By far the strongest category. We loved many of the images and wish we could have awarded more entries. In the first place winner the photographer transformed a mundane situation into a layered beautifully evocative image. Second place also was a multi-layered and dynamic image from a typical daily assignment. Lots of active points of entry. Third place was a weather photo that brought something new and rose above the rest.
Judges:
Shmuel Thaler/Santa Cruz Sentinel, Kevin Painchaud/Lookout Santa Cruz
Judges Comments
By far the strongest category. We loved many of the images and wish we could have awarded more entries. In the first place winner the photographer transformed a mundane situation into a layered beautifully evocative image. Second place also was a multi-layered and dynamic image from a typical daily assignment. Lots of active points of entry. Third place was a weather photo that brought something new and rose above the rest.