First – A powerful, emotion filled moment is amplified by an unusually vibrant palette. Incredible job by the photographer to develop access to such a volatile moment. Second – Fantastic effort to bring the viewer underwater results in bold color and clean composition. There was discussion about whether the image belonged in the sports feature category but the caption’s emphasis on the community program pictured led us to believe that this is a creative approach to a local news story and we think it paid off. Third – Painterly light makes for a surreal scene.
Judges Comments
First – A powerful, emotion filled moment is amplified by an unusually vibrant palette. Incredible job by the photographer to develop access to such a volatile moment. Second – Fantastic effort to bring the viewer underwater results in bold color and clean composition. There was discussion about whether the image belonged in the sports feature category but the caption’s emphasis on the community program pictured led us to believe that this is a creative approach to a local news story and we think it paid off. Third – Painterly light makes for a surreal scene.