{"id":276374,"date":"2025-05-05T19:36:56","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T10:36:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adfwebmagazine.jp\/?p=276374"},"modified":"2025-05-05T19:36:56","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T10:36:56","slug":"world-press-photo-2025-one-image-a-thousand-echoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adfwebmagazine.jp\/en\/art\/world-press-photo-2025-one-image-a-thousand-echoes\/","title":{"rendered":"World Press Photo 2025: One Image, a Thousand Echoes"},"content":{"rendered":"

A striking portrait from Gaza takes top honor at the World Press Photo Awards 2025, while entries from Asia and beyond highlight the emotional force of visual storytelling<\/h3>\r\n

O<\/span>n April 18, the World Press Photo<\/a> Foundation announced the winners of its 2025 contest at a press event in Amsterdam, kicking off its annual flagship exhibition at De Nieuwe Kerk. The reveal was broadcast worldwide, with news outlets from across the globe covering the emotionally resonant images that emerged as this year\u2019s most powerful examples of photojournalism. Like every year, the winning photographs are more than snapshots\u2014they\u2019re windows into the human stories behind the headlines.<\/p>\r\n

Now in its 70th year, the World Press Photo Contest has long been considered a major milestone in the world of photojournalism. Since its founding in 1955 in the Netherlands, the competition has grown into a truly global platform, showcasing the work of visual storytellers from every corner of the world. This year, nearly 60,000 images were submitted by over 3,700 photographers across 141 countries. From this sea of entries, the judges selected 42 winners\u2014images that don\u2019t just report the news, but make us feel its impact.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Mahmoud Ajjour (9), who was injured during an Israeli attack on Gaza City in March 2024, finds refuge and medical help in Qatar. Doha, Qatar, 28 June 2024.
\r\n\u00a9 Samar Abu Elouf, for The New York Times<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

The most powerful of these, and the Photo of the Year, was captured by Palestinian photojournalist Samar Abu Elouf<\/a>. Her portrait of nine-year-old Mahmoud Ajjour, who lost both arms during an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, is as quiet as it is devastating. In the image, Mahmoud sits near a softly lit window in Doha, Qatar, his expression calm but heavy with emotion. It\u2019s a picture that reveals itself in layers. At first, it appears serene, even tender. But then you notice\u2014his arms are gone. The shock of that realization deepens the emotional weight of the photo.<\/p>\r\n

Mahmoud\u2019s story is just as wrenching as the image itself. Injured while fleeing an attack in Gaza City, he turned back to call to his family when an explosion tore through the street. One arm was severed instantly, the other too badly damaged to save. After being evacuated to Doha, he and Samar now live in the same apartment complex, where she continues to document the lives of Gaza\u2019s most gravely wounded children. Despite everything, Mahmoud is finding new ways to adapt\u2014he\u2019s learning to play games on a phone, write, and open doors with his feet.<\/p>\r\n

The photo received wide praise not just for its composition but for the depth of the story it tells. \u201cThis is a quiet photo that speaks loudly,\u201d said Joumana El Zein Khoury, Executive Director of World Press Photo. \u201cIt tells the story of one boy, but also of a wider war that will have an impact for generations.\u201d She added, \u201cI\u2019m endlessly grateful for the photographers who, despite the personal risks and emotional costs, record these stories to give all of us the opportunity to understand, empathize, and be inspired to action.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Chinese migrants warm themselves during a cold rain after crossing the US\u2013Mexico border. Campo, California, 7 March 2024.
\r\n\u00a9 John Moore, Getty Images<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

Alongside the winning image, two finalists were recognized for their equally moving portrayals of human struggle. One of them, taken by Getty Images photographer John Moore<\/a>, is titled Night Crossing. It shows Chinese migrants huddled under a tree after crossing into the U.S. from Mexico, wrapped in blankets and rain-soaked. The image captures a vulnerable, almost intimate moment that cuts through the politics of immigration and places the focus squarely on the people living it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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A young man brings food to his mother who lives in the village of Manacapuru. The village was once accessible by boat, but because of the drought, he must walk 2 kilometers along the dry riverbed of the Solim\u00f5es River to reach her. Amazonas, Brazil, 5 October 2024.
\r\n\u00a9 Musuk Nolte, Panos Pictures, Bertha Foundation<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

The second finalist, shot by Peruvian-Mexican photographer Musuk Nolte<\/a>, tells a different story but with just as much urgency. In the drought-stricken Amazon, a young man walks several kilometers along a parched riverbed to bring food to his mother. The village of Manacapuru, once reachable by boat, now lies stranded by a vanishing river. Nolte\u2019s photo illustrates the creeping, often invisible toll of climate change in one of the world\u2019s most vital ecosystems.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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A woman and her birth father wipe away tears after an emotional reunion, some 40 years after they were separated. Seoul, 31 May 2024.
\r\n\u00a9 Jae C. Hong, Associated Press<\/p><\/div>

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A man wades through a street flooded by heavy rains from Typhoon Toraij. Ilagan City, Isabela, northern Philippines, 12 November 2024.
\r\n\u00a9 Noel Celis, Associated Press<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

While the spotlight often falls on the globa<\/span>l winners, this year\u2019s contest also saw a strong showing from Asia-based photographers, reflecting the contest\u2019s push for more diverse voices and regional storytelling. Thai photojournalist Chalinee Thirasupa<\/a>\u2019s compelling images earned her a place among the 2025 World Press Photo winners. In South Korea, a powerful image explored the personal impact of adoption fraud\u2014an issue that has affected thousands of families but rarely receives international attention. And in the Philippines, veteran photojournalist Noel Celis<\/a> was recognized for his series Four Storms, 12 Days, which chronicled the destruction wrought by a relentless wave of typhoons. The series stood out for its raw depiction of resilience and the fragility of everyday life in the face of worsening weather patterns.<\/p>\r\n

These Asian stories are part of a larger trend in the contest. Of this year\u2019s 42 winners, 30 were local to the country or region where their story was captured. It\u2019s a shift that speaks to a broader ethos\u2014photojournalism is most powerful when told from within, rather than imposed from outside. That\u2019s a principle the World Press Photo Foundation has increasingly embraced, not just in its awards, but in its education and training initiatives as well.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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A man sprays alcohol toward long-tailed macaques to keep them from stealing goods near Phra Prang Sam Yot temple, a monkey hotspot. Lopburi, Thailand, 25 May 2024.
\r\n\u00a9 Chalinee Thirasupa, Reuters<\/p><\/div>

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A long-tailed macaque looks into a motorbike\u2019s side mirror, near Phra Prang Sam Yot temple. Lopburi, Thailand, 3 February 2024.
\r\n\u00a9 Chalinee Thirasupa, Reuters<\/p><\/div>

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A long-tailed macaque attacks a shop employee, opposite Phra Prang Sam Yot temple. Lopburi, Thailand, 3 February 2024.
\r\n\u00a9 Chalinee Thirasupa, Reuters<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

As an independent nonprofit, World Press Photo has spent decades championing photography as a tool for dialogue, accountability, and change. Beyond the annual contest, its global exhibitions and learning programs reach millions of people each year. The organization is also strict about authenticity\u2014AI-generated images are banned, and every shortlisted image is reviewed for digital manipulation and factual accuracy. In a world where seeing is no longer always believing, these standards matter more than ever.<\/p>\r\n

The award-winning images will now embark on a world tour, with exhibitions scheduled in more than 60 cities. In Asia, the 2025 edition will visit Jakarta from November 25 to December 24. Meanwhile, Japan will host the 2024 edition in Kyoto, from November 30 through December 29, at the Kyoto Shimbun Building. While that show will feature last year\u2019s winners, it includes celebrated work by Asian photographers, including Kazuhiko Matsumura\u2019s piece Heartstrings<\/a>, which captured the Asia regional prize in the Open Format category.<\/p>\r\n

As always, dates and venues are subject to change, so those planning to attend are encouraged to check the official World Press Photo calendar<\/a> for the latest updates.<\/p>\r\n

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