2006 Fall Contest
Creative Portraits
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1st Place: Paulina Westerlind from Stockholm, SwedenJudges Comments
Throwing the bride photos tend not to work, but this one does, I only wish it had been tighter and wish you were a little more over the subject. I want a lot, but then again if you had, it'd be first [for me]. I like the contrast of the all black tuxes and the bride's expression. A peak action portrait, perhaps a new category
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2nd Place: Grace Kim from Washington, United StatesJudges Comments
Unusual lens choice creates a painterly portrait. Simple, direct and very well executed…this has nice light, and strong graphics working for the image.
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3rd Place: John Prutch from Washington, United StatesJudges Comments
You said creative portraits. I think this one works very well in telling us who this young lady is, or seems to be. In the outdoor environment, big sweep of the dress. A good image.
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4th Place: Anne Ryan from Illinois, United StatesJudges Comments
This was a fun idea and very well executed. The lines and blurred traffic draw you into the couple with a sense of motion. Even the color works well.
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5th Place: Mark Earthy from London, EnglandJudges Comments
Sensuous, beautiful natural portrait.
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I like the graphic simplicity and cleanliness of this image. A nice portrait of a man that shows his distict features well. The white background and black hat and clothing contrast perfectly
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The thought process of this portrait makes it unusual and memorable. Groom without coat in the forest and the color of the autumn leaves out the car window give it the quality any good portrait needs, setting or face. This has both.
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8th Place: Quin Cheung from Alberta, CanadaJudges Comments
As non-traditional as you can get. This very interesting portrait certainly defines the character of those in the photo.. Very, very well done and interesting.
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9th Place: Jennifer Bebb from British Columbia, CanadaJudges Comments
I like the warmth of the background, and how it works with the skin of the woman. The texture in the fabric and the quality of light all mix together to form a nice portrait.
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This portrait gives one an intimate look at this relationship. Sharing the milkshake reminds me of a 1950's courtship. Overall, this was a nice moment enhanced by composition and color.
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A barefoot bride, a groom in red tennis shoes and Shea Stadium. What else do you need? You need to catch them in peak leap with great expressions and shear delight. What else can be said of such a joyful portrait
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12th Place: John Ly from Southern Texas, United StatesJudges Comments
Good use of late-day light, wide angle and introducing the unusual component of the bride in the desert. I enjoy looking at this image.
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13th Place: Anil Tohani from Essex, EnglandJudges Comments
A very alluring portrait, but it needed to be tighter. When you have that face, with that color the background and tilting the camera are irrelevant, use what's there and you'd have been much higher
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14th Place: Matt McGraw from North Carolina, United StatesJudges Comments
This photographer knew what he/she wanted and made it happen. Not an easy image to capture. This must have been a Southern wedding on a very romantic stormy evening. Is that Scarlet in the photo?
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15th Place: David Wittig from Illinois, United StatesJudges Comments
Fantastic, graphic and natural portrait. Love the trane replicating the road.
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16th Place: Rebecca Blissett from British Columbia, CanadaJudges Comments
Funny portrait, nice light. What's up with the goggles and the dog???
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17th Place: Rob Garland from Virginia, United StatesJudges Comments
Powerful yet humorous portrait using color and symmetry.
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18th Place: Sergio Lopez from Arizona, United States -
19th Place: Sol Tamargo from Riviera Maya, Mexico -
20th Place: Kelvin Koh from Singapore, Singapore
