We felt the first place image is the clear winner in this category, and possibly the best photo entered overall. The second place image is also a nice weather feature, but could have benefitted from a shallower depth of field. The third place image is a nice moment with pretty colors, but would have been improved by finding an angle where the horizon didn't go right through the subjects' necks.
Judges:
Brad Penner/Freelance, Jason Szenes/EPA, Jim McIsaac/Freelance
Judges Comments
We felt the first place image is the clear winner in this category, and possibly the best photo entered overall. The second place image is also a nice weather feature, but could have benefitted from a shallower depth of field. The third place image is a nice moment with pretty colors, but would have been improved by finding an angle where the horizon didn't go right through the subjects' necks.