2010 Q2 Contest
Humor
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1st Place: Fiorentini Massimo from Ravenna, ItalyJudges Comments
What can I say, it’s funny. The longer you stare at the car you wonder how they fit into it. I think since everyone is serious in the photo adds to the silliness of it. Hey maybe it’s really their car.
Size difference of bridal couple’s car stacked up with the right choice of lens works to create a very funny look.
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2nd Place: Joe Brier from Virginia, United StatesJudges Comments
This photograph succeeds because the expression on the man’s face is inherently funny and because the long lens used to make the photograph eliminates background distractions and forces the viewer to concentrate on the man’s face. We don’t know what she just said to him but whatever it was, it was quite a surprise.
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3rd Place: Ron Setiawan from Illinois, United StatesJudges Comments
The cigarette is the perfect prop to break all the bounds of harmony that exist in this picture. It's the one thing that doesn't belong and therefore it raises this image from ordinary to extraordinary.
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4th Place: Philip Tsang from Hong Kong, Hong KongJudges Comments
I’m guessing it’s a modern day may pole – it doesn’t really matter it’s funny and the brides expression just adds to the silliness. The framing of the photo was wonderful, with the women on the far left peaking into the frame.
Intriguing situation captured with the right lens at the right time and cropped to maximum effect.
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Judges Comments
Those beautiful tail feathers look as though they belong on the bride till you realize it's the backside of a bird. Great seeing by the photographer.
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6th Place: Mark Earthy from London, EnglandJudges Comments
Great timing and a little bit of luck are a great combination. Fun expressions and body language on both as well.
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7th Place: Aaron Spicer from Virginia, United StatesJudges Comments
The right lens and aperture with strong, directional light from the sun, helped to separate elements within the photograph when the wind caught bride’s veil…. And thus isolate the groom’s great look when he realized what was happening.
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Judges Comments
Definitely something you don't expect to see - a storm trooper attempting to kidnap the bride. Great reaction on the groom.
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9th Place: Alan Friedman from Georgia, United StatesJudges Comments
Getting down on the dance floor can be problematic . . . especially when you can’t get back up! This bride may be demonstrating the latest dance step, but from the look on her face she may have stepped over the line. The viewer isn’t exactly certain what’s happening in this photograph, but as the song lyric goes, “Imagination is funny.”
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10th Place: Henrikas Kudirka from Lithuania, LithuaniaJudges Comments
This bride is a very good sport. Pretty funny photo.
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11th Place: Dominique Cabrelli from Ile-de-france, FranceJudges Comments
Some moments in time are not intended to be funny. But because the camera can capture them, they are. This photograph is one of those moments.
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12th Place: Neil Thurston from North Carolina, United StatesJudges Comments
Great job on the part of the photographer to capture this moment. It's sure to generate a lot of conversation.
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13th Place: Shannon Sano from Ohio, United StatesJudges Comments
It’s not every day you seed a bride play piggy-back, the scenery adds to the unexpected moment.
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14th Place: Gerhard Nel from Zuid Holland, NetherlandsJudges Comments
Whether planned or not, a little bit of serendipity made a fun photograph for family and friends to enjoy for years to come.
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15th Place: Joe Brier from Virginia, United StatesJudges Comments
I wondered if they dared her to smoke the cigar, based upon her expression and those around her, she won the bet.
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16th Place: Kathi Robertson from Ontario, CanadaJudges Comments
Love the energy the image provides.
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17th Place: Beatrice Contrini from Bavaria, GermanyJudges Comments
It’s a wonder more people aren’t seriously injured at wedding receptions because sound judgment is as scarce as empty glasses. Too bad wedding rehearsals don’t include acrobatics. These two could have used the practice. The composition leaves a lot to be desired. What you see is what you get. But what you get is funny.
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18th Place: Brooke Lagstein from New Jersey, United States -
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20th Place: Preston Utley from Colorado, United States