/ 2025 / /

• Prize
  Shortlist
• Photographer
  Quaniet Richards, South Africa
• Category
  Africa
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  @bnw_greyscale @quaniet_richards

In Cape Town’s city centre, a minibus taxi crosses a rainbow-painted crosswalk, a bold symbol of the Pride movement and LGBTQ+ visibility. Reflected in a rain puddle, the scene becomes a layered moment of colour, movement, and meaning. This image speaks to the coexistence of everyday urban life and the ongoing fight for inclusion, dignity, and equality. A fleeting reflection, yet a powerful reminder that pride is not just a moment, it’s a presence, grounded in the streets we walk every day.

Quaniet Richards is a Cape Town-based photographer and storyteller passionate about capturing the city’s untold stories in black and white. Through his lens, he reveals the raw beauty, resilience, and diversity of urban life, using photography as a tool for connection, empathy, and powerful storytelling. As the founder of #humansofcapetown, Quaniet brings together a vibrant community of photographers to shoot, share, and shape the visual narratives that define Cape Town’s unique spirit.