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Contest #3 2003
(announced
Jan. 21, 2004)
| First Place - Chris
Carpenter Second Place - Tricia Sullivan Third Place - Sarah Collier
Honorable Mention - Ahmed Hadrovic Honorable
Mention - James Stanford |
 "Latourell Falls" Chris Carpenter |
"Spotlight" Tricia Sullivan |
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Honorable Mention "Swimming Eagle" Dan Doucette
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First Place - Chris Carpenter
Comments:
Sometimes equipment or situational limitations can lead a photographer
to look for alternative prospectives- It was difficult to compose such
a tall, narrow waterfall in any dramatic fasion. Lighting was challenging
at the top of the falls as well, so I began to look for a different way
of representing the beauty of the scene before me.
Second Place - Tricia Sullivan
Website:T
D Gallery Comments:
I was walking along the
beach looking over the changes and turmoil that the tropical storm had
created, and the sun broke through the storm clouds for one brief moment.
It was as if heaven was saying everything would be ok. Third Place - Sarah Collier
Comments:
This photo is of an Eastern Screech Owl named Garfunkle. I've taken thousands
of pictures at the Raptor Center where I volunteer my time to help care
for and educate the public about the importance of nature conservation,
particularly birds of prey. This picture truly caputures Garfunkle's personality
and the uniqueness of the experience I have had with my work there.
Honorable Mention - Ahmed Hadrovic
Comments:
The atmosphere after a rain helped make this photo very strong I think.
Honorable Mention - Dan Doucette
Comments: I was fishing with my son and we were watching two eagles circling while
they fished. Suddenly one swooped down on the other with a viscious attack.
The "victim" plummeted to the water and appeared dead. As we
approached it, it seemed to regain its senses and began using its wings
to paddle to shore. While relieved that the eagle appeared to recover,
watching him paddle was a most unlikely site. Perhaps the most amazing
part was the eagle managed at all times to retain its dignity, and its
sense of power.
Honorable Mention - James Stanford
Comments:
I am a retired commercial photographer based in Vero Beach Florida. I
only shoot now for fun and relaxation. This particular image was captured
at Blue Cypress Lake in Indian River County Florida.
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Judge's
Comments: First
Place: "Latourell
Falls"
What an inviting image. The photographer used thoughtful composition
and a slow shutter speed to capture the timeless beauty of a waterfall.
One of the best we have seen in a while. Second
Place: "Spotlight"
Images like this don't happen everyday. And yet, it is a universal
experience to see sun shafts breaking through dense clouds. The composition
is simple and direct. Sometimes it is best to simply let the subject "shine" through. Third
Place: "Moulting" How could anyone look at this photo without
smiling? We loved this photo. It was the perfect angle and lens choice.
Combine this with the beautiful greens in the background and those amazing
eyes and it's easy to say this is a winner. Honorable Mention: "Autumn" Leaf photos come and go in this contest. It is always a triumph when a photographer examines a subject done so many times and comes back with a wonderful image filled with the rich colors of Autumn.
Honorable Mention: "Swimming Eagle" Now and then we receive the truly unusual image. Sometimes an image is striking simply due to subject matter. This is a perfect example. How many times have YOU seen an eagle swimming? This is another good example of why you should keep your camera with you at all times. Kudos to the photographer for producing a tight crop.
Honorable
Mention: "Blue Cypress Lake" It seems strange to shoot a black
and white image at a place called Blue Cypress Lake. But, thanks to the
excellent compositon and lighting this image transcends the norm into
a universal scene of beauty. The end result is an image which could have
been made anywhere.
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