Moments Spent Together

Thank you for submitting this image which jumped out as an authentic and joyful moment of connection. The composition foregrounds the natural connection between the subjects - the hold and the smiles stand out so well - and the blue sky adds to the feeling of positivity. Congratulations on placing 4th.

Thank you for submitting this image which I feel is a beautiful representation of a personal moment within a crowd. The connection between the two subjects feel gentle and powerful. The moment feels very simple and quiet. Congratulations on Top Ten.

Thank you for submitting this image which made me smile. I love the shared moment between the child and the kitten, particularly the expressions of concentration of the child contrasting with the seeming excitement in the kitten. I particularly love the light (and your technical choices) and the composition. Congratulations on placing 5th.

Thank you for submitting this image which I found compelling in its storytelling. The moment is intriguing and powerful. I particularly like the two hands alongside the eyes, and the mystery of only being able to see one face. The scene is rich in detail with a pleasing colour palette. I would personally love to see a little straightening, but nonetheless this is a definitely favourite image for me. Congratulations on Top Ten.

Thank you for submitting this image which I find incredibly beautiful. The composition and technical choices draw me into the moment with no distraction. The slight softness adds a dreamy feel. The toning emphasis the faces and brings out the detail of the rain. I find myself caring about the story in the image and wanting to know more. Congratulations on 1st place!

Thank you for submitting this image which I found particularly moving. The closed eyes and the moment just before contact of the faces gives a dramatic tension to the frame. The mask in the hand adds storytelling detail. The image and the moment within it are powerful and authentic. Congratulations on 2nd place!

Thank you for submitting this image which I feel is an immersive, dynamic and powerful image of a shared moment within a group. It's a photograph that you can almost hear. The movement of the shirts adds to the drama and the emotion. Congratulations on Top Ten.

Thank you for submitting this image which I found very emotive and beautiful at first glance. The composition and the focus (and the similarity of the figures to the cloud shapes) draw attention to how small a part of the universe we are, yet the emotion in the image, surrounded by the incredible light particles and effects, feels enormous. It's a very powerful combination. Congratulations on Highly Commended.

Thank you for submitting this image which I found to be a particularly beautiful composition as well as a touching moment. The colour palette is exquisite. The unexpected moment of a young child feeding an older person brings humour and joy. Congratulations on Top Ten.

Thank you for submitting this image which made me smile right away. I love the strong and genuine emotion of the adults juxtaposed with the relative calm and indifference of the children. The mirroring of the hands is touching. The subjects on the very left and right looking inwards towards the group helps us read the frame dynamically. Congratulations on Highly Commended.

Thank you for submitting this image which grabbed my attention straight away. I love the emotion and expression in the subjects, and the hands coming together on the items they're sharing. The toning brings out the detail to highlight the age and therefore the experience of the subjects. Congratulations on High Commended.

Thank you for submitting this image which I found very striking. I love the bold representation of the moment of a kiss between two older subjects. Their faces seem to overlap and fuse together, the toning adding to the feeling of immersion and connection. Congratulations on placing 3rd.

Thank you for submitting this image which I found to capture a very moving moment. I love the simplicity of the composition, lighting and toning. The highlights on the child's face and glasses are beautiful and I love how the dad's face falls into shadow as he leans into his son, representing - I felt - the way parents support their children and put them first. Congratulations on Highly Commended.

Thank you for submitting this image which stopped me in my tracks. At first glance it looks like a still from a film and I immediately wanted to know more about the moment. But the mystery of the frame is what I find compelling - the point of view being behind the action which is clearly shared but not obvious. My eye travels between the two groups of similarly dressed subjects, on a diagonal from the light and its foggy lines, showing us the atmospheric details of the tree. Congratulations on Top Ten.

Thank you for submitting this image which grabbed my attention right away. The colour palette, rich detail and composition make for a striking and story-rich image. The children seem young to be paying pool on a large table, as if giving us a snapshot of their older selves in a friendship group that might last many years. Congratulations on Highly Commended.