AP monthly photo contest
Each month The Associated Press honors photographers for outstanding coverage while on assignment.
The winners for the September 2023 AP Photo Contest are Ohad Zwigenberg for News Photography Single Image, for a photo of a supporter of the Eritrean government injured and covered in blood after he was hurt during a protest in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Alessandra Tarantino, Daniel Cole and Pavel Golovkin for News Photography Story, for their combined coverage of the Pope’s visit to Marseille, France.
Mukhtar Khan for Feature Photography Single Image, for his photo of a girl sitting among Kashmiri Muslim brides during a mass wedding event in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir.
Vadim Ghirda, Alexandru Dobre and Andreea Alexandru for Feature Photography Story, for their combined coverage of a fair in Hagioaica, Romania.
Gregory Bull for Sports Photography Single Image, for his photo of Chris Blowes, of Australia, as he duck-dives under a wave during the U.S. Open Adaptive Surfing Championships in Oceanside, Calif.
Aaron Favila for Sports Photography Story, for his coverage of the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
Congratulations to all the photographers for their outstanding work. This month’s winning images judged by Chris Pizzello are featured below.
News Photography Single Image | Ohad Zwigenberg
A supporter of the Eritrean government lies injured and covered in blood after he was hurt by an Anti-Eritrean government activist, during a protest against an event organized by the Eritrea Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. Hundreds of Eritrean asylum seekers smashed shop windows and police cars in Tel Aviv on Saturday and clashed with police during a protest against an event organized by the Eritrea Embassy. The Israeli police said 27 officers were injured in the clashes, and at least three protesters were shot when police opened fire with live rounds when they felt "real danger to their lives." (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
News Photography Story | Alessandra Tarantino, Daniel Cole and Pavel Golovkin
Pope Francis celebrates mass at the "Velodrome Stadium", in Marseille, France, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. Francis, during a two-day visit, will join Catholic bishops from the Mediterranean region on discussions that will largely focus on migration. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole)
A priest prays as Pope Francis celebrates mass at the "Velodrome Stadium", in Marseille, France, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. Francis, during a two-day visit, will join Catholic bishops from the Mediterranean region on discussions that will largely focus on migration. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole)
Pope Francis arrives at the "Velodrome Stadium", in Marseille, France, to celebrate mass, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole)
Pope Francis arrives at the "Velodrome Stadium", in Marseille, France, to celebrate mass, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. Francis, during a two-day visit, will join Catholic bishops from the Mediterranean region on discussions that will largely focus on migration. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)
A giant image of Pope Francis is lifted as Pope Francis arrives at the "Velodrome Stadium", in Marseille, France, to celebrate mass, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. Francis, during a two-day visit, will join Catholic bishops from the Mediterranean region on discussions that will largely focus on migration. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
Pope Francis kisses a baby as he arrives at the "Velodrome Stadium", in Marseille, France, to celebrate mass, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. Francis, during a two-day visit, will join Catholic bishops from the Mediterranean region on discussions that will largely focus on migration. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)
People wait for the arrival of Pope Francis at the "Velodrome Stadium", in Marseille, France, to celebrate mass, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. Francis, during a two-day visit, will join Catholic bishops from the Mediterranean region on discussions that will largely focus on migration. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
People wait for the arrival of Pope Francis at the "Velodrome Stadium", in Marseille, France, to celebrate mass, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. Francis, during a two-day visit, will join Catholic bishops from the Mediterranean region on discussions that will largely focus on migration. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole)
Pope Francis is welcomed by French President Emmanuel Macron, center, and his wife Brigitte, left, as arrives at the final session of the "Rencontres Mediterraneennes" meeting at the Palais du Pharo, in Marseille, France, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. Francis, during a two-day visit, will join Catholic bishops from the Mediterranean region on discussions that will largely focus on migration. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
Pope Francis, centre, leaves after a moment of reflection with religious leaders next to the Notre Dame de la Garde Basilica in Marseille, France, Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Francis, during a two-day visit, will join Catholic bishops from the Mediterranean region on discussions that will largely focus on migration. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)
Pope Francis attends a moment of reflection with religious leaders next to the Notre Dame de la Garde Basilica in Marseille, France, Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Francis, during a two-day visit, will join Catholic bishops from the Mediterranean region on discussions that will largely focus on migration. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)
A model boat hanging from the ceiling of the Notre Dame de la Garde Basilica is seen as Pope Francis delivers his speech during a Marian prayer with the diocesan clergy, in Marseille, France, Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Francis, during a two-day visit, will join Catholic bishops from the Mediterranean region on discussions that will largely focus on migration. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
Feature Photography Single Image | Mukhtar Khan
A girl sits among Kashmiri Muslim brides during a mass wedding event in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Sunday, Sept 10, 2023. Mass weddings in India are organized by social organizations primarily to help the economically backward families who cannot afford the high ceremony costs as well as the customary dowry and expensive gifts that are still prevalent in many communities. (AP Photo/Mukhtar Khan)
Feature Photography Story | Vadim Ghirda, Alexandru Dobre and Andreea Alexandru
A person enjoys a ride at a fair in Hagioaica, Romania, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. For many families in poorer areas of the country, Romania’s autumn fairs, like the Titu Fair, are one of the very few still affordable entertainment events of the year. (AP Photo/Alexandru Dobre)
Men enjoy a swing ride at a fair in Hagioaica, Romania, Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. For many families in poorer areas of the country, Romania’s autumn fairs, like the Titu Fair, are one of the very few still affordable entertainment events of the year. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)
A woman holds a baby while looking along with others at people enjoying rides at a fair in Hagioaica, Romania, Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. For many families in poorer areas of the country, Romania’s autumn fairs, like the Titu Fair, are one of the very few still affordable entertainment events of the year. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
A boy punches a boxing arcade machine at a fair in Hagioaica, Romania, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. For many families in poorer areas of the country, Romania’s autumn fairs, like the Titu Fair, are one of the very few still affordable entertainment events of the year. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)
A balloon vendor walks at a fair in Hagioaica, Romania, Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. For many families in poorer areas of the country, Romania’s autumn fairs, like the Titu Fair, are one of the very few still affordable entertainment events of the year. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
A woman rests on a merry-go-round while waiting for customers during a rainfall at a fair in Hagioaica, Romania, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. For many families in poorer areas of the country, Romania’s autumn fairs, like the Titu Fair, are one of the very few still affordable entertainment events of the year. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
Children reach out for Spiderman balloons at a fair in Hagioaica, Romania, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. For many families in poorer areas of the country, Romania’s autumn fairs, like the Titu Fair, are one of the very few still affordable entertainment events of the year. (AP Photo/Alexandru Dobre)
Men enjoy a swing ride at a fair in Hagioaica, Romania, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. For many families in poorer areas of the country, Romania’s autumn fairs, like the Titu Fair, are one of the very few still affordable entertainment events of the year. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)
People walk by stands at a fair in Hagioaica, Romania, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. For many families in poorer areas of the country, Romania’s autumn fairs, like the Titu Fair, are one of the very few still affordable entertainment events of the year. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)
A man leans on a boxing arcade machine while waiting for customers at a fair in Hagioaica, Romania, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. For many families in poorer areas of the country, Romania’s autumn fairs, like the Titu Fair, are one of the very few still affordable entertainment events of the year. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)
A man checks a ride arm at a fair in Hagioaica, Romania, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. For many families in poorer areas of the country, Romania’s autumn fairs, like the Titu Fair, are one of the very few still affordable entertainment events of the year. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)
A child plays at a fair in Hagioaica, Romania, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. For many families in poorer areas of the country, Romania’s autumn fairs, like the Titu Fair, are one of the very few still affordable entertainment events of the year. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)
Sports Photography Single Image | Gregory Bull
Chris Blowes, of Australia, duck-dives under a wave during the U.S. Open Adaptive Surfing Championships, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, in Oceanside, Calif. More than 100 athletes with disabilities from 17 countries are to compete in the event, which takes place in Oceanside through Sunday. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Sports Photography Story | Aaron Favila
Yun Boeun of South Korea competes on the uneven bars at the women's team artistic gymnastics event of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Wang Yuting of China reacts during her semi-final match against Karin Miyawaki of Japan at the women's foil team fencing event of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Byeonghee Jeong of South Korea leads the pack at the men's Speed Skating 10000m Point-Elimination Race event of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Japan's Reona Aoki competes during the women's 4x100 medley relay at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Darya Yassinskaya of Kazakhstan competes on the balance beam at the women's team artistic gymnastics event of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Japan's Takeru Kitazono compete on the parallel bars during the men's team artistic gymnastics event of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Macau's Zhao Hang U and Lo Ka Wai compete during the women's synchronised 10m platform diving final of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Thailand's Suphacheep Baobenmad releases the horizontal bars for his last performance at the men's team artistic gymnastics event of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Liang Jianhao, left, of China competes against Kim Junho of South Korea during their men's sabre team finals fencing event of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Philippines' Arven Alcantara, left, scores a head kick against Chaichon Cho of Thailand during the men's -68kg Taekwondo event of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Wang Yuting of China, left, competes against Hong Seo In of South Korea in their women foil team fencing final at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Team Japan celebrates after winning gold in the women's 4x100m Medley Relay final at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)