The Swirling Spirit of the Middle Passage

by Photographer Jason Audain

“This is a masterful portrait of this young man in character. The incredible textures, tones, and colors evoke a classical old master painted portrait, but with every amazing hyper photographic detail and the palette of slightly muted but yet incredibly jeweled color. He jumps out of the background at you despite the fact that he isn’t even making eye contact with the viewer.”

Smart Thinking

by Photographer Nathan Nancoo

“I loved this image for its evocative nature and unique point of view and telling of its story. It exhibited a slightly better technical mastery of the image’s tones, depth of field, and selective pin-sharp focus compared to my second choice.”

Unknown Reflections

by Photographer Jason Audain

“In my opinion is a daring and original submission, employing simple black and white tools of light and reflection resulting in an intriguing image”

The Walk for Peace

by Photographer Micah James

“I find this to be a strong image with a strong message – especially for an under 18 photographer”

Blue Devil’s Inferno

by Photographer Jason Audain

“This is a deliberate, considered work that brings together the art of the blue devil with the intricate patterns of nature and the spontaneous beauty of an open flame to create an image that is uniquely Trinidadian in its cultural resonance.”

Los Elementos

by Photographer Micah James

“This is a thoughtful image that required careful planning and design. That it is carried out with a deceptive simplicity and clarity only reinforces the quality of the overall effort and thoughtful execution.”

Timeless

by Photographer Rayhaan Joseph

“I was very moved by this photograph. It went straight to my heart. Two deeply connected lives. I immediately imagined them full of stories. Late in life so many are without companionship and the gentleness of a loved one. This photograph is a poignant reminder that intimacy, love, tenderness are not the domain of the young only. The bird’s eye perspective works really well. It allows us to see such beautiful textures of skin and hair. We see the marks of life. We see the form of their bodies. This all combines to tell its own story. For me, this is a memorable photograph.”

The Walk for Peace

by Photographer Micah James

“I think this is a brilliant storytelling image. It struck me with such force as soon as I saw it. I immediately thought to myself that it could hold its own as a news photograph on the website of any local or international media house. I was very impressed that it was taken by a teenager. Beautifully composed. Great eye, great instinct. To capture this kind of image requires close attentiveness to the present moment as it’s unfolding. Everything is happening really fast in front of you. Split second decisions to make slight adjustments in the angle make all the difference in the feel of an image like this. You nailed it! “

Portal to Sadhu’s Temple

by Photographer Adrian Bernard

“This striking image caught my attention immediately and stood out from the many landscape photos submitted.

The lighting was breathtaking and just plain beautiful. I appreciate the story being told of the beauty existing because of man’s effort and caring to build the temple in the sea juxtaposed with the complete opposite of man’s destructive nature ie. the discarded tyres.

The whole scene looks very natural and untouched and portrays a powerful statement in my eyes, especially in today’s world where the environment is in grave danger. I would hang this picture on my wall.”

Beautiful Connections

by Photographer Nathan Nancoo

“This struck me as not only technical prowess but a good eye for detail.

I can get lost looking at this photograph as it draws me in and makes me look at every line of the woven threads.

I can’t get tired of it. Even though it is something created by nature, the abstract nature of the shapes created gives me the impression its created by a machine. I think the fact that the spider isn’t in the picture makes it even more interesting, which makes me congratulate the photographer in his/her judgment on making it an abstract piece rather than a regular old spider’s web.”