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The images formed part of the autumn round of a competition organised by photographic charity PhotoVoice and professional printing service theprintspace.

‘Every quarter we see the standard of the submissions rising, and this quarter was no different with a huge number of fantastic quality submissions,’ organisers said.

The winner of the ‘Stories of Encounters’ contest is due to be announced on 5 November.

The shortlisted entries will go on show from 6-16 November at theprintspace, 74 Kingsland Road, London E2 8DL.

For further details, including a list of the shortlisted photographers, visit the PhotoVoice website.