First: Judges loved the silhouettes. Whether the photographer waited an hour or five minutes, they put themselves in the right spot and waited.
Second: The hand coming in from the lower left provides layering and makes a more interesting composition.
Third: no other images rose to the level for inclusion.
Judges encourage photographers to think more broadly when considering entry categories. Images that were included in the multiple photo category were better suited to this singles category.
Judges:
Caroline Couig/independent visuals editor, Bradley Clift/contract photographer U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Judges Comments
First: Judges loved the silhouettes. Whether the photographer waited an hour or five minutes, they put themselves in the right spot and waited. Second: The hand coming in from the lower left provides layering and makes a more interesting composition. Third: no other images rose to the level for inclusion. Judges encourage photographers to think more broadly when considering entry categories. Images that were included in the multiple photo category were better suited to this singles category.