2011 Q1 Contest
Creative Portrait
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1st Place: Siang Loo from Washington, United StatesJudges Comments
This photograph not only tops the category but in my mind tops all other category winners. I have not seen this done before. It is beautiful and unique. How did you do that? Fabulous!
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2nd Place: Jennifer Partington from Ontario, CanadaJudges Comments
It's not the snow falling on her wedding day that makes this photo special. In colder climates, a bride would probably expect it. Rather, it is the extraordinary sight of the ordinary, the simple beauty of the wedding day, whether it begins in a cathedral or a typical middle class home. This bride is, in fact, the only exquisite element in a scene of suburban ubiquity. Thus, neither the weather or that bright red door can outshine her, as it has been for centuries.
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3rd Place: Otto Haring from Florida, United StatesJudges Comments
Cool shot, cool angle and it’s got attitude. I would have liked to see all the faces.
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4th Place: Brian Lam from Hong Kong, Hong KongJudges Comments
This one’s really impressive -- a lot of thought, planning and technical execution went into this beautifully crafted image.
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5th Place: Derrick Ong from Singapore, SingaporeJudges Comments
The street feel really works in this mix of a posed portrait that incorporates some unposed assistance.
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Judges Comments
Through skillful use of light, lens and composition, the photographer perfectly isolates this couple against the brush and bramble of nature. It is an image that presents itself with a simplicity that belies the relative complexity and skill required to create it.
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Judges Comments
Lighting, timing, mood and expression all collide in this one for a great portrait.
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8th Place: Andy DeLisle from Arizona, United StatesJudges Comments
Fun enacted moment with the guys well placed.
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Judges Comments
This image is obviously imbued with intimacy, the kind of romanticism any bride and groom would hope for in a photograph. But, it's usually not enough to simply photograph a tender moment. The hidden elements are the mechanics of visual literacy and this image speaks for a few simple reasons. First, of course, is the moment. None of our efforts as photographers amount to much, other than a pretty picture, without finding a great moment. Second, is how the leading lines of the bride's arm (lower right) and the darkened edge of the lamp (upper left) lead us to the moment. Third, the moment is framed by the bright lights at left and right and within the frame of the mirror itself. Finally, color plays a powerful role exuding warmth to the scene that "mirrors" the warmth of the moment.
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10th Place: Fjona Wei-ling from West Midlands, EnglandJudges Comments
Great framing, well lit and another great angle!
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11th Place: Brandon Chang from Singapore, SingaporeJudges Comments
It’s simple but still nicely done with an oldstyle and elegant feel to it.
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13th Place: Jocemar Voss Kovacs from Santa Catarina, Brazil -
14th Place: Thomas Hinder from Zurich, Switzerland -
15th Place: Gerhard Nel from Zuid Holland, Netherlands -
16th Place: Jake Holt from Central Texas, United States -
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18th Place: Rina Chan from British Columbia, Canada -
19th Place: Zhou Xiaonan from Ile-de-france, France -
20th Place: Daniel Stark from Oregon, United States
