Sports Features are compelling images that look beyond the game. Many of the submissions we received
did not fully meet that mark.
Our first place selection, Softball Sound Off, reflects the photographer’s eye for looking beyond the action.
They captured a humorous slice of life off the field, with strong composition, thoughtful cropping, and
well-executed editing.
Our second choice, Beach Volleyball Sunset, is a lovely feature image where the light filters beautifully
through the figures on the sand. We can feel the athletes’ joy without even seeing their faces.
Our third selection, Season’s End, powerfully conveys the agony of defeat, capturing the athletes’ raw
emotion as they are leaving the field. The composition and moment are spot on, creating a memorable and
moving image.
Judges:
Andrea Pritchard/Pritchard Photography, Dave Sideway/Montreal Gazette
Judges Comments
Sports Features are compelling images that look beyond the game. Many of the submissions we received did not fully meet that mark. Our first place selection, Softball Sound Off, reflects the photographer’s eye for looking beyond the action. They captured a humorous slice of life off the field, with strong composition, thoughtful cropping, and well-executed editing. Our second choice, Beach Volleyball Sunset, is a lovely feature image where the light filters beautifully through the figures on the sand. We can feel the athletes’ joy without even seeing their faces. Our third selection, Season’s End, powerfully conveys the agony of defeat, capturing the athletes’ raw emotion as they are leaving the field. The composition and moment are spot on, creating a memorable and moving image.