2010 Q4 Contest
First Dance
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1st Place: Bruno Stuckert from Federal District, BrazilJudges Comments
The low light and limited color adds drama. I am glad the photographer did not try to overpower the ambient light, so we can enjoy the mystery.
Great light with the sax player adding an extra dimension to an already stunning frame.
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Judges Comments
The framing for this is different and I like it - it’s such that it isn’t distracting and it’s a nice moment between the couple.
Nice to see a vertical for a change, especially one that shows so much panache.
Photographer captured an intense moment. The bride and groom's faces as well as their hands say everything.
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3rd Place: Bob Fritz from Pennsylvania, United StatesJudges Comments
This photo just shows elegance. Taken from above and far away you can see the setting for the reception and with all the guests upstairs looking down, they are all a part of the moment. Very nice.
A beautiful location. A great and really professional shot.
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4th Place: Dorota Kaszuba from Warsaw, PolandJudges Comments
The use of black and white and depth of field, the child running on the front, make this picture a perfect example of “decisive and natural moment” in photography.
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This is excellent use of light. The overhead lights lead the viewer right to the dancing couple. The color is gorgeous too.
Light, mood and color makes for a winning image.
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A different angle for the first dance. Very clean with the light right on the dancers.
The overhead perspective and bold composition is refreshing. The resulting image is elegant.
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7th Place: Mark Earthy from London, EnglandJudges Comments
Photographer caught the absolute joy on the bride and groom's faces under the veil and the light is perfect.
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8th Place: Piotr Gajewski from Wielkopolskie, PolandJudges Comments
I like seeing both faces in this and the guests’ faces help add to it.
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Judges Comments
I like seeing both of the faces for the first dance. There is such warmth in their smile and seeing the guests helps add to this photo.
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10th Place: Patrick Horn from Baden-württemberg, GermanyJudges Comments
A great light and composition. A lot of elegance.
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11th Place: Jenna Shouldice from British Columbia, CanadaJudges Comments
Great composition and body language. Well done.
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12th Place: Kirsten Shultz from Idaho, United StatesJudges Comments
What a great, unexpected moment. The tighter crop helps us to enjoy their terrific expressions.
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13th Place: David Pullum from London, EnglandJudges Comments
Joyful and nicely composed.
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16th Place: Kristine Paulsen from Montana, United States -
17th Place: Davina Palik from Quebec, Canada -
18th Place: Siang Loo from Washington, United States -
19th Place: Joyelle West from Massachusetts, United States -
20th Place: Adi Susanto from Jakarta, Indonesia