Street Photography Award Editors’ Picks of March 2026

After an incredible Street Photography Award overseen by guest judge Gulnara Lyabib Samoilova, our team is proud to present our Editorial Favorites: a curated selection that highlights the exceptional caliber of work submitted this year, showcasing images that stayed with our team long after the judging concluded.

Vivid, dynamic, and deeply observant, these photographs offer a keen perspective on the rhythm of life unfolding in the streets. While the competition was fierce, we felt these works represented the very best of contemporary street photography and deserved their own moment in the spotlight.

“Carnival” - Madrid, Spain
The Peruvian community in Madrid performed their dance during the Madrid Carnival in 2026. © Victor Alfonso
“Sacred Cows” - Mysuru, India, 2026
The cow in Hindu society is traditionally identified as a caretaker and a maternal figure, and Hindu society honors the cow as a symbol of unselfish giving, selfless sacrifice, gentleness and tolerance. © Kuba Abramowicz
“Laundry in the Wind” - Burano Island, Italy
On Burano Island, life flows at a gentle rhythm between colorful houses and narrow streets. Laundry lines stretched between homes are one of the most familiar scenes of everyday life on the island. As the fabrics sway softly in the breeze, they quietly reveal the simple yet distinctive character of Burano and its slow island life. © Nese Ari
“Juxtaposition” - Central Shangai, China © Yajun Hu
“Life at the Hooghly” - Kolkata, India
Morning rituals at the Hooghly River in Kolkata, India. © Liam Sauvillers
“Untitled I” - San Miguel de Allende, México
Street color composition and juxtaposition shot in San Miguel de Allende, México. © Wenpeng Lu
“Carmos” - Carmona. Sevilla, March 2026
Meticulous street situation captured in Carmona. Sevilla, March 2026 © Antonio Moreno Ojeda
“Festive Attire” - Tibet
Women, dressed in traditional attire and adorned with typical coral jewelry, observe a ritual moment of devotion during a prayer gathering in the Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. © Alberto Minacapelli
“Photobooth” - Amsterdam, Holland, 2025
“I felt drawn to the colors and then I saw the reflection of the face in the window.” © Karen Schlotke
“Urban Hydration” - Brooklyn, NY USA 2025
Dress up dog and master, shot on a sunny day in Coney Island, Brooklyn. © Mark Sands
“Between” - Havana, Cuba
At the Ciclo bus station in Havana, drivers and passengers negotiate departures in the midday heat. © Kelly Conlin
“Balloon Play” - Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China.
Candid playful street shot on the streets of Nanjing, China. © Luning Cao

Published April 16, 2026 - Congratulations to all selected artists: Victor Alfonso, Kuba Abramowicz, Nese Ari, Yajun Hu, Liam Sauvillers, Wenpeng Lu, Antonio Moreno Ojeda, Alberto Minacapelli, Karen Schlotke, Mark Sands, Kelly Conlin, Luning Cao,

2026 Color Photo AWARD

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In April, the Color Photography Award celebrates the depth of contemporary photography. From bold portraits to ethereal landscapes, we invite photographers driven by their artistic eye and passion for color to celebrate the beauty and diversity of color photography.