Damn good emotion in many of these images including ones that were misplaced in Sports Action. Judges liked the photographers’ unusual way of seeing and looking out for unusual moments. This was the strongest category of all.
First: Great execution of a great idea. The white uniform makes the player stand out, and the fans are showing strong emotion. The photographer was in the correct position and waited for the right moment.
Second: Unusual moment. Good positioning. Viewer can see who’s holding the board, including faces, which makes this image stand out.
Third: Great expression of the fans. This image would’ve been in contention for first if it had a tighter crop that focused more on the fans in general and the two kids on the specifically. The hockey player’s full body and the words on the boards take away the potential impact of this image.
Judges Comments
Damn good emotion in many of these images including ones that were misplaced in Sports Action. Judges liked the photographers’ unusual way of seeing and looking out for unusual moments. This was the strongest category of all. First: Great execution of a great idea. The white uniform makes the player stand out, and the fans are showing strong emotion. The photographer was in the correct position and waited for the right moment. Second: Unusual moment. Good positioning. Viewer can see who’s holding the board, including faces, which makes this image stand out. Third: Great expression of the fans. This image would’ve been in contention for first if it had a tighter crop that focused more on the fans in general and the two kids on the specifically. The hockey player’s full body and the words on the boards take away the potential impact of this image.