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Editor's Choice Shortlist

What the judges were looking for
Photographs in this category must depict the character of the subject(s) in an arresting way; images should reveal their personality and enable the viewer to really connect with them. Your choice of lighting and framing should bring out the qualities of your subject. All types of portrait shot are eligible, including candids, studio shots, colour and black & white.

Football Fever - Adi Yuwana, Indonesia

Courage - Anna Evgen, Germany

Orphan Girl - Annelie (Ellie) Akerman-Currie, Sweden

Fallen - Betina La Plante, United States

The Thinker - Betina La Plante, United States

Happy for Summer - Catalin Faget, Canada

The Healer - Davide Gasparetti, Italy

Reflection - Glen Tungol, Philippines

Hard to Beat - Juan Vicente Muñoz de Morales, Spain

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