Sports action is often where preparation meets luck. In the first place image, if the runner was a little further to the left, this doesn't work - but the photojournalist was ready, saw the moment and had the right composition in place. The contrasts in the body language of the two players and the umpire had us coming back to this frame again and again. The second place image manages to be a closeup, medium and overall photograph all in one frame. You see the knocked out fighter, the rival stepping away and get a sense of place - a full story in one frame. The third place image was clean, well timed and dramatic. We had some discussion about whether there had been too much toning on the face but are willing to accept it's the way the pool water is reflecting light (based on the edges of her arms, torso and legs).
Judges:
Mark E. Johnson/University of Georgia, Kyser Lough/University of Georgia, Andrea Hudson/University of Georgia
Judges Comments
Sports action is often where preparation meets luck. In the first place image, if the runner was a little further to the left, this doesn't work - but the photojournalist was ready, saw the moment and had the right composition in place. The contrasts in the body language of the two players and the umpire had us coming back to this frame again and again. The second place image manages to be a closeup, medium and overall photograph all in one frame. You see the knocked out fighter, the rival stepping away and get a sense of place - a full story in one frame. The third place image was clean, well timed and dramatic. We had some discussion about whether there had been too much toning on the face but are willing to accept it's the way the pool water is reflecting light (based on the edges of her arms, torso and legs).