2004 Fall Contest
Silhouettes, Shadows & Light
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Judges Comments
Silhouettes are irresistible to most photographers. I suspect that is why a category is dedicated to the technique. But a silhouette alone seldom makes a great image. Don't rely it. An image should still evoke a feeling, tell a story, capture a moment or produce any number of other photojournalistic qualities before it is complete. This image does. What a beautiful image. Exquisite use of light and body language. Graphic and appealing
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Judges Comments
Attractive photo, divine ray of light on the sandals, technically proficient. A strong category showing a variety of technical expertise combined with subtle and quiet moments...the irony of bridesmaids wearing flip-flops caught in a ray of light.
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3rd Place: George Weir from Pennsylvania, United States -
4th Place: Dean Saffron from Queensland, AustraliaJudges Comments
The photograph of the groomsmen on the rock has a surreal quality that kept drawing me back.
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5th Place: Johwanna Alleyne from Alberta, CanadaJudges Comments
Consider a silhouette simply as another form of lighting. It either helps an image or hurts it. In this image, lighting (a partial silhouette) retains the quality of the moment. Lighting accentuates by isolating the subject while at the same time providing a border to help keep the viewer's eyes within the image.
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6th Place: Pavel Stehlik from Florida, United StatesJudges Comments
The girls standing in the window is simple yet powerful.
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Judges Comments
Lesser photographers would have never seen this image. They would have attached a strobe and blasted it. Thankfully, the photographer yielded to the quality of light, preserving it while still waiting for the moment – a gentle leaning forward that made all the difference.
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8th Place: Mindy Myers from Iowa, United States -
9th Place: Cameron Gillie from Wisconsin, United StatesJudges Comments
Perfectly composed, silhouette retains some detail, arresting stance.
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10th Place: Matt McGraw from North Carolina, United States
