We’re thrilled to share the 25 winning images from AAP Magazine #51: Colors — a stunning celebration of how photographers around the world capture and transform life through color.
The 25 selected photographers come from 16 countries across four continents, each offering a distinct perspective on how color transforms everyday moments into extraordinary experiences. Their work reminds us that photography isn’t just about light and shadow — it’s about emotion, connection, and the infinite ways color brings our world to life.
Scroll down to discover how these talented photographers have turned the world into a kaleidoscope of emotion, energy, and light.
#1 "On Way To Moksha1" From The Series "Spiritual Liberation" By Thibault Gerbaldi, United States
"In Varanasi, sadhus perform daily rituals along the Ganges—meditation, offerings, and purification. Dressed in saffron and adorned with rudraksha beads, they renounce worldly life in pursuit of moksha, the liberation from the cycle of rebirth. Their presence along the ghats reflects a centuries-old spiritual path rooted in asceticism and devotion."
Report
15points
Color is everywhere. It’s in the fleeting glow of sunset, the rhythm of city streets, the quiet pulse of nature. It can comfort or confront, soothe or startle. Beyond its visual beauty, color carries emotion, memory, and meaning — shaping how we see and feel the world around us.
#3 "The Yellow Man Of Aleppo" From The Series "Colors Of Resilience" By Laurin Strele, Austria
"Meet Abu Zakkour: Aleppo’s Yellow Man since 1983. For more than 40 years, he’s walked the streets of Aleppo dressed head to toe in bright yellow; every item he owns, from his hat to his shoes, even his phone and underwear, radiates the same unmistakable hue."
Report
11points
For this vibrant new edition of AAP Magazine, photographers from across the globe were invited to explore how color defines their creative vision. The results are breathtaking: from bold, high-saturation shots that burst with life to delicate, poetic tones that whisper with emotion. Each image proves that color isn’t just something we see — it’s something we feel.
#4 "Faith Amid Genocide" By Abdelrahman Alkahlout, Palestine
"Displaced Palestinians perform a collective prayer over the rubble of a mosque destroyed by an Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza. Amid the devastation, the vivid colors of the scattered prayer rugs stand in stark contrast to the gray ruins, symbolizing resilience, unity, and unwavering faith in the face of genocide."
Report
11points
#5 "Lights On" From The Series "Wall To Wall" By Vitaly Golovatyuk
"Late night, one neighbor is still up to something."
Report
11points
#6 "Shades Of Identity" From The Series "Faces Of Ethiopia" By Erhan Coral, Turkey
"In Ethiopia, a man stands in striking sunglasses and a woven hat, blending tradition with modern style."
Report
10points
#7 "Color Of Death" From The Series "Toxic River" By Olivier Jarry-Lacombe, France
"In this region of southern Spain, the waters of the Rio Tinto, near the copper mines, are laden with heavy metals. They take on incredible colors but evil colors... - Rio Tinto, Andalusia."
Report
10points
#9 "Hands Of Belonging" From The Series "Notes Of Inclusion" By Marijn Fidder, Netherlands
"Children with autism and intellectual disabilities are joined by their peers from the community at the Dorna Center Home for Autism in Uganda. Hand in hand, they break down barriers of stigma and difference. Through inclusive music lessons led by Brass for Africa, they learn not only to play instruments but also to celebrate friendship, acceptance, and belonging. Together, they show that inclusion is not an idea but a lived reality."
Report
10points
#11 "Somewhere In Between" By Mayowa Akande, United Kingdom
"This portrait series presents Ladé not as an individual subject, but as a vessel for a shared narrative — one that speaks to the layered realities of many African immigrants. It reflects the ongoing negotiation of identity, the weight of displacement, and the quiet resilience required to navigate constant movement: across borders and policies, between cultures and cities, and through shifting versions of self."
Report
9points
#12 "Ghost-Like" From The Series "Pastoral Peoples And Practices" By Trevor Cole, Ireland
"Pastoral Peoples and Practices illustrates how many people are inextricably connected to their livestock and beasts of burden. The people of the Ilemi triangle (the Omo valley of Ethiopia, Central and Eastern Equatoria, and Northern Kenya) are all pastoralists. Their bond with their livestock is inextricably connected to their environment, and their subsistence farming systems have a small ecological footprint. This area is very vulnerable to climate change and the impacts of drought."
Report
8points
#13 "Lily" From The Series "The Garden Of My Tenderness" By Oksana Omelchuk, Ukraine
Report
8points
#14 "The Witch’s Gaze" From The Series "The Colors Of The Night" By Simone Curzi, Italy
"By starlight, this eerie visage shines in the dark with a crooked profile evoking its popular name, the Witch Head Nebula. In fact, this entrancing telescopic portrait gives the impression that a witch has fixed her gaze on Orion's bright supergiant star Rigel."
Report
8points
#15 "Country Of Colors" By Neşe Ari, Turkey
"The streets of India continue to fascinate everyone with their colors and surprises."
Report
7points
#16 "Brocade (I)" By Oana Daian, Romania
"Beneath our feet, natural vegetal fabrics, in the vibrant colors of autumn, sewn with silver thread. Each vein, each edge, sparkles with delicate frost, transforming the garden floor into a tapestry of warm and cold colors. The scene captures the moment when autumn meets the first signs of winter."
Report
7points
#17 "The Girl In The Painting" By Anna Matysiak, Poland
"The inspiration for the photos was the works of the great artist René Magritte, who often used simple, realistic forms and placed them in strange situations. The title of the photo suggests that it shows a girl. But how do we know? Can we be sure? Is what we see always the same as what it really is? The message of this series of photos is to encourage the viewer to reject obvious associations and think for a moment. Find the hidden meaning that is deep in our souls."
Report
7points
#19 "Nuit Indienne - Sans Titre 01" By Xavier Blondeau, France
"Instant nocturne. Vârânasî, Février 2023."
Report
6points
#20 "Alba Y Zazzu" From The Series "Retaguardia" By Jesús Umbría Brito, Spain
Report
6points