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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK

Final shortlist: Urban

Urban catagory: Happy bus stop, by Ian Bottle.
Happy bus stop, by Ian Bottle.
Photograph: Ian Bottle.
Urban catagory: Heritage, by James Galpin
Heritage, by James Galpin.

James says: "This photograph seeks to compare and contrast two elements of contrasting cultural heritage within a modern urban setting. The Gilbert Scott telephone box, an icon of London heritage frames the eastern intervention of China Town within the Covent Garden setting of London."
Photograph: James Galpin/James Galpin
Urban catagory: Kelham Island, by Christopher Tait
Kelham Island, by Christopher Tait.

Chris says: "This shot was taken in one of the back alleys within Kelham Island in Sheffield. Once the heart of the steel and industrial sector it is now how to trendy flats, restaurants, student accommodation and of course the Kelham Island Museum. I like the gritty harshness of this photograph with the noise and the feel of times passed."
Photograph: Christopher Tait
Urban catagory: London summer, by Luca de Filippo
London summer, by Luca di Filippo.

Luca says: "London, a city were the magic mix of architecture, art and citizens' attitude make the public spaces a playground for the body and for the spirit."
Photograph: Luca di Filippo
Urban catagory: London, by Jo Wallace
London, by Jo Wallace.

Jo says: "This was taken in London and for me represents a child's view of growing up within an urban setting."
Photograph: Jo Wallace
Urban catagory: Pleasureland, by Ryan Miller
Pleasureland, by Ryan Miller.

Ryan says: "This photograph was part of a project that focuses on mundane places and objects within the UK."
Photograph: Ryan Miller
Urban catagory: Refelcted tree, by Claire Woolham
Refelcted tree, by Claire Woollam.

Claire says: "This majestic tree reflected in a London pavement reminds us how well nature endures in the urban city environment."
Photograph: Claire Woollam
Urban catagory: Regency gentleman, by Dashiell Jackson
Regency gentleman, by Dashiell Jackson.

Dashielle says: "My friend the Regency gentleman lounging outside his flat in Camden. Even in a place as diverse as London, it's surprising how many people think you have to wear a hoodie to live on a council estate."
Photograph: Dashiell Jackson
Urban catagory: Urban, by Karina Konieczny
Urban, by Karina Konieczny.

Karina says: "It is interesting when we go on a walk through the city what can we find."
Photograph: Karina Konieczny
Urban catagory: Welcom to hell, by Peter Kingsnorth
Welcom to hell, by Peter Kingsnorth.
Photograph: Peter Kingsnorth
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