2008 Q3 Contest
Reception
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1st Place: Jay Reiter from New Hampshire, United StatesJudges Comments
This is just a delightful image brought about by a photographer's due diligence for moments beyond the obvious. Well done!
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2nd Place: Lauren Brooks from Oregon, United StatesJudges Comments
An odd, unexpected, apparent grab shot. Though the composition is not great, it is fascinating to look at what everyone is doing, including many oblivious to the kid being thrown in the air. This is an image that Cartier-Bresson would get from a wedding (except in black & white and of course, perfect compositon).
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3rd Place: Franck Boutonnet from Rhone, FranceJudges Comments
I love the sense of mystery here. Well composed, good grabbed moment.
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4th Place: Nick Kirk from Lanarkshire, ScotlandJudges Comments
Of all the fireworks photos submitted, this was the best one. It has an uncluttered background, the fireworks are sharp and the couple are not smack center in the photo. Very nicely done.
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Judges Comments
A very nice toast shot, that even though it centers on the bride, the groom is in it as well as some of the guests. Very clean.
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6th Place: Paul Johnson from Florida, United StatesJudges Comments
Great expressions on the bride and groom are framed nicely against the dark sky and people holding the sparklers. This photo has energy and projects a feeling that this wedding was a lot of fun. Wish there was a little bit more space at the top so the groom's fist wasn't so close to the edge of the frame.
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7th Place: Daria Bishop from Vermont, United StatesJudges Comments
In the midst of what are usually raucous receptions, this was a very tender moment. Very genuine, very sweet.
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8th Place: John Hudetz from Colorado, United StatesJudges Comments
Great faces on the kids running to the bride. It's a split second before they all reach her, which makes the photo work. A nice moment with all the assembled kids running to the bride. Great expressions on the kids' faces and the bride as well.
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9th Place: Brad Walters from Colorado, United StatesJudges Comments
A solid action shot of the groom being thrown in the air. The groom's expression and body placement is perfect. Excellent mid-air toss. Really gets a sense of the moment and the fun in the room.
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10th Place: Mary Kate McKenna from Maryland, United StatesJudges Comments
A kiss from left field. Good grab. These moments don't linger.
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11th Place: Heather Banks from Central Texas, United StatesJudges Comments
I liked this photo the best of all the sleeping shots because it also showed this mostly eaten, huge plate of food. If the photo had been just of the child, it wouldn't have that much of an impact, but because the food was included, you know EXACTLY why the child has crashed.
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12th Place: Lelia Scarfiotti from Siena, ItalyJudges Comments
Late night lighting and color set up the contrast between the elegance of the wedding dress and it's surroundings, to create the lasting postcard quality of this photograph.
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13th Place: Charlotte Geary from Virginia, United StatesJudges Comments
Intimacy of moment and clean composition combine to make this image successful.
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14th Place: Adam Welch from Colorado, United StatesJudges Comments
Perfect timing on the toast by the best man. Both the bride and groom show great emotion and getting a few of the guests laughing too helps.
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15th Place: Amy Root-Donle from Maine, United StatesJudges Comments
Nice version of the bouquet shot. Well composed. You can almost feel the tension.
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16th Place: Dorota Kaszuba from Warsaw, PolandJudges Comments
Timing of moment creates a portal to the emotional payoff and entry point into the action of this image. The slow exposure and subsequent blur add to the energy.
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17th Place: Tony Cabrera from Illinois, United States -
18th Place: Paul Johnson from Florida, United States -
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20th Place: Jonathan Kirshner from Illinois, United States
