Colin O'Brien playing a drum set on stage.
A young boy in Singapore with black hair and a beige polo shirt has a green parrot perched on his head.
Woman smiling, sitting in a white convertible car with the top down, against a clear blue sky during the Houston Art Car Parade.
A person dressed as Maleficent, a fictional character, sitting on the ground in front of a crowd, wearing black costume with horns and a floral crown, surrounded by people in plaid kilts during the 2026 Dickens on the Strand.
People taking selfies in front of a giant pigeon statue in New York City.
A tall brick building with many windows, reflecting the pink and orange hues of the sunset, surrounded by other high-rise buildings in an urban cityscape.
Person in the audience recording a performer singing into a microphone at a bar or club.
Two boys performing music; one playing electric bass guitar and singing into a microphone, the other playing drums with a focused expression, in a dark club setting.
People standing inside a New York City subway train car near the open door, with some on the platform, and signs indicating train directions and station information.
View of an urban area through a chain-link fence, showing graffiti-covered building walls and fire escape stairs on a brown brick building.
Colin O'Brien sitting at a drum set on stage during the Zildijan Young Drummer of the year contest looking serious while two men stand beside him, one playing a guitar. The stage has a bright blue backdrop.
A red cocktail in a glass tumbler with blackberries around the base, placed on a bar counter with a blurred bar background and a bartender in the background.
Lead singer of Lord Huron with a guitar performing on stage with red and purple lighting, raising two fingers in the air, and another musician in the background playing guitar.
Colin O'Brien playing the drums on a rooftop at night, with Houston city lights and tall buildings in the background.
A man sitting on a red bench in a dimly-lit room, looking at his smartphone with crossed legs, drink on a table in front of him, wooden wall in the background.
A young boy wearing a red and white Houston Rockets cap smiling with gaps in his teeth. Behind him, there is a car engine with a skull and dreadlocks decorative air filter on top.
Black and white photograph of a church tower with a cross on top and an open bell inside, against a cloudy sky.
A young woman with light skin and long brown hair smiling slightly, wearing a white sleeveless top with tied shoulder straps, outdoors with blurry trees in the background.
People dancing and enjoying live music at a dimly lit bar or nightclub, with a band playing on stage in the background.
Nightscene of a city street with people walking and a man sitting on the sidewalk being photographed by another person.
Pete Yorn performing on stage with guitar, illuminated by colored stage lights, with an audience watching.
A man wearing a gray cap and denim shirt playing an electric guitar on stage with a microphone nearby, with colorful blurred lights overhead and posters visible in the background.
Person standing outside a window, making a gesture with both hands, with a bandana on head, tattoos, and casual clothing, watching a band perform inside.
A utility pole with tangled wires in Bangkok at night, with buildings and cars in the background.
Young woman in a red tiered tulle dress holding a bouquet and a smartphone walking outdoors.
A person dressed as a clown in a striped costume stands next to a trash can on a city sidewalk, with another person walking past. The clown is leaning against a pole decorated with posters or signs.
Nighttime scene outside a comedy club called 'Comedy Mothership' with a neon sign and a line of people waiting to enter.
A person wearing a black shirt and a cap holding a fluffy, smiling Pomeranian dog with a colorful necklace in a busy indoor setting.
Night view of a Japanese-themed restaurant with glowing paper lanterns, a sign reading 'The Art of Japanese Highball,' outdoor seating, a mural depicting a festival scene, and a person using a phone near the entrance.
Two male Muay Thai fighters sparring in a boxing ring, one delivering a punch to the other's face, with a referee nearby.
Nighttime city street scene in Bangkok filled with pedestrians, yellow taxis, and vehicles, with bright neon signs and advertisements in Asian script on tall buildings.
Nighttime photo of the illuminated Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with people in the foreground and light rays from the building.
Sunset over a river with traditional Thai temple in the background, silhouetted against the sky, and boats and structures along the water in the foreground.
Young woman in a long, floral dress making a claw gesture and screaming in a forest.
Nighttime photo of Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with bright white lines outlining part of the building's shape and a large, out-of-focus red circle in the foreground.
Two yellow lion dance costumes with large expressive eyes and wide grins on stilts in front of a crowd during a street celebration.
Night view of Marina Bay Sands hotel, Singapore, with fireworks in the sky, illuminated landmark structures, and a boat with people on the water in the foreground.
Skateboarder performing a trick at night in an outdoor skatepark.
A man with a serious expression, sitting behind a white fence, is surrounded by two blurry people in motion in front of him. The scene appears to be outdoors with greenery in the background.
A small white strip of paper with the words 'Thank You!' written in blue stands on a bed of reddish-brown gravel. A leaf and small stick are visible among the gravel.
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Circular pattern of white and yellow dots on a black background, forming a stylized letter C and letter O.

Chris O’Brien is a photographer based in Houston, Texas.
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