Honorable Mention
Man with a Blue Hat
DESCRIPTION
In the township of Soweto in South Africa, there still exists informal settlements, or shanty town areas. Often huts in these settlements are painted in bright colours. This photograph shows an inhabitant standing in front of his green painted dwelling wearing a matching coloured t-shirt and a blue hat. AUTHOR
Chris Kirby is a photographer from the United Kingdom.Chris specialises in the areas of: culture and identity, sustainable development, beliefs and religion, the environment, social issues and marginalised communities. He works mostly in the UK and Africa.
He was admitted to Kingston College of Art and Design and later obtained a diploma in journalism from the British School of Journalism. His photography has been exhibited in the UK and Europe, has featured in numerous print and online publications, and won recognition in international awards.
