1. Standoff – Not as well shot technically, but it captures a powerful moment in our national history in a single frame. That elevates it. If we were mentoring younger photographers, we’d point to this as the type of frame they should aim for at a protest. It clearly communicates public anger at law enforcement and tells that story effectively.
2. Protest Story – Extremely well shot with a solid narrative, but it’s missing something. It needs more context—like in the "Standoff" frame. Give us a better sense of the scale and location. Where did this conflict happen, and why?
3. Flag Photo – Excellent use of light and smart thinking. However, the person in the background doesn’t add to the image. Consider cropping for a stronger composition—though it’s debatable.
Judges:
Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian, Chris Howell/Indiana University
Judges Comments
1. Standoff – Not as well shot technically, but it captures a powerful moment in our national history in a single frame. That elevates it. If we were mentoring younger photographers, we’d point to this as the type of frame they should aim for at a protest. It clearly communicates public anger at law enforcement and tells that story effectively. 2. Protest Story – Extremely well shot with a solid narrative, but it’s missing something. It needs more context—like in the "Standoff" frame. Give us a better sense of the scale and location. Where did this conflict happen, and why? 3. Flag Photo – Excellent use of light and smart thinking. However, the person in the background doesn’t add to the image. Consider cropping for a stronger composition—though it’s debatable.