2009 Q3 Contest
Toasting
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1st Place: Adrienne Maples from Kansas, United StatesJudges Comments
This is one of those perfect images that was a clear winner. Their expressions are totally symmetrical and the wine glass framed between them is a nice touch. Great emotion too.
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2nd Place: Tony Matkey from Kentucky, United StatesJudges Comments
You can make up your own story about the roles of these three “toasters” but there is no doubt that it is an emotional moment for the wedding that the photographer perfectly recorded. A good view of the subjects and technically correct.
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3rd Place: Tze Yong Tan from Singapore, SingaporeJudges Comments
Not sure those kids should be drinking wine (maybe it's juice!) but the photo successfully captures the energy and joy of the moment.
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Nice story telling. You can see with their expressions that the groom is embarrassed.
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5th Place: Kent Meireis from Colorado, United StatesJudges Comments
Great job keeping the background clean and capturing the expressions of the bride and groom.
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6th Place: Lelia Scarfiotti from Siena, ItalyJudges Comments
This is a wonderful serene scene. It’s nice to see a toast away from the fluorescent lights of a reception hall.
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This must be a great toast and it looks like there is more to come. The photographer nailed all three key subjects.
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The combination of the setting sun, golden champagne and body language make this a stunning photograph.
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Nice fun feeling, captured at just the right moment. I love how the bride's arm points into the frame and to the guy's face.
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10th Place: Shelley Paulson from Minnesota, United StatesJudges Comments
Nice composition. You can feel the joy of the moment.
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11th Place: Janis Ratnieks from London, EnglandJudges Comments
A nice moment in a different setting.
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12th Place: Daniel Beh from Singapore, SingaporeJudges Comments
This guy is so intense, it's a little scary. Love those glasses too. I'd be interested to hear what he's reacting to with such fury.
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13th Place: Darryl Chan from Singapore, SingaporeJudges Comments
A nice sidebar to the wedding story—must have been a little loud and this toast photograph tells the story.
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14th Place: Daniel Kudish from Quebec, CanadaJudges Comments
Good use of silhouette and purple background.
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15th Place: Federico Fasano from Milan, ItalyJudges Comments
Just a fine moment and worth a prize.
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16th Place: Anna Kalina Ciesielska from Warsaw, PolandJudges Comments
This is a wonderful authentic moment. It is the essence of documentary photography.
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17th Place: Laura Schoeggl from Washington, United StatesJudges Comments
Strong use of light to tell a story. Nice moment.
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18th Place: Sil Azevedo from Northern Texas, United StatesJudges Comments
A creative detail - it's energetic and pretty at the same time - that offers a different take on the toast and varies the day's reportage.
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19th Place: Mariusz Lasocha from Ontario, Canada -
