This Colorful Joel Meyerowitz Photo Is the Leica Picture of the Year 2025

Joel Meyerowitz, a renowned American photographer, has been named the Leica Picture of the Year 2025 for his 1963 street photo, 'Puerto Rican Day Parade, Manhattan, New York.' This photo, part of his retrospective 'The Joy of Seeing,' captures a vibrant moment during the parade and is now available as a limited edition print at Leica Galleries International. Meyerowitz, who has significantly contributed to the art of color photography, was inspired to pursue photography after witnessing Robert Frank's work with a Leica camera. His photo, reflecting perception and spontaneity, is a testament to his skill and the essence of street photography.