Judges Comments

1st - Excellent capture; subject matter is unique and interesting. Photographing in smoke presents its own challenges- composition and background elements tie it together very nicely. 2nd- Excellent composition. You took what would have been an very ordinary event and showed it in an extremely unique and interesting way, showcasing both the event and all the attendees with the supporting elements in the middle-ground. Well Done!!! 3rd - Great moment with keeping the foreground elements in the frame using a soft focus to not draw attention away from the main subject and helps reinforce the message of the photo.