Really difficult to thin it down to the few permitted -- I regret not giving recognition to a number of submissions here. The following Honorable Mentions consistently rose to the top as I was comparing, considering, and analyzing (in no particular order):
Walter's Silver Man was my favorite image of a street performer.
![](https://pbase.com/image/164795799/medium.jpg)
Yaron did a good job of capturing the mood with this drummer in action.
![](https://pbase.com/image/110383542/medium.jpg)
Ken has done an impressive job of capturing a good, clear shot of this performing trio.
![](https://pbase.com/image/111969721/medium.jpg)
Peter's perspective and treatment of this live performance image intrigues me.
![](https://pbase.com/image/164099368/medium.jpg)
Robin has captured this moment during what promises to be a lively and entertaining performance.
![](https://pbase.com/image/145536530/medium.jpg)
Third place:
I really enjoy Marcel's classic portrait of the quintessential New Orleans jazz artist.
![](https://pbase.com/image/124146212/medium.jpg)
Second place:
A hearty nod to Walter's capture of this colorful and delightful dancer fully engaged in her performance.
![](https://pbase.com/image/155492570/medium.jpg)
First place:
With this image, Enrico has done a great job technically of capturing and presenting this scene, and also effectively draws the viewer into the raw emotion of the performance.
![](https://pbase.com/image/89596522/medium.jpg)
Nicely done, Enrico!