树·先生

（China）

GR III

Judge's comment
This reminds me of a fleeting moment between a child and their parent. The composition and lighting make it a compelling frame with multiple frames within a frame, yet the identities of the subject are in shadow which makes it relatable and universal.

刘旻尚

（China）

GR IIIx

Judge's comment
Using a cell phone in public is such an everyday occurrence. This photo captures that and make it beautiful and abstract - a man on his phone amidst this minimal scene with a pop of color. The man is also so close yet so far from the person next to him who seems to be exhausted and napping.

张裕烽

（China）

GR III

Judge's comment
Walking is such a common occurrence and activity that we forget it's beauty and universality to the human experience. The lighting isolates the legs and obscures the identity of the walker. This image is bold and abstract turning this activity into an artful sight.

潘宇轩

（China）

GR IIIx

Judge's comment
This photo beautifully depicts the everyday life of workmen. The unified emerald colours of their uniforms match perfectly with the muted soil as well as the hazy background skyline. The whole scene portrays a routine hardship life under a collecive culture. The gestures and actions of the nine workmen are also very well timed to complete a poetic yet candid snapshot.

Adam Taufiq Suharto

（Malaysia）

GR III

Judge's comment
This photo uses a elevation angle to tell an everyday story inside a school or community centre. Actions are packed within the well-spotted 'circle' frame, with each of the members focussing on their own tasks or living in their own world. The process of 'word making' gives the viewer a sense of fun guess, with the passing of 'M' is cleverly placed in the centre of the image. Complication is masterfully tackled with all elements balanced and structured. The colour tones are very truthful and aesthetically pleasing too.

Cristobal A. Padilla Moreno

（Chile）

GR III

Judge's comment
The split lighitng temperature of the two sections in the photo gives an illusion of two different worlds. The phtoographer also brillantly chose to stand on a spot where the diverging perspectives of the two corridors were captured beautifully. The scenes shown on both sides are exceptionally detailed and inviting to more discovery. For me, it is like reading 2 different photos but in a single photo. It is a joy to feel how this night scene vividly delivers.

祎水

（China）

GR III

Judge's comment
The power lines simultaneously look like the strings on an instrument and staff notation. The hand in the photo appearing to grasp the lines enriches the shot, lending a whimsical air to the everyday scenery. Photos often share the viewpoint of the photographer, but this one in particular really lets the viewer see the blue sky and power lines from their perspective. You can almost feel the temperature in the shot with the cold winter air communicated nicely by the color tone and the patches of snow remaining on the ground.

mizuka

（Japan）

GR III

Judge's comment
A woman in the foreground and a dog and man in the mirror. A wealth of information and layers in this single shot are effectively communicated directly to the viewer through monochromatic tones. Looking at each contrasting element reveals why this shot is so interesting: the expressions on the faces of the dog and man and the dynamic figure of the woman from behind. You begin to wonder, did the photographer want to photograph the dog but the woman and man ended up in the shot? Or did they intend to photograph the woman from behind but switch the focus to the dog and man because they were attracted? I love how this shot because it makes you imagine what happened before and after.

Nati Namvong

（Thailand）

GR II

Judge's comment
This funny shot captures the wild curiosity of a child. It really demonstrates the mobility of the GR and its ability to quickly capture moments. When suddenly confronted with a funny, exciting scene, it allows you to capture it at a moment’s notice. I think when with a child, you see and feel things you’ve never experienced before. It truly seems like the photographer captured a snapshot of their everyday life as it happened.

快门师傅 徐威

（China）

GR III

Judge's comment
The image is masterfully layered with different elements, I can see the state of the people in the sunset, from near to far. The big dog takes up an important part of the picture, and I think it will lick the camera at any time. Without its “intrusion”, this will be a very ordinary work.
There must be humid air, warm sunshine, and laughter at the scene. It’s a comfortable evening, especially in such a big busy city in China as shown in the picture, and I believe such a comfortable time is worth cherishing. I don’t know if the photographer was one of the participants of this waterside “leisure party”, but I am grateful to him and through his photo, I feel that I am involved in this wonderful afternoon.

略商

（China）

GR III

Judge's comment
This photo gave me a deep composition impression from the beginning. Many days after the first screening, I asked myself which photos I still remember, this photo appeared in my mind at first. I seldom simply summarize the principles of composition, but there is no doubt that this is a simple and clean black-and-white work, and I like this unique black-and-white expression of GR. I used to wonder what this thin young man was looking at and thinking, but it suddenly dawned on me that this is exactly what the photographer wanted me to do. Hehehe, well I fell for the trap. An unintentional yet interesting piece.

Akiko Nishida

（Japan）

GR IIIx

Judge's comment
Haha, is he being forced to brush his teeth by his father? That’s too funny! Did the father keep him under control? It seems like something I’ve done with my own child. The father looks very strong and patient, while the child can only hold his feet, close his eyes, and open his mouth... When all this happened in the aisle of this warm family, I believe it was the mother who took this interesting photo.
When the child grows up and discovers that his photo of being controlled by his father to brush his teeth when he was a child has been selected for the GR competition, he must can’t help but laugh. Of course, he will definitely recall his father and mother. All of this will eventually become the value of GR’s daily photography, and the warm bits and pieces are always worth remembering!

nicole sánchez

（Portugal）

GR III

Judge's comment
There are multiple layers in this image that make me pause and reflect, evoking a sense of mystery. The individual in the shadows seems to escape time, almost like a spirit from another dimension. The city in the background, bustling with motion and life, contrasts sharply with the calm solitude in the foreground. The corridor feels like a metaphor for the soul's journey, a path leading away from the familiar and into the unknown. The black-and-white tones enhance the drama, turning the image into more than just a moment, it becomes a story without words.

Eric Lopez

（Spain）

GR III

Judge's comment
CHAOS! But chaos in a good way. There’s so much happening in this image that it almost makes your eyes wander in circles. I think the composition is excellent, with a touch of humor that I truly appreciate. It raises countless questions that let the imagination run wild. Bath time often means kids struggling with soap in their eyes, and they hate it. But what if this foam bomb is their way of turning the tables? With goggles on, the kid becomes a fearless shark in the water, while the adults are left squinting and wiping soap from their faces.The hand in the bottom right corner seems to be trying to stop it all. But is it too late? The white foam acts as a canvas that enhances the scene. Well done!

Shiho Ichimura

（Japan）

GR10

Judge's comment
This is an image I find myself returning to again and again. It has something that truly makes me pause for a moment and brings a smile to my face, a metaphor for this year's theme. Just like everyday life can be quite predictable, you might think you know what's hiding under all those layers of newspaper. Or do you? Sure, the shapes and patterns look very familiar. But can we ever be completely certain? Perhaps this wrapped package holds a surprise, something unexpected that breaks the monotony of our all-too-familiar daily life. In the end, it’s a reminder that even in the most predictable moments, there’s always room for the unexpected to reshape our perspective. I really like this one.

Yury Zhirnokleev

（Russian Federation）

GR IIIx

Judge's comment
I’m captivated by slightly abstract images, and this one is truly exquisite, it reminds me of van Gogh. On a bright autumn day, the photographer beautifully shifts focus from the vibrant landscape to its stunning reflection in the water.
The mirror effect creates an artistic twist.
Yellow leaves stand out over a canvas offered by the blue sky reflected in the water, with swirls accentuating the painting-like effect. Gentle ripples on the water draw the dark branches in a fine way, and the leaves fallen on the surface of the pool - bright like stars - bestow depth and double dimension to the image, giving visual meaning to the concept of duality between truth and representation.

惠

（China）

GR IIIx

Judge's comment
I like the fact that this image is both simple and complex at the same time.
A woman, dressed in white - like the clouds - is cycling on a bike blue - like the sky - and the scene is captured through a metal, white, perforated panel.
The narrow chromatic range helps blending the opposites: flowing, natural shapes are pitting against hard, manmade artifacts.
The forward movement is amplified by the light tilt of the panel, given by the photographer’s perspective, who is shooting from a slight angle and is not facing the scene frontally. The windswept, waving lock of black hair adds an extra dynamic touch to the ensemble. The timing was perfect: the crosses formed by the metal beams are placed in a way that creates a pleasant framing.

Jay Melliza

（Philippines）

GR III

Judge's comment
This picture captures a beautiful balance of light and shadow.
The left side of the image is darker, gradually revealing more light on the right: I find it pleasing to the eye. Some leaves might be burning in the background? Or is it just thick mist? The fog does the trick and beautifully enhances the warm sunlight filtering through the branches, adding depth and intrigue to the scene. The viewer wanders in search of details that could explain this beautiful, almost magical, rural scene. The two people in the image blend seamlessly into the composition, allowing the true star -light- to shine!

心若止水

（China）

GR III

Judge's comment
This shot strangely captures a tremendous sense of both excitement and quiet. The birds in the cages and the blue light lend a unique sensation to the shot, which causes the imagination to run wild.

Maksym Romenskyi

（Portugal）

GR IIIx

Judge's comment
In this shot, the main subject is the woman’s legs, white pumps, and a small child’s feet. Coupled with the portrait of the woman that happens to be on the table, this photo seems to tell the story of the woman’s life.

Giuseppe Critone

（Italy）

GR IIIx

Judge's comment
In this photo, the actual image and reflection in the window glass seem to have switched places, and the woman’s expression makes it seem like we’re traveling with her through time and space.

Cezar Niculescu

（Romania）

GR III

Judge's comment
An intriguing moment in an ordinary day. Like a still from a moody art film, the image takes a mundane stage and populates it with actors, each with their own concerns and lives unfolding. We're presented with multiple leading frames, each with it's own focal point from near mid and distance. This is an exquisite masterclass in observation, anticipation, composition, technical capture, remarkable technology, mood and postproduction.

Adam Ramjean

（United Kingdom）

GR III

Judge's comment
A modern tableau with a diverse cast of characters in anticipation of an unknown moment. Each of the subjects has their own unique personality and story, yet they're all here together at this one time as witness, just as the author has become another member of the event; both participant and observer. I'm intrigued about their journeys to this point and the lives that have shaped them. Beautifully observed, composed captured and executed.

UMARETA DAN

（France）

GR III

Judge's comment
A moment buzzing with massed humanity, fizzing with their collective energy, excitement and passion. In this moment we are not individuals, we are the crowd. One mind, one shared body. For the author to have the duality to be in the moment and yet apart from it enough to turn around and capture this shows a deep engagement not just in their craft but also in the very nature of being a human and reflecting deeply on that. In this one image we have everything that we aspire to as an artist, and photographer.

于斯也

（China）

GR III HDF

Judge's comment
The photograph beautifully captures a slice of everyday life. I like the child being illuminated by a small light source. It’s a compelling study in contrast and isolation.
The composition effectively centers the child, drawing the viewer's eye immediately to their expression and the warmth of the light. The shadows cast by the light create a dramatic effect, highlighting the contours of the child's face and enhancing the emotional weight of the image. I love the use of negative space around the subject amplifies the sense of solitude, making the viewer acutely aware of the child's environment—or lack thereof.
Framing is also key here; the light acts as a focal point, guiding the viewer’s gaze inward. The perspective chosen suggests intimacy and vulnerability, inviting empathy and reflection. Overall, the interplay of light and shadow, along with thoughtful angle, creates a fascinating composition.

Z.h

（China）

GR IIIx

Judge's comment
This image captures an everyday life activity of going to the beach and transforms it into a very balanced composition, with the child blowing bubbles in the center, drawing the eye. The symmetry is further enhanced by the two pairs of figures on either side - one walking along the shoreline, the other investigating something in the wet sand. This mirrored arrangement creates a sense of harmony and the rhythm of shared experiences.
The use of light and shadow is masterful. The backlight from the sky creates a dramatic silhouette effect, transforming the figures into dark shapes against the bright horizon. The perspective, with the shoreline receding into the distance, creates a sense of vastness and timelessness.
This photograph is a powerful and evocative portrayal of everyday life with it’s skillful use of light and shadow.

Penphan Tarczaly

（Thailand）

GR III

Judge's comment
This image captures the everyday life of commuting to or from work in an urban setting. The composition, with the vertical panels dividing the frame, creates a sense of order and routine. The figures lined up behind the panels, though blurred, suggest a sense of anonymity and the collective experience of daily routines.
I like the interplay of light and shadow it adds another layer of meaning. The bright light filtering through the panels creates a stark contrast with the darker areas. I like how each individual person stands partially hidden, and obscured, emphasizing anonymity.
The frames within frames, with each panel act as a visual barrier and offer a glimpse into a private moment within a public space. The use of perspective, with the figures seemingly receding into the distance, creates a sense of depth.
Through its careful composition, use of light and shadow, and framing, the photograph invites viewers to contemplate the themes of anonymity, routine, and the juxtaposition of public and private life in the urban landscape. It's a poignant reminder of the ordinary moments that make up the fabric of our daily existence.

马可风

（China）

GR IIIx

Judge's comment
The classical beauty of simplicity requires a longer gaze, keep staring a little longer. A good creator can send everything he feels in the present to the future through visual language. Photos speak of the past, but how do people travel between the past and the future?
The fishing net, the boy, and the sea in front of you are surprisingly quiet. Where are they taking you to? Please keep watching, as if you are staring at your deceased self. Time will surrender to the moment when you bend down. The boy is still a boy, but he will say “Forever like the sea will dry and the rocks will fall apart. ”
People have been salvaging all their lives, salvaging gold, salvaging fish and shrimp, salvaging themselves. What are you salvaging at the moment? Condense “restraint” and “as you wish” with the simplest simple composition, so the viewer can stop for long. There are still many secrets hidden in the picture, waiting for you to discover.

Bjørn Kaas

（Senegal）

GR IIIx

Judge's comment
If a person with the word “LOVE” painted on the top of his head passed by in a hurry. Who will like it at first glance? Even I almost flew away as if blinded, but the uncontrollable clumsiness was “fixed” like a sculpture. Is it photography that exerts its medicinal effect, or is the divinity transcending?
Who wouldn’t “love” at the second glance? The “good” of a good photo can make the whole world press the pause button! Good photos make us cry and laugh. Why is it that such an ordinary daily routine attracts so much attention that I don’t want to move away from it?
In Abbas’s movie, a man rides on a motorcycle while holding flowers. The man in front of me must have come out of a movie or a theater. There is still dust and wrinkles on his clothes, and his performance is not finished yet.
At the third glance, who doesn’t want a cap inscribed with love, this cap is too heavy and sometimes makes people speechless. This man, of course, is not from the movies or the theater, he is just painting his own portrait in this world.

Nicholas Sansone

（United States）

GR III

Judge's comment
How to praise this moment? Flowers, hugs, and kisses can’t explain the power of life, especially the pain and joy of life. In ancient times people celebrated the birth of a child with fire shouting ceremonies. At this moment, the camera is transmitting and framing all emotions.
How to portray the appearance of loved ones? Printing technologies with ink or oil paint have already reproduced countless faces. The photographer is “portraying” it truly without any interference. The wife waves towards the role of a mother, and the child is at ease. Can you portray such a scene every other year? Because this is painting “home”, you will reap the fruit of “love” in 10 years.
How do we “portray” our family in the long and complicated days? Please be brave enough to pick up the camera to record the pain and joy of life in those moments of life and death, just like the warrior in the photo, who loves his family in front of you.