The winning image has a rare and intentional crop for a portrait. The photographer demonstrates thorough and technical understanding. The details in the face are impressive and add to the story, and the 16:9 crop adds a cinematic touch. The layers in the second-place image add depth to the portrait and show intention by the photographer. The third-place image effectively uses the environment to tell the story of the subject of the portrait.
Judges:
Sara Konradi/independent, Christian Monterrosa/independent
Judges Comments
The winning image has a rare and intentional crop for a portrait. The photographer demonstrates thorough and technical understanding. The details in the face are impressive and add to the story, and the 16:9 crop adds a cinematic touch. The layers in the second-place image add depth to the portrait and show intention by the photographer. The third-place image effectively uses the environment to tell the story of the subject of the portrait.