2008 Q2 Contest
Emotion
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1st Place: Meg Baisden from Florida, United StatesJudges Comments
I love the connection between them. The photographer captured the exact moment. It's a pretty tight, simple image that works very well. Great expressions and the photographer made this a strong photo by getting in close and filling the frame with the couple--all while using a shallow depth of field allowing the subjects to stand out from an otherwise distracting background.
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2nd Place: David Bracho from Illinois, United StatesJudges Comments
This behind the scenes photograph is very intimate and emotional as the bride and groom kiss the hands of a relative that could not make it to the ceremony. The photographer made a beautiful image in a very sad situation. The layers of relatives and the framing of the image contribute to the impact of emotion. This is another great example of the photographer shooting beyond the expected settings. Very touching moment.
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3rd Place: Michael Barber from Ohio, United StatesJudges Comments
The photographer captured a very emotive moment with a clean, dark background that allows the subjects and soap bubbles to stand out. The slight tilt adds to the dynamic motion of the couple. Including a couple faces of the guests gives the image context
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4th Place: Scott Lewis from Pennsylvania, United StatesJudges Comments
Strong composition, great emotion and nice light create a moment of joy for this bride that makes this a compelling image. Champagne bottle adds another layer of strength to the image.
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A very nice, quiet moment sensitively shot. I wish I could see their hands. I think it would make the photo even stronger and more engaging. I guess I'm a soft touch for the quiet tender moments. From the distance and lens selection, the photographer has let us see this couple in their own world in the middle of a very big day in their lives. It's a great picture of a couple paying complete and compassionate attention to the other.
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6th Place: Jessica Weiser from Maine, United StatesJudges Comments
This is such a sweet and tender moment between women who clearly love each other. It's also completely unselfconscious. Good job on the photographer's part for seeing this moment and being able to capture it without disturbing it.
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7th Place: Adrian Popescu from Bucharest, RomaniaJudges Comments
It's hard to resist an old guy crying. He's got a weather beaten face and hands that look like they've seen their share of manual labor. He doesn't seem like the kind of man who lets his emotions out very often. Even though you don't see the bride's face, her dress and veil from behind are very feminine and he's holding her like he doesn't want to let her go. It's very touching.
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Kudos to the photographer for shooting the couple in their room. It feels more intimate than the traditional settings. I like the contrast between the groom and the bride. Nice juxtaposition
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Unusual quirky moment, very nicely executed. The longer lens helps isolate the subject from the background. And by including just the two incoming forearms, the image is dynamic.
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Very nice framing with out-of-focus emotion and joyful expression on the bride lead you in and out of this frame creating a strong composition.
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11th Place: Lisa Pittman from Central Texas, United StatesJudges Comments
I guess it's expected that a bridesmaid is going to cry her eyes out as her dear friend says her vows. But this is a lovely one. The color and light are soft and shimmering and the young woman has such an expressive face. Big brown eyes and big tears
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12th Place: Daniel Kudish from Quebec, CanadaJudges Comments
Emotion on the dad framed by the wedding couple is very strong in this frame where again the composition leads us to the emotion.
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13th Place: Barbara Warren from Pennsylvania, United StatesJudges Comments
Beautiful angle and composition make this image very strong. The warm color tone and expression of the woman and boy are great, especially in conjunction with the hand at right!
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14th Place: Barbara Perotti Casagrande from Sicily, ItalyJudges Comments
bwAn interesting yet subtle moment between generations. The expressions are nicely ambiguous. The photographer captured a telling moment with the older woman's hand placed on the bride's chin. The well-placed groom looking off adds to the intimacy between the women.
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15th Place: Matt Kim from Northern California, United StatesJudges Comments
I love this couple for their complete surrender to each other in this hug. The tilt of her neck and his arms completely around her with big hand holding her back in such a loving way. Ah love
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16th Place: Scott Juarez from Northern Texas, United States -
17th Place: Mary Kate McKenna from Maryland, United States -
18th Place: Genevieve Nisly from Ohio, United States -
19th Place: Lidia Bagnara from Italy, Italy -
20th Place: George Wong from Singapore, Singapore
