Midwest – July 2023 – Portrait/Illustration

Judges Comments

The use of lighting in the first place image was technically sound. The guitarist's expression was interesting as was the choice of environment. Second place was an interesting use of the geometric shapes in the background. Third place was solid portrait but could have benefited from a tighter crop and additional light sources.

Judges: Nick Rohlman/Cedar Rapids Gazette, Savannah Blake/Cedar Rapids Gazette, Geoff Stellfox/Cedar Rapids Gazette