Faces of Istanbul

• Prize
  Gold in People/Portrait
• Photographer
  Thomas Halfmann
• Technical Info
  Leica M10 Monocrom (APO Summicron 50-M), Leica SL (APO Summicron 90-SL, Summilux 80-R)
• Photo Date
  March 2025

"Faces of Istanbul" is a series of monochrome street portraits taken in March 2025. Set against dark backgrounds, each image captures the warmth, diversity, and character of Istanbul’s people—from street vendors and artists to elders and everyday passersby. The simplicity of black and white draws focus to expression and emotion, revealing a city alive with friendliness, resilience, and quiet beauty.