Another really tough category to judge. First place just caught all three judges right away for its unusual artful capture. It plays well in black and white and the title reinforced the intent of the image. Second place has layers of information that make it a strong story-telling image with plenty of jubilant faces dominating the frame but the opposing player out of focus and off to the side. Great use of wide perspective and balance of composition to tell a story. Third place is a great detail shot that is elevated because of the fly-aways from the cut that almost make that tradition look like the player created some mini confetti. Fun image that was risky for the photographer to enter since it doesn't include any people. We loved it. Fourth place is a peak joyful moment between Houston High School basketball player and bench in a game against Bartlett. Would have liked to have seen the score of the game included in the cutline. But great image.
Judges Comments
Another really tough category to judge. First place just caught all three judges right away for its unusual artful capture. It plays well in black and white and the title reinforced the intent of the image. Second place has layers of information that make it a strong story-telling image with plenty of jubilant faces dominating the frame but the opposing player out of focus and off to the side. Great use of wide perspective and balance of composition to tell a story. Third place is a great detail shot that is elevated because of the fly-aways from the cut that almost make that tradition look like the player created some mini confetti. Fun image that was risky for the photographer to enter since it doesn't include any people. We loved it. Fourth place is a peak joyful moment between Houston High School basketball player and bench in a game against Bartlett. Would have liked to have seen the score of the game included in the cutline. But great image.