Street Portraits

This engaging and penetrating portrait reveals a face that I'm sure has many stories to tell. Homelessness is a difficult subject to approach and all too often the homeless can be exploited by photographers. I don't sense that in this case, and it's encouraging to see that the photographer appears to have found out and titled the image with the subject's name, Georges. This important act of respect is surprisingly rare. Well done!

Photographing people at work is an excellent way to capture the vibe of a street scene. This shot has been nicely handled, however, sometimes it is better to capture the work being done rather than getting the subject smiling directly at the camera.

This is a lovely capture of two characters engaged in what appears to be an intimate conversation. The connection between the subjects has been skillfully captured. The space the subjects have in the frame is artfully balanced and the exposure is spot on too.

A crisp, clean and perfectly executed street portrait. There were a lot of similar portraits in this competition, however, this one stood out. Perhaps most notable was the exquisite colour palette - which is a delight. This combined with the fantastic lighting and connection with the object make it a winner!

There is a wonderful arrangement of line, shape, colour and texture, the elements come together harmoniously in a fleeting moment. The pinks and yellows play off each other exquisitely and the relationship of the animal and two children creates a surreal twist that's loaded with implied narratives. The keenly observed shadows add to the vibe.

Wow, what lovely use of light. This is high contrast image with rich, deep, dark shadows is simply superb. The rim light on the woman is excellent and helps separate her from the background giving the image depth and nuance.

I love the futuristic vibe in this carefully considered, artfully composed and beautifully processed shot. I like the way you have the subject walking away from the camera and the fact that subject's head is slightly out of alignment with the central line. Inspired. Good work!

I find this a really intriguing image. It is loaded with mystery and implied narrative. The low angle of view and direct eye contact give the image a strange intensity. And the composition, with the subject positioned between two slick cars, is innovative and inspired. Technically the lighting, tonality and the crisp, clean black and white treatment have been expertly handled.

I love the way the flash has picked up the raindrops to produce beautiful circular dots. This uniquely photographic way of recording rain gives the image a magical vibe that is in conflict with the apparent struggle of the main subject who appears to be battling the elements searching for shelter. Excellent work!

There is visceral energy to this striking, bold, confident and gritty street portrait. The hard contrast with deep, rich shadows is raw. and engaging The composition with the subject artfully positioned in a central square created by the concrete pillars is excellent. But it is the turn of the head and the eye contact that makes this so powerful. Great work.

I love the energy in this bold and confident image. The sense of motion has been expertly captured with what looks like a cunning mix of flash and slow shutter speed. The flaming red colour pallette feels vibrant and energised. The subject holding and contemplating the wing mirror adds to the narrative.

A great street portrait that speaks eloquently to the times we live in. The central framing of the mask-wearing subject reinforces the sense of isolation that has been a challenge for so many over the last two years, this is accentuated by the clever uses of a shallow depth of field.

I'm not quite sure how "discreet" your shot is as it looks like you've been rumbled. However, it is a very good photograph and I love the natural look on the subject's face. Getting someone to 'act' this would be very difficult. The vibe of the restaurant with the lighting, mono conversion and gritty grain feels like a scene from a movie.

What a beautiful and tender portrait. The photographer has handled it with a sensitive and delicate touch. The composition is artfully balanced to frame the subject with just enough space. The tones are expertly handled and the connection with the subject feels authentic.