Judged by the photo staff at The Day, New London, Conn.; Sean D. Elliot, Suzanne Ouellette, Dana Jensen, Tim Cook, Tim Martin, Adena Stevens, Peter Huoppi.
News:
1. Noah Murray, The Star Ledger, Fire Victim
2. Michael Karas, Herald News, Soldier Funeral
3. James Anness, The Record, Wader
Comments: General news is the bread and butter of the daily newspaper photographer. As such, it was sad to see the really mediocre spot-news entries in this category that we can only assume were included because the photographers were of the belief that a spot-news photo gets greater consideration just because of the basic f8 and be there nature of the image. The judges felt strongly that just being there is not enough, you must execute with strong composition, use of light and emotional content. Noah Murray’s fire victim was clean, well composed and you could feel the man’s grief. Michael Karas’ soldier funeral was nicely composed and clean. James Anness’ flood victim was both dramatic and yet humorous.
Feature:
1. Thomas Franklin, The Record, Hospital Dog
2. Danielle Richards, The Record, Hot Air Balloon
3. David M. Warren, Philadelphia Inquirer, Guitar Detail
Comments: An unusual number of entries in this category were very clearly of a news variety, funerals and other planned news events. This gave the judges fits, as we wanted to apply our “found moment” standard to this category and yet there were virtually no good examples of this type of photography in the category. Some of the general news type images entered in this category might have fared well in the news category but we were not permitted to re-classify entries. Thomas Franklin’s therapy dog photo column was probably the ONE feature image we liked across the board. One could argue that it also was “general news”, but we give the photographer credit for “finding” the moment through hard work and enterprise. It’s a nice moment. Second went to Danielle Richards for a classic visual feature with nice light and color. David M. Warren’s detail from a guitar maker’s workshop was a striking black and white composition.
Feature/Multiple:
1. Tyson Trish, The Record, After The Flood
2. none
3. none
Comments: If this category is an example of the state of documentary photojournalism then things are bleak indeed. There was not a single entry the judges felt rose to a standard of quality worth awarding. Small groups of loosely affiliated photos, or multiple related, but redundant images, simple don’t make the cut. Only one entry demonstrated the commitment of time and effort that should be a bare minimum for this category.
Sports:
1. Jeff Granit, Edison/Metuchen Sentinel, Lacrosse Hit
2. Bryan Littel, The Bridgeton News, Slide Home
3. William Perlman, The Star Ledger, Catcher Confrontation
Comments: the judges saw a lot of routine action and reaction photos as can be expected in this category. Jeff Granit’s lacrosse won for the tight composition and great faces. Comments of “ouch” and “is that even legal” were made. Bryan Littel’s high-angle of a runner’s headfirst slide home gained favor for the unusual angle and nice composition. William Perlman’s catcher pleading with the ump placed for the great face in a dramatic moment. Most judges felt the shot was a little loose on the crop though.
Portrait:
1. Jerry McCrea, The Star Ledger, Do The Math
2. Sarah Rice, The Star Ledger, Miracle Nail
3. Leslie Barbaro, Herald News, Groucho Glasses
Comments: Jerry McCrea’s striking black and white portrait of the math teacher jumped-out. The formulae on the clear sheet in the foreground may be a relatively obvious cliché, but the image was nicely composed, cleanly lit and accomplished exactly what a portrait is supposed to, give the viewer a sense of the individual. Sarah Rice’s portrait of the man with his x-ray was chilling both in visual effect and literal interpretation. Not a perfect execution, but good enough. Leslie Barbaro’s portrait of the boys with the Groucho Marx glasses was funny, well executed but would have benefited from a cleaner background.
Friday, November 2, 2007
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
The Monthly Clip Contest is Now Digital!
BREAKING NEWS -- The Monthly Clip Contest is now digital. No more searching for clips, no more dirty hands, starting with the October contest please send only digital entries on CD. In addition we are introducing a multimedia category, please refer to njppa.org for the complete set of rules, CD's must arrive by Nov. 7th. Email me with any questions.
JULY 2007 NJPPA CLIP RESULTS
Judged by: Kaylin Bowers, Matthew Rosenberg, and Jason Watson of the The Charlottesville Daily Progress
News
1st Pamela Ann Suchy, Jersey Journal, Stung by Grief
2nd Kevin Wexler, Herald News, Water, Water, Everywhere
3rd Thomas Franklin, The Record, Twin trailers crash
Feature Single
1st Frank Wojciechowski, Princeton Packet, Statuary Stroll
2nd David Warren, Philadelphia Inquirer, Mr. Greengenes Plays Sea Isle City
3rd Tyson Trish, The Record, Taiwan
HM Michael Karas, Herald News, Dancer
Sports
1st Bryan Littel, Bridgeton News, Pitcher
2nd Micahel Karas, Herald News, Red Bulls header
3rd None
Portrait
1st Thomas Franklin, The Record, Driveway Chalk
2nd David Warren, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Rachel Katz
3rd Thomas Franklin, The Record, Straw Hat Lady
HM Thomas Franklin, The Record, The Blacksmith
Feature Multiple
1st Reena Rose Sibayan, The Jersey Journal
2nd None
3rd None
News
1st Pamela Ann Suchy, Jersey Journal, Stung by Grief
2nd Kevin Wexler, Herald News, Water, Water, Everywhere
3rd Thomas Franklin, The Record, Twin trailers crash
Feature Single
1st Frank Wojciechowski, Princeton Packet, Statuary Stroll
2nd David Warren, Philadelphia Inquirer, Mr. Greengenes Plays Sea Isle City
3rd Tyson Trish, The Record, Taiwan
HM Michael Karas, Herald News, Dancer
Sports
1st Bryan Littel, Bridgeton News, Pitcher
2nd Micahel Karas, Herald News, Red Bulls header
3rd None
Portrait
1st Thomas Franklin, The Record, Driveway Chalk
2nd David Warren, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Rachel Katz
3rd Thomas Franklin, The Record, Straw Hat Lady
HM Thomas Franklin, The Record, The Blacksmith
Feature Multiple
1st Reena Rose Sibayan, The Jersey Journal
2nd None
3rd None
Sunday, September 2, 2007
JUNE 2007 NJPPA CLIP RESULTS
JUNE 2007 NJPPA CLIP RESULTS
This Contest was judged by: Photo Editor Jeff Malet, Senior Staff Photographer Will Lester,
Staff Photographers Thomas R. Cordova and John Valenzuela
INLAND VALLEY DAILY BULLETIN, ONTARIO, CALIF.
News
1st Jackie Schear-The Trentonian, Murder Reaction
2nd Tyson Trish-The Record, Cabrera Bail Hearing
3rd Tariq Zehawi-The Record, GWB Jumper
HM Matt Apgar-Courier-News, Habitat House
Comments: First place-The only photo entered that had any real urgency or emotion, photog was on top of it. Second place-Photog was able to catch an unusual moment in the courtroom other than a defendant sitting at a table. Third place-Nice image with a good crop from a faraway and difficult situation.
Feature Single
1st Peter Monsees-The Record, Baby Bear
2nd Michael Karas-Herald News, HARP Academy
3rd Peter Monsees-The Record, Chilling Out
Comments: Generally a weak category, no photo really jumped out at any of us. First though was an easy choice, even though we are not ones for animal photos-we did love the bear's relaxed posture. Second place-was an unusual angle which made all of us do a double-take when viewing it. Third place-a clean background gave this one the nod over other water photos in the group but still very cliche.
Sports
1st Ed Murray-Star Ledger, Seton Hall Prep Celebrates
2nd John Munson-Star Ledger, Play at Plate
3rd Michael Karas-Herald News, Clifton Over Bloomfield
HM-Michael Karas-Herald News, Clifton Number 1
Comments: First place-We liked how the photog got right in their with the celebration. We felt that we were part of the jubilation. Second place-Best peak action in the category narrowly missed out on first. Third place-Good use of layers HM-Better crop would have moved this image higher.
Portrait
1st Ed Murray-Star Ledger, Rutgers’ Moon Mission
2nd Peter Monsees-The Record, Teaneck’s Cultural Mavens
3rd Kevin R. Wexler-Herald News, Cool Character
Comments: First place-was the only image which and any real thought behind it, the image was lit very well. Second place-Good subjects make for a nice moment. Third place-nice balanced lighting.
Feature Multiple
1st Kevin R. Wexler-Herald News, Zainab’s Journey
2nd Danielle P. Richards-The Record, State Fair
3rd Leslie Barbaro-Herald News, Play Ball
Comments: Only 5 entries!!! First place-Zainab's Journey-nice edit with a good lead image as well as good access moved this one to the top easily. Second place-Folks at the Fair had a tighter edit than Third places Play Ball and that was the difference here.
Illustration
1st Bumper Dejesus-Star Ledger, Got Money?
2nd Leslie Barbaro-Herald News, Out of Control Sked
3rd Peter Monsees-The Record, Virtual Reality
Comments: First place- Quick easy read, simple photo, which gets to the point. Second place-Well lit and executed.
This Contest was judged by: Photo Editor Jeff Malet, Senior Staff Photographer Will Lester,
Staff Photographers Thomas R. Cordova and John Valenzuela
INLAND VALLEY DAILY BULLETIN, ONTARIO, CALIF.
News
1st Jackie Schear-The Trentonian, Murder Reaction
2nd Tyson Trish-The Record, Cabrera Bail Hearing
3rd Tariq Zehawi-The Record, GWB Jumper
HM Matt Apgar-Courier-News, Habitat House
Comments: First place-The only photo entered that had any real urgency or emotion, photog was on top of it. Second place-Photog was able to catch an unusual moment in the courtroom other than a defendant sitting at a table. Third place-Nice image with a good crop from a faraway and difficult situation.
Feature Single
1st Peter Monsees-The Record, Baby Bear
2nd Michael Karas-Herald News, HARP Academy
3rd Peter Monsees-The Record, Chilling Out
Comments: Generally a weak category, no photo really jumped out at any of us. First though was an easy choice, even though we are not ones for animal photos-we did love the bear's relaxed posture. Second place-was an unusual angle which made all of us do a double-take when viewing it. Third place-a clean background gave this one the nod over other water photos in the group but still very cliche.
Sports
1st Ed Murray-Star Ledger, Seton Hall Prep Celebrates
2nd John Munson-Star Ledger, Play at Plate
3rd Michael Karas-Herald News, Clifton Over Bloomfield
HM-Michael Karas-Herald News, Clifton Number 1
Comments: First place-We liked how the photog got right in their with the celebration. We felt that we were part of the jubilation. Second place-Best peak action in the category narrowly missed out on first. Third place-Good use of layers HM-Better crop would have moved this image higher.
Portrait
1st Ed Murray-Star Ledger, Rutgers’ Moon Mission
2nd Peter Monsees-The Record, Teaneck’s Cultural Mavens
3rd Kevin R. Wexler-Herald News, Cool Character
Comments: First place-was the only image which and any real thought behind it, the image was lit very well. Second place-Good subjects make for a nice moment. Third place-nice balanced lighting.
Feature Multiple
1st Kevin R. Wexler-Herald News, Zainab’s Journey
2nd Danielle P. Richards-The Record, State Fair
3rd Leslie Barbaro-Herald News, Play Ball
Comments: Only 5 entries!!! First place-Zainab's Journey-nice edit with a good lead image as well as good access moved this one to the top easily. Second place-Folks at the Fair had a tighter edit than Third places Play Ball and that was the difference here.
Illustration
1st Bumper Dejesus-Star Ledger, Got Money?
2nd Leslie Barbaro-Herald News, Out of Control Sked
3rd Peter Monsees-The Record, Virtual Reality
Comments: First place- Quick easy read, simple photo, which gets to the point. Second place-Well lit and executed.
Friday, July 13, 2007
APRIL 2007 NJPPA CLIPS RESULTS
APRIL 2007 NJPPA CLIPS RESULTS
Contest judged by Shmuel Thaler, Shaminder Dulai and Kate Falconer from the Santa Cruz Sentinel
News
1st Amy Newman, Herald News, ‘Firefighter evacuates boy in Lodi’
2nd Jim Anness, The Record, ‘Boat on flooded street in Little Falls
3rd Robert Sciarrino, The Star Ledger, ‘Flood and fire in Bound Brook’
HM Jim Anness, The Record, ‘Flipped car on Route 46’
Comments
A strong category with lots to choose from, first place rose to the top of a lot of flood photos – great moment showing the human impact of the flooding. Second place was a nice perspective of the flooding with great use of the entire frame. Third place was a nice moment showing the combination of flood and fire. Lack of emotion on the subjects and the telephone pole in the center of the photo dropped the entry to third. Honorable mention was a very clean shot of a rainy day car wreck with good story-telling quality.
Feature
1st Jose Moreno, Courier-Post, ‘Easter prayer through cross’
2nd Thomas Franklin, The Record, ‘Goose umbrella’
3rd David Warren, Philadelphia Inquirer, ‘Inflatable bunnies’
Comments
Once again, first place rose quickly to the top from a weak pool of entries. Great use of the cross-shaped windows to tell the story of parishioners celebrating Easter. A refreshingly innovative view of the kind of assignment we shoot every day. Second place was a nice moment of interaction between human and goose. Third place was a humorous moment framed nicely.
Sports
1st Frank Wojciechowski, Princeton Packet, ‘ Snowy lacrosse’
2nd Tyson Trish, The Record, ‘Play at first’
3rd Tariq Zehawi, The Record, ‘Safe at second’
HM Tony Kurdzuk, The Star Ledger, ‘Puck against the boards’
Comments
First place was a great lacrosse peak action shot in the snow. A wonderfully surprising shot with very strong graphic quality. Second place was a baseball shot that transcended the typical slide into first shot with a nice kick to the face and dynamic position of the two players. Third place is a nice humorous moment with great expressions from the players. Honorable mention was a well-done hockey shot with great placement of the puck.
Portrait
1st Leslie Barbaro, Herald News, ‘ Murderball’
2nd Thomas Franklin, The Record, ‘Charlie’s records’
3rd Thomas Franklin, The Record, “Basketball player in hall’
Comments
A very weak category where we struggled to come up with any winners. The best of the lot was a clean and nicely lit shot of a wheelchair athlete. Second place utilized interesting framing and repetitive shapes. Third place was well lit, but the judges felt the photo in the foreground felt forced and unnatural.
Feature Multiple
1st Leslie Barbaro, Herald News, ‘A nun’s story’
2nd Tony Kurdzuk, The Star Ledger, ‘A New Jersey few know’
3rd Kevin Wexler, Herald News, ‘What lies beneath’
Comments
The judges loved the first place entry about the daily life of a nun. Each image stood on its own as a strong picture and the photographer did a great job of elevating a seemingly mundane subject into a dynamic picture story. Second place was a well-done series of photos giving a glimpse into a trouble spot in the news. The shooter obviously spent time and effort to get the trust of the subjects and the variety of images was excellent. Third place had a number of good pictures introducing readers to a part of their community they may not know. Good attempt, but it needed a bit more depth to elevate to first or second place.
Contest judged by Shmuel Thaler, Shaminder Dulai and Kate Falconer from the Santa Cruz Sentinel
News
1st Amy Newman, Herald News, ‘Firefighter evacuates boy in Lodi’
2nd Jim Anness, The Record, ‘Boat on flooded street in Little Falls
3rd Robert Sciarrino, The Star Ledger, ‘Flood and fire in Bound Brook’
HM Jim Anness, The Record, ‘Flipped car on Route 46’
Comments
A strong category with lots to choose from, first place rose to the top of a lot of flood photos – great moment showing the human impact of the flooding. Second place was a nice perspective of the flooding with great use of the entire frame. Third place was a nice moment showing the combination of flood and fire. Lack of emotion on the subjects and the telephone pole in the center of the photo dropped the entry to third. Honorable mention was a very clean shot of a rainy day car wreck with good story-telling quality.
Feature
1st Jose Moreno, Courier-Post, ‘Easter prayer through cross’
2nd Thomas Franklin, The Record, ‘Goose umbrella’
3rd David Warren, Philadelphia Inquirer, ‘Inflatable bunnies’
Comments
Once again, first place rose quickly to the top from a weak pool of entries. Great use of the cross-shaped windows to tell the story of parishioners celebrating Easter. A refreshingly innovative view of the kind of assignment we shoot every day. Second place was a nice moment of interaction between human and goose. Third place was a humorous moment framed nicely.
Sports
1st Frank Wojciechowski, Princeton Packet, ‘ Snowy lacrosse’
2nd Tyson Trish, The Record, ‘Play at first’
3rd Tariq Zehawi, The Record, ‘Safe at second’
HM Tony Kurdzuk, The Star Ledger, ‘Puck against the boards’
Comments
First place was a great lacrosse peak action shot in the snow. A wonderfully surprising shot with very strong graphic quality. Second place was a baseball shot that transcended the typical slide into first shot with a nice kick to the face and dynamic position of the two players. Third place is a nice humorous moment with great expressions from the players. Honorable mention was a well-done hockey shot with great placement of the puck.
Portrait
1st Leslie Barbaro, Herald News, ‘ Murderball’
2nd Thomas Franklin, The Record, ‘Charlie’s records’
3rd Thomas Franklin, The Record, “Basketball player in hall’
Comments
A very weak category where we struggled to come up with any winners. The best of the lot was a clean and nicely lit shot of a wheelchair athlete. Second place utilized interesting framing and repetitive shapes. Third place was well lit, but the judges felt the photo in the foreground felt forced and unnatural.
Feature Multiple
1st Leslie Barbaro, Herald News, ‘A nun’s story’
2nd Tony Kurdzuk, The Star Ledger, ‘A New Jersey few know’
3rd Kevin Wexler, Herald News, ‘What lies beneath’
Comments
The judges loved the first place entry about the daily life of a nun. Each image stood on its own as a strong picture and the photographer did a great job of elevating a seemingly mundane subject into a dynamic picture story. Second place was a well-done series of photos giving a glimpse into a trouble spot in the news. The shooter obviously spent time and effort to get the trust of the subjects and the variety of images was excellent. Third place had a number of good pictures introducing readers to a part of their community they may not know. Good attempt, but it needed a bit more depth to elevate to first or second place.
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
2006 Clip Results Totals Top 25
Congratulations to all of the winners, calculated totals reflects points for entered clips and winning clips minus any disqualifications for missing clips.
1. Tom Franklin, The Record, 1104
2. Ed Murray, Star-Ledger, 629
3. Kevin Wexler, Herald News, 537
4. Peter Monsees, The Record, 462
5. Leslie Barbaro, Herald News, 412
6. Tyson Trish, The Record, 344
7. David Warren, Philadelphia Inquirer, 327
8. Elizabeth Lara, Herald News, 251
9. Mark Sullivan, Home News Tribune, 230
10. Michael Karas, Herald News, 220
11. William Perlman, Star-Ledger, 215
12. Robert Sciarrino, Star-Ledger, 212
13. Jim Anness, The Record, 208
14. Bryan Littel, Bridgeton News, 202
15. Tariq Zehawi, The Record, 199
16. Pete Ackerman, Asbury Park Press, 178
17. Danielle Richards, The Record, 177
18. Tony Kurdzuk, Star-Ledger, 176
19. Amy Newman, Herald News, 172
19. Scott Lituchy, Star-Ledger, 172
21. John Munson, Star-Ledger, 138
22. Dawn Benko, The Daily Record, 105
23. George McNish, Star-Ledger, 98
24. Noah Murray, Star-Ledger, 96
25. Chris Faytok, Star-Ledger, 94
1. Tom Franklin, The Record, 1104
2. Ed Murray, Star-Ledger, 629
3. Kevin Wexler, Herald News, 537
4. Peter Monsees, The Record, 462
5. Leslie Barbaro, Herald News, 412
6. Tyson Trish, The Record, 344
7. David Warren, Philadelphia Inquirer, 327
8. Elizabeth Lara, Herald News, 251
9. Mark Sullivan, Home News Tribune, 230
10. Michael Karas, Herald News, 220
11. William Perlman, Star-Ledger, 215
12. Robert Sciarrino, Star-Ledger, 212
13. Jim Anness, The Record, 208
14. Bryan Littel, Bridgeton News, 202
15. Tariq Zehawi, The Record, 199
16. Pete Ackerman, Asbury Park Press, 178
17. Danielle Richards, The Record, 177
18. Tony Kurdzuk, Star-Ledger, 176
19. Amy Newman, Herald News, 172
19. Scott Lituchy, Star-Ledger, 172
21. John Munson, Star-Ledger, 138
22. Dawn Benko, The Daily Record, 105
23. George McNish, Star-Ledger, 98
24. Noah Murray, Star-Ledger, 96
25. Chris Faytok, Star-Ledger, 94
Sunday, June 3, 2007
MARCH 2007 NJPPA CLIPS RESULTS
MARCH 2007 NJPPA CLIPS RESULTS
Photos judged by John Maniaci, Craig Schreiner and Leah L. Jones
At the Wisconsin State Journal in Madison, Wis.
NEWS
1st Michael Karas, Herald News, Aisha and Lisa after Drug Raid
2nd Leslie Barbaro, Herald News, Naval Aviator Remembered
3rd Ed Murray, The Star-Ledger, Brandi McTighe Consoles her Brother
HM Noah Murray, The Star-Ledger, Rider University Students Grieve
FEATURE
1st David Warren, Philadelphia Inquirer, Branch Campus
2nd Kevin Wexler, Herald News, Ballroom Dancers
3rd Ed Murray, The Star-Ledger, 3rd Grade Dance Lesson
HM Tyson Trish, The Record, Snow Removing Dog Walker
SPORTS
1st Thomas E. Franklin, The Record, Eastside Girls Sad
2nd Tony Kurdzuk, The Star-Ledger, Vince Carter v. Mobley & Brand
3rd Jeff Granit, Tri-Town News, Jackson’s Ken Carney
HM Ed Murray, The Star-Ledger, Lily Calo embraces Holliance after loss
PORTRAIT
1st Tyson Trish, The Record, Travis Ritter, Fire on Ice
2nd Thomas E. Franklin, The Record, Elvis in Glen Rock
3rd Leslie Barbaro, Herald News, Deirdre McKay and Janei Pugh
HM Bryan Littel, The Bridgeton News, Martina Thomas and Brine’ja
FEATURE MULTIPLE
1st Tariq Zehawi, The Record, The Milkman Cometh
2nd Ed Murray, The Star-Ledger, No School Left Behind
3rd Thomas E. Franklin, The Record, Boy Donates Long Hair
ILLUSTRATION
1st Peter Monsees, The Record, Hot Dog Eater
2nd Peter Monsees, The Record, Speaking in Pixels
3rd Peter Monsees, The Record, Offering of Olives
HM Peter Monsees, The Record, Grandma’s Cheesy Dish
Photos judged by John Maniaci, Craig Schreiner and Leah L. Jones
At the Wisconsin State Journal in Madison, Wis.
NEWS
1st Michael Karas, Herald News, Aisha and Lisa after Drug Raid
2nd Leslie Barbaro, Herald News, Naval Aviator Remembered
3rd Ed Murray, The Star-Ledger, Brandi McTighe Consoles her Brother
HM Noah Murray, The Star-Ledger, Rider University Students Grieve
FEATURE
1st David Warren, Philadelphia Inquirer, Branch Campus
2nd Kevin Wexler, Herald News, Ballroom Dancers
3rd Ed Murray, The Star-Ledger, 3rd Grade Dance Lesson
HM Tyson Trish, The Record, Snow Removing Dog Walker
SPORTS
1st Thomas E. Franklin, The Record, Eastside Girls Sad
2nd Tony Kurdzuk, The Star-Ledger, Vince Carter v. Mobley & Brand
3rd Jeff Granit, Tri-Town News, Jackson’s Ken Carney
HM Ed Murray, The Star-Ledger, Lily Calo embraces Holliance after loss
PORTRAIT
1st Tyson Trish, The Record, Travis Ritter, Fire on Ice
2nd Thomas E. Franklin, The Record, Elvis in Glen Rock
3rd Leslie Barbaro, Herald News, Deirdre McKay and Janei Pugh
HM Bryan Littel, The Bridgeton News, Martina Thomas and Brine’ja
FEATURE MULTIPLE
1st Tariq Zehawi, The Record, The Milkman Cometh
2nd Ed Murray, The Star-Ledger, No School Left Behind
3rd Thomas E. Franklin, The Record, Boy Donates Long Hair
ILLUSTRATION
1st Peter Monsees, The Record, Hot Dog Eater
2nd Peter Monsees, The Record, Speaking in Pixels
3rd Peter Monsees, The Record, Offering of Olives
HM Peter Monsees, The Record, Grandma’s Cheesy Dish
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