The sports action category was packed with compelling images, demanding careful consideration. The winning photo stood out with its dynamic body action and unique angle. The shared focus of both players, watching the ball perfectly drop through the hoop, was a great touch. Second place went to the dramatic shot of a player leaping into the stands, captured from a low angle with excellent layering and depth lots to explore in the image. The third-place wrestling photo evoked a strong, visceral reaction, conveying the athlete's pain. The runner-up, a basketball image, captured the intense facial expressions of two girls battling for the ball.
Judges:
Brien Aho/Freelance, Alex Rubio/Liberty Hill Independent
Judges Comments
The sports action category was packed with compelling images, demanding careful consideration. The winning photo stood out with its dynamic body action and unique angle. The shared focus of both players, watching the ball perfectly drop through the hoop, was a great touch. Second place went to the dramatic shot of a player leaping into the stands, captured from a low angle with excellent layering and depth lots to explore in the image. The third-place wrestling photo evoked a strong, visceral reaction, conveying the athlete's pain. The runner-up, a basketball image, captured the intense facial expressions of two girls battling for the ball.