2004 Fall Contest
Reception
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Judges Comments
Receptions are celebrations. They should be fun. The term wedding party should refer only to what occurs after the group photos have been made. This image tells a story through mood. The tilted composition places the viewer on the dance floor as “Uncle Fred†performs his best moves. It's simple. It's fun. It works as an image to establish the mood of the event. Quirky view of dance, entertaining expression. Representative of everyone's beloved uncle, stepping out and letting loose.
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Judges Comments
Exceedingly tender and intimate moment, elicits feeling of nostalgia and a more simple time.
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3rd Place: Anne Ryan from Illinois, United StatesJudges Comments
It's a ready-made scene. The beautiful children, dresses and light were waiting for a good photographer to make the image. Of course, we know how fleeting and rare such moments occur. This image wins for pure loveliness.
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4th Place: George Weir from Pennsylvania, United StatesJudges Comments
The hand touching the boy's head combined a stunningly tender moment with extraordinary light.
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5th Place: Felix Lam from Ontario, Canada -
Judges Comments
You know when it's there; a great moment with great light combined with a great moment. All that was needed for a great photo. Images like this make it seem so simple. Most of us know better. This is an opportunity to make a wonderful image. Kudos to the photographer for not allowing it to pass unnoticed.
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Judges Comments
Superb pictorial composition with added element of moment. An image that relies on graphic shapes alone usually lacks sophistication. But when strong graphics meet equally strong moments, color and lighting it becomes an easy winner. Look at how a single color makes the image complete. Nice.
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9th Place: Tim Zielenbach from Georgia, United States -
10th Place: Heather Banks from Central Texas, United StatesJudges Comments
The little girl checking her shoes is priceless, a timeless moment we can all relate to.
