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The results for AAP Magazine’s 45th photo contest are finally here, and they’re giving us serious wanderlust! With the theme of "Travels," this competition brought in thousands of stunning submissions from photographers all over the world. From epic landscapes and adorable wildlife to vibrant city scenes and emotional portraits, these photos capture the magic of exploring our planet.

Photographers from 13 countries across four continents blew us away with their creativity, proving once again that travel photography is about so much more than just pretty pictures—it’s about telling unforgettable stories.

Meet the Top 3 Winners!

First Place: Peter Ydeen (United States) with the series "Waiting for Palms"

Second Place: Thaddäus Biberauer (Austria) with "Around the Globe"

Third Place: Liam Man (United Kingdom) with "Icebreaker"

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New York From The Series 'Around The Globe' © Thaddäus Biberauer

New York From The Series 'Around The Globe' © Thaddäus Biberauer

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But wait, there’s more! 22 other insanely talented photographers also snagged Merit Awards, and their work is just as incredible.

Steve Dinberg (United States), Jaejoon Ha (South Korea), Marios Forsos (Greece), Andrea Peruzzi (Italy), David Dhaen (Belgium), Debbie McCulliss (United States), Muhammad Amdad Hossain (Bangladesh), Syed Mahabubul Kader (Bangladesh), Marvin Anani (United States), Alessandro Malaguti (Italy), Alessandro Zanoni (Italy), Brice Gelot (France), William Nourse (United States), Nora Skerlecz (Hungary), Matt Coughlin (United States), Thibault Gerbaldi (France), Chris Ha (Canada), Chiara Felmini (Italy), Stuart Chape (Australia), France Leclerc (Canada), Prescott Lassman (United States) and Silvio Augusto Rusmigo (Cyprus).

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    Snowfall In Seoul From The Series 'The First Snowfall In Seoul In November 2024' © Jaejoon Ha

    Snowfall In Seoul From The Series 'The First Snowfall In Seoul In November 2024' © Jaejoon Ha

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    4 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Gyeonghoeru Pavilion at Gyeongbokgung Palace. Here's my photograph from October 2018 Gyeonghoer...3534b6.jpg Gyeonghoeru-Pavilion-at-Gyeongbokgung-Palace-6790acc3534b6.jpg

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    Moonrise Sprites Over Storr From The Series 'Icebreaker' © Liam Man

    Moonrise Sprites Over Storr From The Series 'Icebreaker' © Liam Man

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    Why This Contest Is a Big Deal

    AAP Magazine doesn’t just celebrate great photography—it’s all about giving photographers (amateur and pro alike!) a platform to share their work with the world. This edition of Travels is a shoutout to everyone who’s ever dreamed of escaping the ordinary, whether you’re wandering through remote countrysides or capturing the chaos of city life.

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    The Way To Achieve Nirvana - South Korea 2023 © Andrea Peruzzi

    The Way To Achieve Nirvana - South Korea 2023 © Andrea Peruzzi

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    Children Of El Molo From The Series 'Life In Kenya' © David Dhaen

    Children Of El Molo From The Series 'Life In Kenya' © David Dhaen

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    What’s Next for the Winners?

    The top 3 winners are taking home $1,000 cash prizes. Plus, all the winners are being featured in the All About Photo Winners Gallery and the latest printed issue of AAP Magazine #45: Travels.

    So, what are you waiting for? Head over to the Winners’ Gallery to see how these photographers turned the world into their canvas. Warning: these photos might just inspire your next adventure.

    Congrats to all the winners—you’ve officially raised the bar for travel photography!

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    Candy Wheel From The Series 'From Dusk Till Dawn' © Marvin Anani

    Candy Wheel From The Series 'From Dusk Till Dawn' © Marvin Anani

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    Skin Of The City - Okachimachi © Alessandro Zanoni

    Skin Of The City - Okachimachi © Alessandro Zanoni

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    Threads Of Tradition From The Series 'Traditions From Above: Stories Of Vietnam’s Craft And Culture' © Chris Ha

    Threads Of Tradition From The Series 'Traditions From Above: Stories Of Vietnam’s Craft And Culture' © Chris Ha

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    Glacial Blue 1 From The Series 'Glacial Landscapes Of The Southern Alps/ Kā Tiritiri O Te Moana, New Zealand' © Stuart Chape

    Glacial Blue 1 From The Series 'Glacial Landscapes Of The Southern Alps/ Kā Tiritiri O Te Moana, New Zealand' © Stuart Chape

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    49 minutes ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow spectacula!Never even knew of this and I live in New Zealand.

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    A Woman A Baby And A Tree From The Series 'Waiting For Palms' © Peter Ydeen

    A Woman A Baby And A Tree From The Series 'Waiting For Palms' © Peter Ydeen

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    Roadside Quranic School Lesson From The Series 'Surviving Against All Odds - The People Of Mali Abandoned By Their Government' © Marios Forsos

    Roadside Quranic School Lesson From The Series 'Surviving Against All Odds - The People Of Mali Abandoned By Their Government' © Marios Forsos

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    Paddy Straw' © Syed Mahabubul Kader

    Paddy Straw' © Syed Mahabubul Kader

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    38 minutes ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Before they got the motorbike,they had a donkey called Eileen.

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    (Im)perfection From The Series 'Journey To The End Of The Earth: Exploring South Greenland By Sailboat' © William Nourse

    (Im)perfection From The Series 'Journey To The End Of The Earth: Exploring South Greenland By Sailboat' © William Nourse

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    Leona From The Series 'Every Face Has A Story' © Steve Dinberg

    Leona From The Series 'Every Face Has A Story' © Steve Dinberg

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    Antarctic Assembly From The Series 'Southern Encounters' © Debbie Mcculliss

    Antarctic Assembly From The Series 'Southern Encounters' © Debbie Mcculliss

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    Lazy Generation From The Series 'Nepal' © Alessandro Malaguti

    Lazy Generation From The Series 'Nepal' © Alessandro Malaguti

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    'roots Of Tradition' © Nora Skerlecz

    'roots Of Tradition' © Nora Skerlecz

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    Beginning Of The Day In Village From The Series 'Beginning Of The Day' © Muhammad Amdad Hossain

    Beginning Of The Day In Village From The Series 'Beginning Of The Day' © Muhammad Amdad Hossain

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    A Morning In Jodhpur From The Series 'Travel Connections' © Thibault Gerbaldi

    A Morning In Jodhpur From The Series 'Travel Connections' © Thibault Gerbaldi

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    In The Sunset From The Series 'Sud Sudan – Dawn, Dust And Fire' © Chiara Felmini

    In The Sunset From The Series 'Sud Sudan – Dawn, Dust And Fire' © Chiara Felmini

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    Thrown Under The Horse From The Series 'Charreada, A Stylish Rodeo' © France Leclerc

    Thrown Under The Horse From The Series 'Charreada, A Stylish Rodeo' © France Leclerc

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    Capturing The Cultural Fashion Of Khan Ran From The Series 'Straight Out The Hood' © Brice Gelot

    Capturing The Cultural Fashion Of Khan Ran From The Series 'Straight Out The Hood' © Brice Gelot

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    11 minutes ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ahh the notorious TT Gang. Better lock your linen cupboards!

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    Marambo From The Series 'The Muhoza Family' © Matt Coughlin

    Marambo From The Series 'The Muhoza Family' © Matt Coughlin

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    West Cork Nap From The Series 'Wandering The Emerald Isle' © Prescott Lassman

    West Cork Nap From The Series 'Wandering The Emerald Isle' © Prescott Lassman

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    Wrapping Up Under Stormy Sky From The Series 'Documenting The Birth Of Cyprus’s Bouldering Legacy' © Silvio Augusto Rusmigo

    Wrapping Up Under Stormy Sky From The Series 'Documenting The Birth Of Cyprus’s Bouldering Legacy' © Silvio Augusto Rusmigo

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