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2003 WPJA
Artistic Wedding Photography / Digital Manipulation:
FIRST
PLACE - Bill McCullough / Texas
Photo
© 2003 by Bill McCullough
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
This
image had great composition and nice framing a good moment in
the rear view mirror. The repetition of the hearts makes this
an unusual and well seen photograph.
Super composition, nice emotion.
SECOND
PLACE - Joe Milton / Oregon
Photo
© 2003 by Joe Milton
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
This
black and white image was very stunning. The photographer left
enough space to give it a great spacious composition.
Very moody yet intimate feel to this picture.
THIRD
PLACE - Mark Romine / Illinois
Photo
© 2003 by Mark Romine
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
An
interesting technique where the solid, bright background color
adds to the excitement. It views like a movie and a sense of motion
is conveyed in the photographer’s choice and placement of
images in the series.
4
- Gary Allen / North Carolina
Photo
© 2003 by Gary Allen
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
The
nice composition and body language of the couple makes this image
work. The isolated color helps the subjects jump out, but at the
same time the color of the street light may have added to the
mood.
Thoughtful
composition, good direction to the subjects. The result is a photo
that gives the sense that no one else exists in the world from
the subjects’ point of view.
5
- Eric Francis / Nebraska
Photo
© 2003 by Eric Francis
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
This
image is very elegant. The single eye exposed through the veil
makes this photo work. It is however, a little tonally flat and
could use a little exposure.
6
- Sue Cunningham / Connecticut
Photo
© 2003 by Sue Cunningham
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
Great
feeling, nice dash of color in the frame, not too overdone. It
really evokes a feeling of serenity to the viewer.
7
- David Beckstead / Arizona
Photo
© 2003 by David Beckstead
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
The
great angle and repetition pattern of the ground makes this image
very stunning. The coloring toning neither helps it or hurts it
a great deal.
Looks like the cover of a romance novel
8
- George Weir / Pennsylvania
Photo
© 2003 by George Weir
9
- Joe Milton / Oregon
Photo
© 2003 by Joe Milton
10
- David Beckstead / Arizona
Photo
© 2003 by David Beckstead
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
Smart shutter speed choice combined with clean background. A dizzying
picture.
10
- Gary Allen / North Carolina
Photo
© 2003 by Gary Allen
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
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