Roger Tooth says: “This is a great representation of a British child play acting as a US cultural icon in a back-alley of a midland city. The way that the boy confronts the camera and viewer is irresistible. The few details in the background eloquently give clues to where the picture was taken. The colour is saturated well and the picture is pin-sharp from front to back.
Danny Treacy says: “The Western Ranger image has a subtle ambiguity that increases the viewers desire to engage with it. It addresses notions of stereotype, ethnicity and the state of ‘Britishness’ in contemporary society. There is a strong aesthetic quality to the image, the elements of composition, contrast and colour are all considered and used effectively.”
Photograph: Aaron Yeandle
Kelly Thomson of iStockphoto says: "This is a nice execution of a very gray scene. When there is little colour, you rely on great composition and movement."
Photograph: Glenn Humphrey
Simon Moran says: "This is a totally dreamy scene that works on so many levels."
Photograph: Christopher Rutter
Photographer Jill Mead says: "I love this image. It made me look twice as it's unusual and also gloriously happy. This lad looks like he is being elevated by the sheer force of water. His hands are clenched in anticipation of the curtain of cold water bursting up at him. It's an idyllic moment to capture and reminded me of Nick Danziger photo of kids playing with a water hydrant in Glasgow. The two behind look like they have just taken a photo or sent a text, while this lad just leaps for joy. I think it's on the south bank in London. He must have gone home dripping wet. Its something we all should try."
Photograph: Luca di Filippo
