The street is full of fleeting moments that can’t be planned – a perfectly timed glance, an unexpected interaction, or a striking play of light and shadow.
That’s what the 2026 Macadam Awards celebrate. Now in its third edition, the international street photography competition invited photographers from around the world to submit their best color and black-and-white images under the theme “Echoes of the Street.”
This year, an international jury representing 13 nationalities selected three winners and 23 Special Mentions, with Lu Wenpeng taking first place, followed by Perry Hall and Gustavo Rojas.
Below, we’ve gathered top photographs recognized at this year’s contest. Take a look and let us know which one caught your eye.
More info: Instagram | street-macadam.com
#21 Honorable Mention: Echoes By Kenji Wada
Inspired by the stream-of-consciousness technique used by writers such as William Faulkner and by heavy metal music. Created through a double exposure.
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#22 Honorable Mention: Central Park
"I took this picture in Central Park, NewYork, late in the afternoon. The play of the shadows and the kids trapped me. I was around for a while and could capture the scene from the ground to the top of the hill."
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