The organizers continued: “Siena, a jewel of Italy, is the ideal place to realize this dream, as it has always been a city of art, with unique beauty and the ability to open its heart, its doors, and its creativity. A major international festival, Siena Awards includes three photographic awards of excellence and a series of events and exhibitions throughout the year for photographers all over the world: from great names to emerging talents to enthusiasts, to visitors from around the world who love culture. Siena Awards is an exclusivity that becomes inclusive.”
#2 Photo Of The Year: Woman From Evia By Konstantinos Tsakalidis
#3 Fascinating Faces & Characters: 2nd Classified, This Is My Eye By Ahmed El Hanjoul
The competition has been around for a while now. The organizers shared how it has changed and evolved over the years. “The competition, year by year, is increasing both in terms of participants and in terms of quality as it has become a contest to win in order to be highlighted throughout the world.”
This year's submitted images were very emotional. ”The winners have been chosen by the Judging Panel after 3 rounds of judgment during which the Jurors found huge images in terms of emotions, sense of place, light, and composition.“
#4 Journeys & Adventures: 3rd Classified, Surprise Visit By Marcus Westberg
#5 Fascinating Faces & Characters: 3rd Classified, Hug By K. Deniz Kalayci
The organizers shared some names that became famous because of the contest. “The competition has changed the life of many photographers who became very famous all over the world after being the winners (Mehmet Aslan, Florian Ledoux, Greg Lecoeur, just to name some) and one of the people like the little Mustafa who, last year, was helped to get a prosthesis treatment thanks to the fundraising launched when the image which showed him and his father became the Overall Winner of SIPA 2021 and celebrated worldwide.”
#6 Underwater Life: 2nd Classified, Hunting California Sea Lion By Nick Polanszky
When asked if there was one single photo throughout the years that could be considered the best, we got a response: “It’s so hard to do it as we have many, many high-level images, and it is impossible to choose one among them.”
And lastly, the advice to all future professional photographers: “follow your heart, think differently, trust in yourself, and do not be afraid when something seems to be wrong.”
#8 Underwater Life: 1st Classified, I Go Flying, I Come Flying By Francisco Javier Murcia Requena
#9 Journeys & Adventures: 1st Classified, Work By Rahat Bin Mustafiz
#12 Animals In The Environment: 1st Classified, Mother, Tender Love By Amos Nachoum
#14 Underwater Life: 3rd Classified, Goliath In Lilliput By Tom Shlesinger
#15 Documentary & Photojournalism: 3rd Classified, Maicao Police Detention Cell By Jan Grarup
#16 Street Photography: 1st Classified, Smokey Coat By Michael Kowalczyk
#17 The Beauty Of Nature: 2nd Classified, Savannah Burning By Roberto Marchegiani
#20 Architecture & Urban Spaces: 2nd Classified, Elevator By Ibrahim Nabeel Salah
