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47 Perfectly Timed Photos That Won The Edge Street Photography Awards

Edge (Organization) The Edge (Organization) Dan Morris Liam Shaw United Kingdom United States New York

Street photography has a way of turning ordinary moments into something far more memorable. A passing expression, an unexpected coincidence, or the perfect alignment of people, light, and surroundings can transform an everyday scene into an image that feels funny, mysterious, dramatic, or even surreal. That unpredictable quality is at the heart of the photographs recognized by The Edge Street Photography Awards, a new competition celebrating compelling street photography from around the world.

Founded in 2025 by professional photographers Eve Dunlop and Dan Morris, The Edge launched its first competition year in 2026. Dan himself is no stranger to Bored Panda readers, as we recently shared his own collection of street photography, which similarly showed how much humor, character, and visual storytelling can be found in seemingly ordinary public spaces.

Scroll down to explore some of the standout photographs recognized by The Edge Street Photography Awards so far, and upvote the images that catch your eye the most.

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#1

Award Winner in the Spring 2026 Round Photographer: Pınar Ergül Location: Istanbul

The awards are divided into four seasonal rounds, Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter, with members able to submit up to five photographs during each one. Every image is scored on a scale of 1 to 5 by a rotating panel of three Edge ambassadors and one guest judge, allowing different photographic styles and perspectives to be represented. Five-star scores are reserved for photographs the judges consider truly exceptional, while a curated selection of the highest-scoring entries receives an Edge Award.

#2

Award Winner in the Spring 2026 Round Photographer: Dominique Shaw Location: UK

#3

Honorable Mention in the Spring 2026 Round Photographer: Francesca Brecciaroli Location: New York City, New York, USA

The collection below brings together awarded photographs and honorable mentions from the Spring and Summer rounds. Judging by the variety on display, there is certainly no single formula for a great street photograph. Some images document intriguing slices of everyday life, others rely on bold color, shadows, reflections, or carefully observed compositions, while plenty capture those perfectly timed coincidences that make you wonder how the photographer managed to press the shutter at exactly the right second.

#4

Award Winner in the Summer 2026 Round Photographer: Eléonore Botton

#5

Award Winner in the Summer 2026 Round Photographer: Alex Benyon Location: Cheltenham, UK

#6

Honorable Mention in the Spring 2026 Round Photographer: Federico Borobio Location: Guanajuato, México

#7

Award Winner in the Spring 2026 Round Photographer: Eléonore Botton

#8

Award Winner in the Spring 2026 Round Photographer: Kantaya New Location: Singapore

#9

Honorable Mention in the Summer 2026 Round Photographer: Martin Ellard Location: Porthcawl, South Wales, UK

#10

Award Winner in the Summer 2026 Round Photographer: Ludovic Vievard

#11

Award Winner in the Summer 2026 Round Photographer: Ivan Orbegoso

#12

Award Winner in the Summer 2026 Round Photographer: Anna Meyer-Kahlen Location: Düsseldorf, Germany

#13

Award Winner in the Summer 2026 Round Photographer: Kristian Leven

#14

Award Winner in the Summer 2026 Round Photographer: Ivan Orbegoso

#15

Honorable Mention in the Summer 2026 Round Photographer: Kantaya New Location: Japan

#16

Honorable Mention in the Spring Round Photographer: Kristian Leven

#17

Award Winner in the Summer 2026 Round Photographer: Pamela Brady Location: Galway, Ireland

#18

Award Winner in the Summer 2026 Round Photographer: Martin Ellard Location: Porthcawl, South Wales, UK

#19

Honorable Mention in the Spring 2026 Round Photographer: Katrin Küllenberg Location: Sapporo, Japan

#20

Award Winner in the Spring 2026 Round Photographer: Federico Borobio Location: Guanajuato, México

#21

Honorable Mention in the Spring 2026 Round Photographer: Dominique Shaw Location: New York City, New York, USA

#22

Award Winner in the Summer 2026 Round Photographer: Pınar Ergül Location: Istanbul, Turkey

#23

Honorable Mention in the Summer 2026 Round Photographer: Mary Kay Kirsner Location: Siesta Key, Florida, USA

#24

Award Winner in the Spring 2026 Round Photographer: Richard Kopstein Location: Long Beach, New York

#25

Award Winner in the Spring 2026 Round Photographer: Liam Shaw Location: UK

#26

Award Winner in the Spring 2026 Round Photographer: Ludovic Vievard

#27

Award Winner in the Summer 2026 Round Photographer: Martin Ellard

#28

Honorable Mention in the Summer 2026 Round Photographer: Kim Keller Location: New York City, New York, USA

#29

Award Winner in the Summer 2026 Round Photographer: Mary Kay Kirsner Location: San Francisco, California, USA

#30

Award Winner in the Summer 2026 Round Photographer: Liam Shaw Location: UK

#31

Award Winner in the Summer 2026 Round Photographer: Amy Horowitz Location: New York City, New York, USA

#32

Honorable Mention in the Summer 2026 Round Photographer: Ivan Orbegoso

#33

Award Winner in the Summer 2026 Round Photographer: Kristian Leven

#34

Award Winner in the Spring 2026 Round Photographer: Pınar Ergül Location: Istanbul

#35

Award Winner in the Spring 2026 Round Photographer: Liam Shaw Location: Pickering, UK

#36

Award Winner in the Spring 2026 Round Photographer: Danielle L Goldstein

#37

Award Winner in the Summer 2026 Round Photographer: Kim Keller Location: New York City, New York, USA

#38

Award Winner in the Summer 2026 Round Photographer: Susanne Grether Location: Turkey

#39

Award Winner in the Summer 2026 Round Photographer: Kantaya New Location: Singapore

#40

Award Winner in the Summer 2026 Round Photographer: David Swift Location: Galway, Ireland

#41

Award Winner in the Summer 2026 Round Photographer: Anna Meyer-Kahlen Location: Düsseldorf, Germany

#42

Award Winner in the Summer 2026 Round Photographer: Matt Badenoch Location: Barcelona, Spain

#43

Award Winner in the Summer 2026 Round Photographer: Dominique Shaw Location: UK

#44

Honorable Mention in the Summer 2026 Round Photographer: Alex Benyon Location: Dublin, Ireland

#45

Honorable Mention in the Summer 2026 Round Photographer: Ivan Orbegoso

#46

Award Winner in the Spring 2026 Round Photographer: Francesca Brecciaroli Location: London, UK

#47

Award Winner in the Spring 2026 Round Photographer: Orna Naor Location: Jerusalem, Israel

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