2007 Q1 Contest
Kids (being kids)
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Judges Comments
The moment is what put this one at the top of the winners list. Her flower basket is long forgotten in her quest to put an end to her flower girl duties. The guests, all turned around to check out the action, really top off the image. The reluctant flower girl is a great moment in very bad light, but content is king and everyone at that wedding will remember this moment - she will get equal billing with the bride in the stories for years to come - glad the photographer captured it
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I just liked this picture! The composition, the color palette all came together. It is such a lyrical and humorous photo. And without a face, anyone can relate to the child's actions. Great moment.
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3rd Place: Fabio Azanha from Portugal, PortugalJudges Comments
I like the little girl leaning out of the pew to be able to see what is going on up at the altar. She's trying to be discreet, but she really wants to see what is happening up there. I like the way the pillars with flowers lead your eye up the aisle to where the couple is standing.
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4th Place: Peggy Bair from Kansas, United StatesJudges Comments
A wonderful documentary moment with a beautiful color palette. While some might criticize its centered composition and slightly tilted horizon, I think the imperfections add to a sense that the moment was a little out of the photographer's control which to my mind underscores the spontaneous and realness of the moment captured.
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Embracing these kids reactions make this picture one for the family archive. Captures the essence of working with kids. The adults are just waiting their turn. Priceless.
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Who cares about a wedding when you can play with your Nintendo? The expression of concentration on the face of the boy in the center is priceless. Good composition and color make it a strong photo. It is a picture of the times. No playing with the rice and rose pedals or yawning, sleeping and nagging to leave for this group - they came prepared. Good for the photographer for getting away from the kid clichés and bringing home something fresher.
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Judges Comments
In a category about kids being kids this “Kissing, YUK!†Image is loaded with interaction and reaction, two elements the photojournalist is always looking for. It tells a complete story and has emotion and humor. It would have been improved by cropping about ½ inch off the top of the frame – don't need to see and get involved with that triangle of white dots in the ceiling in the background.
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It's all in the kid's expression. He can't believe he's going to be dancing with a real woman (or an older girl). Either way, he's going to remember this dance forever. And so will we after seeing this moment captured so well. Great shot. It's got some real nice energy going on.
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Great composition paired with a nice moment. All the hands working together to frame this poor little girl's face- well, she summed it up. Good use of natural light as well.
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Kids are generally pretty honest with their emotions and this photograph makes a strong comparison between the dancers and the little girl. Honest, thought provoking photo.
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11th Place: Dino Lara from Manila, PhilippinesJudges Comments
Kids are generally pretty honest with their emotions and this photograph makes a strong comparison between the dancers and the little girl. Honest, thought provoking photo.
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12th Place: Eric Cable from Oregon, United StatesJudges Comments
If I had a dime for every time I felt like making that face when out on an assignment. Besides a priceless expression on this girl's face, the fact that her fingers are covering the lens makes a funny picture even funnier. The use of the longer lens helps bring you into the girl and de-emphasizes the busy (but not terrible) background.
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13th Place: Jesse Prentiss from Michigan, United StatesJudges Comments
Reward for being in the right place. The spontaneous excitement, happiness and pure joy of expectation on this girl's face makes you slow down and participate.
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I loved the light and the quiet moment captured by the photographer. The crossed feet added the child's personality into the picture.
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15th Place: Joe Milton from Oregon, United StatesJudges Comments
Good use of technique to create a beautiful artistic glimpse of a child's moment. You can feel the fun.
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16th Place: Tor Clausen from Washington, United StatesJudges Comments
I like the exuberance and sheer joy captured in this photo.
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17th Place: Scott Lewis from Pennsylvania, United StatesJudges Comments
Check out the little man. Great way to photograph him making him look so small and out of his element. The relatively clean and simple composition also are used effectively. Color would have been a major mistake in this image. One thing I might try on this picture is cropping in from the left a tad just to get rid of the guy on the far left.
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18th Place: Mauro Pozzer from Vicenza, ItalyJudges Comments
This was a subtle picture, but it had a delicate quality to it that I really liked. The image had nice light and was well framed. Nice job by the photographer to see something so subtle
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19th Place: Di Bezi from New Jersey, United StatesJudges Comments
Seeing this opportunity and framing it in a especially elegant manner makes this quiet image a true keeper. Excellent scene of color and use of composition.
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Great lyrical moment. I loved her expression and body language. It captures the beauty of childhood.
