Feel the Pulse of the World: Announcement of Siena International Photo Awards Winners | Release #30

The Siena International Photo Awards is a photography festival and contest held in the beautiful and historic city of Siena, Italy, known for its medieval architecture. It has been held since 2015 and is open to professional, amateur, and student photographers worldwide. Organized by the non-profit organization , it aims to spread the beauty of art, culture, and nature globally, promoting better understanding and respect for various places and cultures around the world.

This year, the winning works of the Siena International Photo Awards 2023 have been unveiled. Viewing these award-winning pieces offers a great opportunity to reflect on the events of the past year worldwide.

On March 5, 2022, at the station in Odessa, Ukraine, George Kevria bids farewell to his wife Maya and their children as they board a train to Lviv. Amid escalating conflict in eastern Ukraine, hundreds of women and children are fleeing cities like Mariupol and Kherson to find safety from the war. Meanwhile, men like George must stay to fight for their country and families.

In Umm Al-Quwain, camels are taken to the sea for bathing every winter. It is believed that the saltwater helps remove ticks, fleas, and parasites. This is an ancient Arab tradition, but with new hotels and resorts developing along the coast, the areas where this custom is practiced are diminishing.

Ariyana Stokes, age 10, and her 5-year-old brother Bryson Stokes, participate in a children's gun safety class at a shooting range in rural Maryland. The location is a gathering place for African American gun owners to learn about gun safety, self-defense, and practice shooting.

In the cold waters of a stream in the Apennine Mountains of Italy's Foreste Casentinesi National Park, a female Northern Spectacled Salamander, also known as Savi's Salamander, may lay eggs on submerged branches.

Kim Phuc, known as the 'Napalm Girl', is now a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador. She stands behind a window, with photographer Nick Ut's reflection visible. Nick captured the iconic photo of her in Vietnam, a picture that continues to connect their lives.


How was it? You can check other award-winning works and past pieces on the homepage, so please enjoy the photos capturing the present happenings around the world.