Overall Winner: “Threads of memory’s” by Alexandros Othonos, Greece
The 2025 Minimalist Photography Awards celebrated the power of simplicity, drawing over 2,600 entries from more than 50 countries that transformed everyday scenes into striking visual narratives.
Alexandros Othonos earned the title of Minimalist Photographer of the Year for his poignant series “Threads of Memory,” which reimagines vintage family photos stitched with symbolic threads linking generations. The winning images span serene landscapes and bold architecture, using shadows, negative space, and isolation to highlight the elegance of minimal design. These photographs invite reflection, proving that clarity and restraint can evoke deep emotion and lasting impact.
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Abstract – 1st Place Winner: “When The Angels Cry” by Tommi Viitala
Abstract – 2nd Place Winner: “Blooming” by Gianfranco Bove
Abstract – 3rd Place Winner: “Graceful Curves” by Paul Lehane
Aerial – 1st Place Winner: “Laços” by Nicolas Ferri
Aerial – 2nd Place Winner: “Third eye” by Marcin Giba
Aerial – 3rd Place Winner: “Suðurland” by Sebastian Wohlfeil
Fine Art – 1st Place Winner: “Dream Land” by Robert Bolton
Fine Art – 2nd Place Winner: “Mrbrown” by Bruin Feskens
Fine Art – 3rd Place Winner: “Grace in the dark” by Larisa Schubert
Landscape – 1st Place Winner: “Art of Winter” by Martin Rak
Landscape – 2nd Place Winner: “Whirl” by Kalle Saarikko
Landscape – 3rd Place Winner: “Dreamscape of Etosha” by Alexandre Brisson
Long Exposure – 1st Place Winner: “The Shy Fishermen” by Nick Green
Long Exposure – 2nd Place Winner: “Misty Venice” by Carsten Velten
Long Exposure – 3rd Place Winner: “Branching Out” by Richie Johns
Night – 1st Place Winner: “Window in the Sky” by William Shum
Night – 2nd Place Winner: “Orbit” by Kotomi Sakai
Night – 3rd Place Winner: “Hiding” by Axel Görlach
Open Category – 1st Place Winner: “Evening Peace” by Renzo Cicillini
Open Category – 2nd Place Winner: “Feet” by Luca Menotti
Open Category – 3rd Place Winner: “Swan” by Florian Wurzinger
Photo Manipulation – 1st Place Winner: “Lands of Transition” by Jerad Armijo
Photo Manipulation – 2nd Place Winner: “Walking in the Sun” by Rupert Höller
Photo Manipulation – 3rd Place Winner: “A Captains Pilot Project” by Sven Jennessen
Portrait – 1st Place Winner: “Past Present” by Giuseppe Gradella
Portrait – 2nd Place Winner: “Experimental Portrait” by Ramona Zordini
Portrait – 3rd Place Winner: “Mrs Shadow” by Ernesto Fiorentino
Street – 1st Place Winner: “Together” by Selaru Ovidiu
Street – 2nd Place Winner: “Crosswalk” by YongSeok Chun
Street – 3rd Place Winner: “Blurry Man” by Ole Arnt Thomsen