|
Photo
© 2003 by David Murray
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
First
place stood out right away in a category that was not as strong
as others. The use of space helps set an attractive sense of place.
The body language, facial expressions, and choice of using black
and white makes this a fun image. The receding background of the
street creates a timeless feeling.
The expression on the bride’s face is such a great contrast
with the gloomy weather. A unique, beautifully photographed moment
under not-so-beautiful conditions.
The
foot of the bride was inadvertently cropped off an otherwise fine
photograph. It has a real Americana feeling - empty brick streets,
attentive bridesmaids and the flag flapping in the breeze balancing
the frame. Well done.
SECOND
PLACE
- Eric Francis / Nebraska
Photo
© 2003 by Eric Francis
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
Flawless
image. It rose far above the rest of the entries. A wonderful
moment; with great composition and use of light. An instant winner
from the first look.
This
image had a terrific quiet mood. The photographer made a nice
choice of being behind the couple. The composition works even
though the subjects are more or less centered.
Technical flaws of the photographed are transcended by a sensitively
captured quiet moment.
THIRD
PLACE
- Huy Nguyen / Texas
Photo
© 2003 by Huy Nguyen
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
A
thinking photographer making use of a reflective surface to add
another dynamic to the photograph, which gives the image a well-balanced
feeling.
Fresh angle of the commonplace.
4
- Eric Francis / Nebraska
Photo
© 2003 by Eric Francis
5
- Joel Maus / California
Photo
© 2003 by Joel Maus
6
- Amy Deputy / Maryland
Photo
© 2003 by Amy Deputy
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
A
color photograph that had nice color and symmetrical expressions
on the two kids faces.
6
- Greg Blomberg / Texas
Photo
© 2003 by Greg Blomberg
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
Good choice to keep the flash off and let the natural light work
it’s wonders. The man in the background’s small figure
and adjustment of the bride’s dress provide a touching complement
to the stoic body language of the bride.
8
- Huy Nguyen / Texas
Photo
© 2003 by Huy Nguyen
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
This
image was chosen because of the different angle and nice color.
The composition however, could have been improved by straightening
the lines in the camera, and also by perhaps waiting for a more
compelling moment on stage.
9
- Roman Grinev / Maryland
Photo
© 2003 by Roman Grinev
10
- Perry Cooper / California
Photo
© 2003 by Perry Cooper
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
A
nice expressive moment that was well composed, but could have
benefited from a little less depth of field.
The
Judges for the first WPJA contest of 2003 were:
Rick Loomis, L.A. Times
2003 NPPA Best of Photojournalism Photographer of the Year
Matt McClain, Ventura County Star
2002 NPPA Region 10 Still Photographer of the Year
Don Bartletti, L.A. Times
2003 Pulitzer Prize Winner
Mark Mirko, The Hartford Courant
2002 NPPA Region 1 Still Photographer of the Year
| 
