Street Photography nominee

Passing by a metal workshop on a bustling street in a Hong Kong alley, I snapped this shop owner having an afternoon siesta. The curve of his body fit perfectly with the jolting, curving slopes and gradients of his over crowded shop. His exhausted demeanor spoke exactly of his long tiring workday; in contrast his untouched, rusty and animated shop was bursting at the seams with life, with metal sheets and rusty poles spilling on to the streets.
*Shot with Leica M7, Kodak Portra 400

Josh Chow is a recent graduate of fashion and street photography, based in London, originating from Hong Kong. Most of his inspirations come from street life, capturing raw and unique moments, which are often powerful and emotional, or sometimes even humorous. The richness of his work reflects the multitude of places he explores, and his experiences growing up in different cities around the world. His constant need to discover new and strange environments and people, brings life and innovation into his work as he always strives to capture the most honest but daring of photos. He was involved in a collective called Street Photography London, along with various other photographers, with some of his work published in the Huffington Post.