32 Creative Street Photos from the photo contest finalists!

Thank you to all the photographers that shared their best street photos in this photo contest in collaboration with John Batdoff. John Batdoff's street photography books are a bit of a departure from his more technical processing-focused books. These books focus more on his mindset and approach to street photography, while fueling readers with solid tips that will hopefully make you a more confident street photographer. What John loves about street photography are the barriers of entry are low (you just need a camera) and the only limits are your creative boundaries.

John Batdorff is an award-winning landscape and travel photographer and a nationally recognized authority on black and white photography. Splitting his time between Chicago and Montana, John enjoys the solitude of the countryside as well as the bustling city, finding subjects to photograph in both places.

Congratulations Grand Jury Winner "Settimana Santa 2011" by willemkuijpers

" This image really drew me in. It has a true journalistic style to it, which I love, and I kept staring at it wondering what they were all thinking. I love how each person is looking a different direction, which tells me there was definitely something going on behind the photographer. It's that mystery combined with the expressions, and the sharpness and restrained processing that I truly enjoyed here. The black and white conversion is spot on which gives it a timeless feel." - John Batdorff

Congratulations People's Choice "My Kind of Town..." by jimwatkins

"I think the people got it right with this choice. This is an excellent street image. The image tells a great story with the signage on the buses, the line of police in riot gear, and a lone women strolling through as if nothing was going on. Great juxtaposition and a thoughtful composition that was executed perfectly and topped off with just enough processing. This image shows intention, restraint, and vision. And of course, Chicago is My Kind of Town! " - John Batdorff

Congratulations Runner Up "Crossing" by olyfa

"I think this is a truly unique photo. I'm always telling my workshop participants to change up their perspectives, and this photo is exactly why we do that. It's a unique vantage point on an every day occurrence: crossing the street. The photographer clearly used the lines and use of color to their advantage which made for a very compelling image. It's an excellent composition!" - John Batdorff

Congratulations Runner Up "Morning Light" by kamilasliwinska

"This image made me want to sit and take in all the details. I love the grand archway with the light coming through. Waiting for a lone cyclist to go through the frame was a great choice, and I think the post processing really brought this image to life. Well done." - John Batdorff

"SLP_5477" by Cider_Monkey