Judged by The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, IL
James Bowey-Editor-in-Chief/Photo Editor
Eric Sumberg-Staff Photographer
Kate Weber-Staff Photographer
News
Overall: Not a particularly strong category. A lot of September 11th photos, but no single image of those was truly memorable.
1st Place: Kevin Wexler, Herald News, Corrupt Cop
Nice job of stepping back from the action to capture the crowd without using the wide angle. Lucky to have another photographer to fill in flash at just the right moment.
2nd Place: Tariq Zehawi, The Record, September 11th Memorial
Of the September 11th memorial pictures, this was the strongest. The eye is drawn to the girl quickly.
3rd Place: Kevin Wexler, Herald News, Street Naming
Photographer was close at the right time to capture a moment of grief
Sports
Overall: A lot of nice images, though many were game action that didn’t necessarily rise to the level of superlative images. We focused on rewarding those photographers who showed us that were thinking and not just reacting to the action.
1st Place: Tariq Zehawi, The Record, Face Kick
A solid game action shot, could have been cropped in closer to get the viewer right to the action, but easily the best picture of the group
2nd Place: David M Warren, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Football Reflection
A moody picture that uses the natural environment well to make something out a relatively humdrum activity
3rd Place: David M Warren, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Sprints
While it is a similar style shot to 2nd place, this picture was good enough to supercede the other game action. A well-executed picture that makes the viewer want to look again.
Feature
Overall: The weakest of the singles categories. One photo would have won (Peter Monsees-bowling alley) if not for what appears to be poor toning. Others would have placed (Michael Karas-Statue unveiling) if he hadn’t crossed out the picture we liked.
1st Place: Leslie Barbaro, Herald News, Tattoo
A well-composed image. Lots to see in this image, a nice moment, though the cutline could have used more information.
2nd Place: Kevin Wexler, Herald News, Construction
A solid effort using graphical elements to tell the story
3rd Place: Peter Monsees, The Record, RV
Good lens choice helps this picture go from average to interesting compositionally
Portrait
Overall: The winners were all strong images that were well composed/lit
1st Place: Thomas E Franklin, The Record, Gardener
Easily the winner, solid use of wide angle lens to tell the story beyond just the face and the task.
2nd Place: Tariq Zehawi, The Record, Cameramen
Good use of the world around us to get a nice effect. Use of lighting helped to show that the photographer was doing some thinking about how to pop the subject.
3rd Place: Tyson Trish, The Record, WWII
Austere portrait, simple, but given the subject matter, it seemed like an appropriate and well-executed shot.
Illustration
Overall: Not many entries. Well-executed shots for the most part, all by one photographer.
1st Place: Peter Monsees, The Record, Salt Water
Picture would have been better served by a simpler layout, but a nice way to illustrate the issue.
2nd Place: Peter Monsees, The Record, Doctor Waits
Credit to the photographer for going on location but given that it was an illustration would have liked to have seen more emotion or distress given the subject matter. Well executed, but could have been superlative.
3rd Place: Peter Monsees, The Record, Chinese Medicine
Nicely composed.
Feature Multiple
1st Place: Tyson Trish, The Record-Moving Back In
Photographer was applauded for following family on multiple trips
2nd Place: Jose Moreno, Courier-Post-WrestlersNice work lighting. Could have won but the piece was brought down by posed shot. Wanted to see more behind the scenes, less event shots.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
AUGUST NJPPA CLIP RESULTS
This Contest was judged by: St. Petersburg Times photography staff
Boyzell Hosey, Director of Photography
Bruce Moyer, Deputy Director of Photography
Edmund Fountain, Staff Photographer
Scott Keeler, Staff Photographer
News
1st Jim Anness, The Record, Manhunt
2nd Tariq Zehawi, The Record, Fuel Spill
3rd Danielle P. Richards, The Record, Animal Rescuer
Comments: The first place winner of this category was very clear, as the photographer puts the viewer right in the middle of the scene. the strong quality of light and composition definitely helped elevate the image. Second place did a good job capturing a news scene with all the elements necessary to tell a complete story, while the judges appreciated the emotion shown in the 3rd place winner.
Feature Single
1st Tyson Trish, The Record, Water Spray
2nd Danielle P. Richards, The Record, Living with Cancer
3rd Thomas E. Franklin, The Record, House Call Vet
Comments: The judges felt that the first place winner was a very well-organized frame, with a good energy that spread through the many layers of the frame. Second place showed preparation on part of the photographer as the image showed intimacy not often seen in pictures normally categorized as features. Third place amounted to a funny frame with an odd moment. The expression of the dog staring back at the camera helped elevate this image from the rest of the entrants.
Sports
1st Tyson Trish, The Record, David Beckham celebrates
2nd Michael Karas, The Herald News, Olympic Boxer Hopeful
3rd Amy Newman, The Herald News, Wheelchair Basketball
Comments: Only six images were entered in this category, and while the judges felt that it was easy to find a first place winner, picking second and third was more difficult due to a lack of entries and a lack of quality amongst them. First place showed very strong emotion and composition and was clearly the best image of the bunch. Second and third, while better than the remaining pictures in the category and solid pictures in their own right, lacked the additional elements and quirks that traditionally help pictures win contests like this.
Portrait
1st Thomas Franklin, The Record, The Mod Case Contest
2nd Tyson Trish, The Record, Folk Guitarist
3rd Tariq Zehawi, The Record, Twilight Zone Actor
Comments: The first-place winner showed a wonderful use of mood and light which gave the judges a feeling for the environment of the subject. We also liked that the portrait was not a posed one. Second place displayed an eye-catching use of color but the eye-level composition kept it out of first place. The third place winner provided the judges with a good sense of the subject's character through his facial expression.
Feature Multiple
1st Matthew Apgar, Courier News, Major or Minor
2nd No Award
3rd No Award
Comments: Only four picture stories were entered in this category, which made judging difficult. The judges felt that the three remaining entries were relatively weak and poorly edited. First place was awarded based on the fact that it was obvious that the photojournalist spent time with their subject in a variety of places over a span of time. The viewer gets a sense of who the subject is as a result.
Boyzell Hosey, Director of Photography
Bruce Moyer, Deputy Director of Photography
Edmund Fountain, Staff Photographer
Scott Keeler, Staff Photographer
News
1st Jim Anness, The Record, Manhunt
2nd Tariq Zehawi, The Record, Fuel Spill
3rd Danielle P. Richards, The Record, Animal Rescuer
Comments: The first place winner of this category was very clear, as the photographer puts the viewer right in the middle of the scene. the strong quality of light and composition definitely helped elevate the image. Second place did a good job capturing a news scene with all the elements necessary to tell a complete story, while the judges appreciated the emotion shown in the 3rd place winner.
Feature Single
1st Tyson Trish, The Record, Water Spray
2nd Danielle P. Richards, The Record, Living with Cancer
3rd Thomas E. Franklin, The Record, House Call Vet
Comments: The judges felt that the first place winner was a very well-organized frame, with a good energy that spread through the many layers of the frame. Second place showed preparation on part of the photographer as the image showed intimacy not often seen in pictures normally categorized as features. Third place amounted to a funny frame with an odd moment. The expression of the dog staring back at the camera helped elevate this image from the rest of the entrants.
Sports
1st Tyson Trish, The Record, David Beckham celebrates
2nd Michael Karas, The Herald News, Olympic Boxer Hopeful
3rd Amy Newman, The Herald News, Wheelchair Basketball
Comments: Only six images were entered in this category, and while the judges felt that it was easy to find a first place winner, picking second and third was more difficult due to a lack of entries and a lack of quality amongst them. First place showed very strong emotion and composition and was clearly the best image of the bunch. Second and third, while better than the remaining pictures in the category and solid pictures in their own right, lacked the additional elements and quirks that traditionally help pictures win contests like this.
Portrait
1st Thomas Franklin, The Record, The Mod Case Contest
2nd Tyson Trish, The Record, Folk Guitarist
3rd Tariq Zehawi, The Record, Twilight Zone Actor
Comments: The first-place winner showed a wonderful use of mood and light which gave the judges a feeling for the environment of the subject. We also liked that the portrait was not a posed one. Second place displayed an eye-catching use of color but the eye-level composition kept it out of first place. The third place winner provided the judges with a good sense of the subject's character through his facial expression.
Feature Multiple
1st Matthew Apgar, Courier News, Major or Minor
2nd No Award
3rd No Award
Comments: Only four picture stories were entered in this category, which made judging difficult. The judges felt that the three remaining entries were relatively weak and poorly edited. First place was awarded based on the fact that it was obvious that the photojournalist spent time with their subject in a variety of places over a span of time. The viewer gets a sense of who the subject is as a result.
Friday, November 2, 2007
MAY 2007 NJPPA CLIP CONTEST RESULTS
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.
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.
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.
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