Midwest – September 2023 – Portrait/Illustration

Judges Comments

We like the creativity and composition of the first frame. It was different and unexpected which made it rise to the top of this category. The second stands out, but we would've liked to see a cleaner crop and background. The photo is a bit mysterious and piques the viewer's interest about who is under the hat. We like the moody atmosphere of the third place selection.

Judges: Jonah Hinebaugh/Naples Daily News, Amanda Inscore/Fort Myers News-Press, Andrew West/Fort Myers News-Press, Ricardo Rolon/Fort Myers News-PressWe like the creativity and composition of the first frame. It was different and unexpected which made it rise to the top of this category. The second stands out, but we would've liked to see a cleaner crop and background. The photo is a bit mysterious and piques the viewer's interest about who is under the hat. We like the moody atmosphere of the third place selection.We like the creativity and composition of the first frame. It was different and unexpected which made it rise to the top of this category. The second stands out, but we would've liked to see a cleaner crop and background. The photo is a bit mysterious and piques the viewer's interest about who is under the hat. We like the moody atmosphere of the third place selection.