This was a light category, the winners clearly rose to the top. We liked the expression, even lighting and reflections in the first-place shot. Second place was just a gorgeous scene that stood out because of the natural beauty, very painterly. Props to the photographer for getting up at sunrise! Third place could have been tighter, but it does give the context of the huge waterfall that the kayaker is navigating. Eagle in flight was a contender with its clean composition.
Judges:
Jane Tyska/The Oakland Tribune/East Bay Times/Bay Area News Group, Laura Oda/Bay Area News Group, Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group
Judges Comments
This was a light category, the winners clearly rose to the top. We liked the expression, even lighting and reflections in the first-place shot. Second place was just a gorgeous scene that stood out because of the natural beauty, very painterly. Props to the photographer for getting up at sunrise! Third place could have been tighter, but it does give the context of the huge waterfall that the kayaker is navigating. Eagle in flight was a contender with its clean composition.