca Venegas
Puerto Rico

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"The Healer"
It has been proven that horses can calm and heal the human spirit.



Documentary film of endangered Paso Fino Viveca Venegas
Puerto Rico

Nominee
Photojournalism
Amateur

"Documentary film of endangered Paso Fino"
Paso Fino horse breed of Puerto Rico are on the list of endangered species. The oil is to make people aware of loosing this unique gaited and precious horses.