2006 Winter Contest
Transportation
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Judges Comments
A very funny picture caused by the juxtaposition of the hairy face on top of the bosomy figure. The contrast is so unexpected and couldn't be more different. This should have been entered in the Humor category. Very strong composition and use of juxtaposition to make a good story/ It could be a tad sharper but still an excellent moment and very well rendered.
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2nd Place: Leda Zych from Minnesota, United StatesJudges Comments
The light is radiant, the composition dynamic and powerful. This image is rock solid, creative and very well seen. It tells the story so well. An excellent play on reflection and composition. One image has the mode of transportation, the driver and the church …. Including a moment. If I were at the horse track I just won the tri-fecta! I loved this frame.
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Judges Comments
Pros: The gesture between bride and the father (I assume) are what make this work. The gesture, though about his appearance, seems rather gentle and loving. Cons: The out of focus headrest at the lower left really distracts, both covering part of the bride and drawing the viewer's attention away. I love this image. The tenderness and gesture of the bride towards her father is revealing of their relationship. This kind of subtle and intimate image requires great reflexes.
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Judges Comments
Gorgeous use of the medium, (grainy black and white film) , strong composition and mood come together for this classic looking image.
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5th Place: Mark Kegans from Iowa, United StatesJudges Comments
The simplicity of the composition and vivid color contributes to the retro feel of this image. Obviously the couple is interested in the retro look, and the photographer has captured that beautifully. A great storytelling image. The photographer has utilized the wide angle effectively, including many of the elements of the day while giving a sense of the character of the event and people.
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6th Place: Marco Ficili from Sicily, ItalyJudges Comments
Very creative use of reflections to combine setting and subject in a very unique way. Well executed.
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Judges Comments
Pros: The body language/facial expression of the main woman really makes this. The second woman's lack of tension heightens the effect. Cons: The person cut off at the right is really troublesome as he or she is creeping into the image in a way that is not explained/clarified by the way the image is cropped.
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8th Place: Tim Zielenbach from Georgia, United StatesJudges Comments
Sometimes it pays to back off and see the environment. The mood and feeling of the moment is evident in this picture. I'm not sure if a small amount of fill flash would have helped or hurt the image – perhaps the photographer tried and picked the picture without the strobe?
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9th Place: Marianne Earthy from London, EnglandJudges Comments
I loved the campy feel to this wedding getaway photo. I kind of wish it would have been a little wider in scope (shot a little looser) and wished that the photographer had stepped back with a slightly less wide lens to minimize the whole “junk in the trunk†effect on the rear of the car. Cool photo!
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10th Place: David Murray from Georgia, United States -
11th Place: Tim Zielenbach from Georgia, United StatesJudges Comments
The bottom part of the picture does not match the top half of the image – love the top half. It has emotion, action – pizzazz. But the bottom half compositionally gets in the way.
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12th Place: Susan Stripling from Florida, United StatesJudges Comments
Great use of a reflection to suggest different generations of women. The white vs. dark clothes emphasize the difference.
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13th Place: Kimberly Jarman from Arizona, United StatesJudges Comments
Nice job of staying with the bride till the very end to catch this moment. I know the out-of-focus door lets us know that she is in the car but it is distracting and prevents the photo from reaching that next level.
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Judges Comments
Nice job of seeing the composition in a different way. I like the use of dead space and the framing of the bride and driver between the two alert horses.
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Judges Comments
Pros: The bride's body language and the rim lighting on her face make this work so well, as does the driver's concentration. Cons: The person's hand at lower right and the excessive sun in the window do not help. Why not move to get the sun behind the driver's head?
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16th Place: Hun Kim from Washington, United StatesJudges Comments
Magnificent use of color and light to create a beautiful image. The bride looks gorgeous and this quiet moment captures a certain intimacy and interior psychology of the subject.
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17th Place: Mary Kate McKenna from Maryland, United StatesJudges Comments
The joy this couple exhibits poking their heads out the door bears a strong resemblance to the exhilaration a dog experiences while being overwhelmed with the sensory experience. This euphoric photograph conveys their happiness.
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18th Place: Dave Arntson from North Dakota, United States -
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20th Place: Matt Emrich from Oregon, United States
