Portraits at Night

I really enjoyed this image and it brought a smile to my face. It really captures the welcoming and hospitable nature of Moroccans and is a well-executed travel portrait given the light available. Congratulations on winning second place in the contest!

I love what you've done with the natural candle light here. The scene has a cinematic feel – it's impressive to think that the shot was taken candidly without the subject knowing. Super work! Congratulations on winning fifth place in the contest.

This image certainly has that "wow" factor. I really dig the rich saturation as well as the slight blur from that bold choice of shutter speed. This procession must have been incredible for photography! Congratulations on winning fourth place in the contest.

Congratulations on winning sixth place in the contest! This is an fantastic image in many ways. The composition and balanced frame are spot on, and now I want to sign up for an Iceland photo tour... Keep up the good work.

I enjoyed this unique and creative take on the theme. The settings you went for are spot on and it is exceptionally well executed. The thin trace of red backlighting is magic. Congratulations on winning seventh place in the contest!

This is a very sweet and natural moment. The best part is that you've made it feel candid rather than posed, while also balancing the scene well. The christmas lights are a bit overpowering, so if you shot in RAW I'd suggest toning down the highlights and brightening the shadows slightly in Ligthroom. Congratulations on winning eighth place in the contest!

This is creative, fun, sharp, vivid, well-executed, and perfectly on brief. I think it's a fantastic portrait. Congratulations on winning first place in the contest! Well-deserved. And please make sure to give the model a pat on the back as well.

This is a well-executed night portrait that has a cool perspective with the subject looking up at you, making the white of his eyes the focal point. India is the best place for practicing night-time street portraits, in my opinion! Congratulations on winning ninth place in the contest!

This is such a crisp, rich, and professional-looking image that it really stood out from the crowd. It was an easy choice for the Top 10. I love the lighting, the bokeh, and the subject's facial expression. Congratulations on winning third place in the contest!

This is a moody and atmospheric shot that stood out to me due to its uniqueness. You were right – "mysterious" is the word here. Congratulations on winning 10th place in the contest. Keep up the great work and never stop playing with light!

This is a really lovely shot that very nearly made it into the top 10. I like the colours around the frame and your subject's piercing gaze. Varanasi is heaven for photography indeed. Thanks for entering the contest and keep up the great work!

This shot is really great – I love the sharpness, colour pallette, and noise-free exposure. The settings are well chosen. The composition is also pleasing, as are the subject's eyes. Thanks for entering the contest and keep up the excellent work!

Kanpai! I like this scene, which brings back wonderful memories from travelling around Japan with my camera and exploring the nightlife in various cities around the country. Lovely facial expression and light. Thanks for entering the contest and keep up the great work!

I thought that this was a really lovely image. You've handled the natural light well and filled the frame with your subject. Her facial expression is very natural and peaceful. Thanks for entering the contest and keep up the great work!