Photo of the year: “The Lone Horseman” by Dennis Schmelz
The Siena Drone Photo Awards 2025 elevate the magic of photography with breathtaking aerial visions.
More than a contest, they embody Siena’s mission to prove that creativity still soars. From planes and UAVs to balloons and kites, the competition embraces every form of flight to capture unique perspectives. This year’s winning shots reveal deserts sculpted by wind, glowing cities, misty forests, and oceans that look otherworldly. At its heart, the Siena Awards unite professionals and dreamers alike, reminding us that photography can still bridge cultures and spark emotion.
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Urban – 1st classified: “Swallowed” by Mohammad Ataei Mohammadi
Urban – Runner-Up: “The seaweed road of Fujian” by Sarah Wouters
Urban – Highly commended: “Street-photography” by Barbara Eitel
Wildlife – 1st classified: “Another World” by Joanna Steidle
Wildlife – Runner-Up: “Where Silence Casts a Shadow” by Mahdi Gholoum
Wildlife – Highly commended: “Dive for the hunt” by Florian Ledoux
Sport – 1st classified: “Running on Salt” by Shimon Perlstein
Sport – Runner-Up:”The Dune” by Jb Liautard
Sport – Highly commended:”Going up” by Cyrille Pillet
People – 1st classified: “Aarti Under the Stars” by Thibault Gerbaldi
People – Runner-Up: “ISOBEL” by Benny Kasper
People – Highly commended: “Watermelon sleepers” by by Sm Mostafijur Rahman
Nature – 1st classified: “The Long Shadow” by Christopher Harrison
Nature – Runner-Up: “Scale” by Thorarinn Jonsson
Nature – Highly commended: “Monument of a Forgotten Era” by Carlo Alberto Conti
Abstract – 1st classified: “The eye” by Pawel Zygmunt
Abstract – Runner-Up: “Tide Money Tree” by Xu Zhang
Abstract – Highly commended: “Chromathic Rhythm” by Marian Plaino
Wedding – 1st classified: “Eloping above the Clouds” by Oliver And Steph Prince
Wedding – Runner-Up: “Into the abyss” by Tim Demski
Wedding – Highly commended: “Mariage à carreaux” by Fred Payet
Series – 1st classified: “The Great Colour Study: Vietnam” by Dipanjan Pal
Series – Runner-Up: “Lords of the Vanishing Wild” by Lakshitha Karunarathna
Series – Highly commended: “Waterholes and the Australian Bush” by Nilmini De Silva