1st place - It's the type of thing we see all the time, but framed nicely. This picture has the perfect balance and perfect framing for a mundane event. Your eye flows nicely around the frame
We would crop in from the left to clean up image/get rid of pole.
Second place — Authentic moment, nicely framed at an event that can often be typical or bland. The flag in the foreground is a good framing device.
Third — Kudos to the photographer for battling the elements. Good moment and picture has lovely texture. You can feel the storm and the cold and the salt.
Judges Comments
1st place - It's the type of thing we see all the time, but framed nicely. This picture has the perfect balance and perfect framing for a mundane event. Your eye flows nicely around the frame We would crop in from the left to clean up image/get rid of pole. Second place — Authentic moment, nicely framed at an event that can often be typical or bland. The flag in the foreground is a good framing device. Third — Kudos to the photographer for battling the elements. Good moment and picture has lovely texture. You can feel the storm and the cold and the salt.