Some excellent entries in this category and the judges discussed placement for a while. We liked the framing and 'pyramid' shape in the first place winner. Also great that the expressive face was so clear. Second place was a nice intimate moment of celebration - a bit quieter than most we see. Nice lighting as well. Third place turned a mundane pre-meet moment into a dynamic image that told an interesting story.
Judges:
Shmuel Thaler/Santa Cruz Sentinel, Kevin Painchaud/Lookout Santa Cruz, Daniel Dreifuss/Monterey County Weekly
Judges Comments
Some excellent entries in this category and the judges discussed placement for a while. We liked the framing and 'pyramid' shape in the first place winner. Also great that the expressive face was so clear. Second place was a nice intimate moment of celebration - a bit quieter than most we see. Nice lighting as well. Third place turned a mundane pre-meet moment into a dynamic image that told an interesting story.