STREET SEEN

CSAPÓ LAJOS

Damien says: “What makes this image stand out is that it has everything – great graphic qualities, fabulous lighting, a real sense of depth, and fantastic composition. I love that there’s a story too, that we have enough clues to follow but enough leeway to make it our own.

“The lad with the hair draws our attention, but then we see the man watching him through the window – and then the chap in the distance following him up the street. The coincidence of the characters is perfect, and demonstrates how rich any street can be when you look and wait – and get lucky.”

2nd Willem Kuijpers

“The lighting is the key component in this image; that impossibly long shadow that shows the lady in such a clear, defined way. But that wouldn’t have been enough on its own – we have to place that in an interesting environment. The textures of this street are perfect for this. It’s a very well-seen image.”

3rd Kevin Lake

“Pictures of people smoking and vaping outside offices are nothing new, but this one stands out for the effort the photographer has put into setting the scene and making the most of the surroundings. The wall’s straight lines and hard angles build a strict pattern that the smoking man breaks.”