An Island of Two
Carnival is most often witnessed at its loudest. This image looks elsewhere — finding, on a residential stairwell temporarily claimed by celebration, a couple entirely lost in each other. Around them, the day continues, but the couple remain unreachable, held inside a moment the noise cannot enter.
Awards
One Shot Photo Contest
2026Honorable Mentions
Film/Analog
Professional
An Island of Two
Carnival is most often witnessed at its loudest. This image looks elsewhere — finding, on a residential stairwell temporarily claimed by celebration, a couple entirely lost in each other. Around them, the day continues, but the couple remain unreachable, held inside a moment the noise cannot enter.
About Artist
Francis Augusto
Born in Angola and raised in South West London, Francis Augusto (b. 1993) is a self-taught multidisciplinary artist working across documentary photography, moving image, oral history, and creative health. His practice examines the rituals that shape identity and belonging — exploring how we make meaning in the nuances of the human experience.
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