2010 Q3 Contest
Groom Getting Ready
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Judges Comments
This photograph has a dream like quality. The photographer framed this beautifully though the window and captured a very private moment of the groom that we don’t often see. The body language on the groom adds another element to the photo.
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2nd Place: Alex Fagundo from Florida, United StatesJudges Comments
Very nice image. The sense of joy and emotion work together to make this a very compelling and spontaneous image.
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3rd Place: Justyna Ortyl from Podkarpacie, PolandJudges Comments
Photojournalism is the art of capturing real moments. Every time I see an image like this I think of this powerful ad campaign for gold jewelry sometime in the late 70's or early 80's. The pitch was, "Nothing else feels like real gold." It was perfect. You can buy cheap gold-plated jewelry but it will never feel like the real thing. The same thing is true for real moments. No amount of effort by any photographer can replace the real thing - a genuine moment frozen in time for all to enjoy.
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Judges Comments
I've seen a lot of "guys drinking beer" photos but this one really brought me to the moment through lens choice and angle. It creates a feeling of being there. "Pass me a beer please. I'll have a Corona Light."
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Judges Comments
A more humorous look at a groom preparing to take the plunge. Made me chuckle. Well done.
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6th Place: Torey Storer from Washington, United StatesJudges Comments
I rarely come across an image that leaves me mystified as to the reasons why I keep turning to it. Most can be quickly described as poignant moments, personal interpretations of a universal theme, a window into the endless light and shadows bordered by life and death. But occasionally there comes an image that simply "is." Nonetheless, I can say that the framing, composition and lighting is the perfect package for a photograph that speaks to me in relative silence. Kudos to the photographer.
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7th Place: Fred Bruneau from Paca, FranceJudges Comments
More contemplation, this time more intimate. The photographer really feels invisible here. Nice composition, nice moment
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8th Place: Craig Wolfrom from Idaho, United StatesJudges Comments
It took me a moment to realize that this image wasn't just another in a long line of split screen photos via a mirror reflection. It's a beautiful photo that borders the realm of classic.
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Judges Comments
A nice spontaneous moment and a great hairdoo help to make this a winning moment.
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Judges Comments
Funny moment of the groomsmen peeping at a women's magazine.
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11th Place: David Pullum from Exeter, EnglandJudges Comments
I love the composition and the moment. Normally I would be bothered by the angle of the doorway but in this case it really helps the composition.
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Judges Comments
Nice angle for a fun moment.
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13th Place: Alex Fagundo from Florida, United StatesJudges Comments
A nicely captured emotional moment.
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14th Place: Adam Hilton from Gauteng, South Africa -
15th Place: Earl Christie from Massachusetts, United States -
16th Place: Zach Dobson from Indiana, United States -
17th Place: Eng Hong Loh from Singapore, Singapore -
18th Place: Shane Macomber from Washington, United States -
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