2008 TTD Contest
TTD - Water
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1st Place: Kevin Beasley from Louisiana, United StatesJudges Comments
This is a technically difficult image to create. We love the conceptual approach and the fact that the photograph tricks the eye with the reverse ceiling. Nice job of controlling the light here. It's absolutely beautiful…We love the texture of the veil and the skin underwater.
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2nd Place: Bartosz Jastal from Silesia, PolandJudges Comments
This image kept us coming back for a second look. We love the candid real-life feeling of excitement and terror that the water is freezing. The infrared works very well to contrast against the black suit and all the shadows. The foliage draws the viewer into the frame with all the contrasting elements.
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3rd Place: Elaine Soong from Alberta, CanadaJudges Comments
Great timing execution! Where was this photographer? The subtle drag of the shutter to emphasize motion is working well. No accidental merging of the couple along with nice negative space distribution. The B&W really helps complement this frame. We are also drawn to the rocks and the bird poo. The bride not being afraid to walk through that definitely supports her trashing.
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4th Place: Artur Lastowski from Gdansk, PolandJudges Comments
We love the passion behind the kiss. It's almost as if he will be locked into those lips regardless how big the wave is. The freezing of the splash and the timing of the shot along with a creative cropping choice make this image work for us!
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Judges Comments
The color of the light contrasting against the red draws us into this photo. Perhaps this photo would have scored higher if the background was cleaner. The pole and steps in the background slightly detract. We do love the line and shape of the couple against the backlight as if they were dancing.
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6th Place: David Lau from New Jersey, United StatesJudges Comments
We love the look on their face as they are about to be swept off their feet. The surge is over their heads!!! The fear and excitement of surprise rule this photo. We may suggest slightly different framing or cropping as the negative space above their heads to the left is a little distracting. Nice moment though, and one the couple will always use as the memory of the waves that were taller than them!
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7th Place: Rick Collins from British Columbia, CanadaJudges Comments
Nice composition and use of natural light. Wish the splash was crushing the B&G.
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Judges Comments
We like the repeating patterns of the pillars and the B&G pillar. The crop without their heads is a nice creative juxtaposition against the poles. The splash is the added bonus here.
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9th Place: Bartosz Jastal from Silesia, PolandJudges Comments
LOTS of energy here. The bride is getting the splash trashing of a lifetime. We wish we could see her face a little more. Good movement.
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10th Place: Kevin Beasley from Louisiana, United StatesJudges Comments
We do respect a bride going totally submerged. We know this kind of session is technically difficult to achieve and we must show props to the ability to control background ambient. The lighting on the subject is flawless and it makes us want to swim in this water with her with camera in hand.
