For the second consecutive year, a photographic portrait by local photographer Joe P Smith has been short-listed for exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in London as part of the prestigious Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize. 

Joe’s work entitled ‘Village Butcher’ was included in the final choice of 55 images out of an entry of 5,000 works from over 2,000 photographers.

The image forms part of Bank of Valletta’s calendar for 2015 that has the theme of traditionally-produced and genuine Maltese delicacies, and features Zurrieq butcher Anthony Vella producing the favourite delicacy of Maltese sausage made using traditional methods and according to his own special recipe.

The exhibition at London’s National Portrait Gallery runs until 21 February 2016.