First Place: This was a great category and made our decisions very difficult. We thought “State Champ” was the winner because it made the viewer feel like we were there in that moment. We like that this loose shot allows us to see more of the environment, and it gives nice layers beyond the initial emotion that drew us in. Second Place: “Volleyball Celebration” was also a great emotional photo. We like the mirroring of the players to show the celebration. Third Place: “Iowa Football” stood out from the other entries because it was a different kind of moment, it made us laugh. The photographer kept an eye out for a different way to tell a sports story. Alternate: We appreciate how “Champs” was technically well composed to capture a moment with both teams in the frame.
Judges:
Rachel Stuart/The Villages Daily Sun, Amy Correnti/The Villages Daily Sun, Bill Mitchell/The Villages Daily Sun
Judges Comments
First Place: This was a great category and made our decisions very difficult. We thought “State Champ” was the winner because it made the viewer feel like we were there in that moment. We like that this loose shot allows us to see more of the environment, and it gives nice layers beyond the initial emotion that drew us in. Second Place: “Volleyball Celebration” was also a great emotional photo. We like the mirroring of the players to show the celebration. Third Place: “Iowa Football” stood out from the other entries because it was a different kind of moment, it made us laugh. The photographer kept an eye out for a different way to tell a sports story. Alternate: We appreciate how “Champs” was technically well composed to capture a moment with both teams in the frame.