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<\/h3>\nThe Caribbean skies of Bow<\/h3>\n
NAME: Pete<\/p>\n
Our judges loved this image too: “It was obviously taken by someone who has to get up early!” “It has a real sense of poetry and the colours are beautiful. A great title too.”<\/p>\n
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\n
People’s Vote – Faces Winner<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fcara.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/bif_FB_IMG_1557246501644.jpg?resize=474%2C632&ssl=1\")
<\/h3>\nAfter the dance, Victoria Park<\/h3>\n
NAME: Cally<\/p>\n
Our judges said: “The subject’s gaze is so great.” “It’s quite melancholy – a real sense that the music’s over and the day is coming to an end.”<\/p>\n
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\nJudge’s choice – Places Winner<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fcara.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/bif_Screenshot_20190507-173635-e1559401520657.jpg?resize=474%2C631&ssl=1\")
<\/h3>\nBangla Bow<\/h3>\n
NAME: Cally<\/p>\n
Our judges said: “This was a clear favourite for us, just so playful and witty.” “A real celebration of the Bangla identity in East London, and urban art.” “The photographer hasn’t tried to make this pretty, and that’s part of why it works.”<\/p>\n
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\nJudge’s choice – Faces Winner<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fcara.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/bif_DSC_0075.jpg?resize=474%2C711&ssl=1\")
<\/h3>\nHappy Colours \ud83d\ude42<\/h3>\n
NAME: Humayra<\/p>\n
Our judges said: “Great colours, love the smile and attitude.” “I like the decision to make a portrait with no fuss.” “Celebrates diversity and youth.”<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\nAnd here’s what the judges said about the rest…<\/h5>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fcara.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/bif_8143C14F-D9D1-41ED-BD98-20F3E4F29A9D.jpeg?resize=474%2C632&ssl=1\")
<\/h3>\nBlossom Fairy Dog-walking<\/h3>\n
NAME: Vicky<\/p>\n
Our judges said: “We loved the shadow, which really does look other-worldly.” “It’s quite innocent and joyful.”<\/p>\n
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\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fcara.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/bif_IMG_20190424_140938.jpg?resize=474%2C632&ssl=1\")
<\/h3>\nGrove Hall Park<\/h3>\n
NAME: Giacomo<\/p>\n
Our judges said: “The photographer has really ramped up the luciousness of the colour.” “It’s a very nicely framed image.” “Captures a seasonal moment.”<\/p>\n
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\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fcara.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/bif_DSC_0045.jpg?resize=474%2C316&ssl=1\")
<\/h3>\nDO NOT<\/h3>\n
NAME: Nuaira<\/p>\n
Our judges said: “Love the colour in this composition.” “The framing is very dramatic.”<\/p>\n
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\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fcara.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/bif_20180924_183225-1.jpg?resize=474%2C474&ssl=1\")
<\/h3>\nPeace<\/h3>\n
NAME: Sairah<\/p>\n
Our judges said: “Very witty.” “Really interesting angle and perspective.”<\/p>\n
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\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fcara.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/bif_Max-17mths-40-1.jpg?resize=474%2C316&ssl=1\")
<\/h3>\nHey, what’s up Bow!?<\/h3>\n
NAME: Grace<\/p>\n
Our judges said: “Really cute and a great gesture!” “Really captures the happiness of being in this particular place.”<\/p>\n
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\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fcara.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/bif_hot-2.jpg?resize=474%2C711&ssl=1\")
<\/h3>\nShoe vendor<\/h3>\n
NAME: Trevor<\/p>\n
Our judges said: “Really quirky, got us thinking and wondering.” “Great image that captures two real Bow institutions – Roman Road and the pie & mash shop.”<\/p>\n
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\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fcara.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/bif_Screenshot_20190507-141538_Instagram.jpg?resize=474%2C590&ssl=1\")
<\/h3>\nInner London calm<\/h3>\n
NAME: Ashik<\/p>\n
Our judges said: “Lovely composition and the gradation of colour down to that deep blue is beautiful.” “Great composition.”<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fcara.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/bif_Screenshot_20190507-142338_Instagram.jpg?resize=474%2C582&ssl=1\")
<\/h3>\nSunny Christmas<\/h3>\n
NAME: Ashik<\/p>\n
Our judges said: “Beautiful winter light.” “A real celebration of a particular time of year.”<\/p>\n
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\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fcara.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/bif_folding_edited-last.jpg?resize=474%2C316&ssl=1\")
<\/h3>\nPacking up<\/h3>\n
NAME: Trevor<\/p>\n
Our judges said: “Says so much about where we live.” “Great movement in this image, you can almost hear the canvas swirling.” “Nice piece of photojournalism.”<\/p>\n
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\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fcara.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/bif_93A354DF-7233-4D60-AAAF-5848886012A3.jpeg?resize=474%2C632&ssl=1\")
<\/h3>\nIn the Shadow of Bow Bells<\/h3>\n
NAME: Lizzie<\/p>\n
Our judges said: “I’m drawn to the figures in this picture which you don’t initially see.” ” To begin with it looks like a traditional pastoral scene, but when you look closer there’s a lot going on.”<\/p>\n
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\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fcara.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/bif_20190524_102643.jpg?resize=474%2C514&ssl=1\")
<\/h3>\nHouse & Flowers<\/h3>\n
NAME: Liliana<\/p>\n
Our judges said: “Most of us know this garden, it’s so distinctive, and the artist has really captured the juxtaposition of exotic and traditional plants.”<\/p>\n
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\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fcara.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/bif_Window.jpg?resize=474%2C356&ssl=1\")
<\/h3>\nWinter window<\/h3>\n
NAME: Jorrin<\/p>\n
Our judges said: “Again this is quite a melancholy photograph. I like the way the figure is barely there.” “The light is really beautiful.”<\/p>\n
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\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fcara.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/bif_Cats-Ridgdale.jpg?resize=474%2C328&ssl=1\")
<\/h3>\nCats in Troughs<\/h3>\n
NAME: Zoi<\/p>\n
Our judges said: “Love the way the photographer has captured the reflections of the houses in the window.”<\/p>\n
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\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fcara.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/bif_Peace.jpg?resize=474%2C632&ssl=1\")
<\/h3>\nPeace<\/h3>\n
NAME: Sinoi<\/p>\n
Our judges said: “Nice juxtaposition of the garden and the urban scene behind.” “Captures a hidden, unusual scene in Bow .”<\/p>\n
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\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fcara.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/bif_BowFocus1.jpg?resize=474%2C356&ssl=1\")
<\/h3>\nBow Sunset<\/h3>\n
NAME: Nathan<\/p>\n
Our judges said: “Beautiful composition.” “Again, an unusual view that people probably wouldn’t see from the street.” “Quite painterly.”<\/p>\n
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<\/h3>\nAfter the dance, Victoria Park<\/h3>\n
<\/h3>\nBangla Bow<\/h3>\n
<\/h3>\nHappy Colours \ud83d\ude42<\/h3>\n
<\/h3>\nBlossom Fairy Dog-walking<\/h3>\n
<\/h3>\nGrove Hall Park<\/h3>\n
<\/h3>\nDO NOT<\/h3>\n
<\/h3>\nPeace<\/h3>\n
<\/h3>\nHey, what’s up Bow!?<\/h3>\n
<\/h3>\nShoe vendor<\/h3>\n
<\/h3>\nInner London calm<\/h3>\n
<\/h3>\nSunny Christmas<\/h3>\n
<\/h3>\nPacking up<\/h3>\n
<\/h3>\nIn the Shadow of Bow Bells<\/h3>\n
<\/h3>\nHouse & Flowers<\/h3>\n
<\/h3>\nWinter window<\/h3>\n
<\/h3>\nCats in Troughs<\/h3>\n
<\/h3>\nPeace<\/h3>\n
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