We're excited to reveal the winners of AAP Magazine’s 43rd photo contest, where the theme of Colors bursts to life in vibrant and unexpected ways. This year’s edition is a feast for the eyes, spotlighting how photographers from around the world harness color to tell powerful stories and evoke emotions that transcend language.
Color isn’t just about brightness or contrast; it’s a way of seeing and feeling. Each of the 25 winners—selected from 15 countries across 4 continents—brings a unique vision to the theme, capturing shades that express the full spectrum of human experience. From bold, striking palettes to soft, dreamy pastels, these images invite viewers into rich worlds of mood, memory, and movement.
#1 Lone Light In The Blue Abyss From The Series Finding Blue © Gabriel Wong
25points
These artists go beyond simply adding a splash of color to a scene; they treat color as a storyteller in itself, one that can amplify the drama of a moment, evoke a sensory response, and bring deeper layers to the narrative. In AAP Magazine 43, you’ll find everything from neon-lit cityscapes and vivid natural landscapes to intimate portraits that use color to convey the subject’s inner world.
So, join us in celebrating these stunning works! This gallery isn’t just a visual experience; it’s a journey through the magic and mystery of color as seen through the lens of some of today’s most talented photographers. Dive into AAP Magazine 43 and let the world of color come alive in ways you've never seen before.
#2 Orange Juicy From The Series “Feathered Fables' © Kaat Stieber
23points
#3 Passing From The Series Colors Of Harar © Marika Poquet
17points
#4 Krishna With Graffiti © Abhishek Basak
17points
#5 Dance Troupe © Vivian Wan
15points
#6 Blue From The Series 'One Color But Endless Feelings' © Kaveh Maghsoudi
14points
#7 Dive Into A Dream From The Series The Color Of Compassion © William Ropp
14points
#8 Chicken Farmer From The Series My Summer With Optimus Prime © Shawna Gibbs
13points
#9 Garages © Jaroslav Mares
13points
#10 Untitled#42 From “Forms” Project, 2024 © Olena Zubach
13points
#11 Lilypads In Autumn From The Series Exotics In Color © Barry Guthertz
12points
#12 A Divine Presence From The Series An Alpaca Farming Community © Thibault Gerbaldi
12points
#13 Gypsy Woman From The Series Romani People © Pietro Si Giambattista
11points
#14 The Edge Of The Deep Green Sea From The Series Dreams © Chris Panas
11points
#15 Naples, Florida 2021 From The Series Americolor © Dennis Church
10points
#16 A Typical Day In The Caribbean From The Series Warm Tones © Nicola Balestrazzi
10points
#17 Shades Of Blue: Erling Haaland Training © Tom Flathers
10points
#18 Alpha Beer From The Series United Colors © Fabien Dendiével
9points
#19 Curas Blancos From The Series A Great Divide © Edwin Carungay
9points
#20 Cinderellas From The Series Sanctuarium Domesticum © Verônica Alkmim França
8points