October 2008 Clip Contest
Spot News:
1st Place: Nathan Gray-Anderson Independent-Mail
comments: Few entries had the immediacy we’d expect in spot news. We appreciate the aesthetic strength in an otherwise boring scene.
2nd Place: Angie Kershner-Florence Morning News
comments: We appreciate the photographers attempt to layer the elements.
3rd Place: Jonathan Dyer-Island Packet
comments: The scene makes it interesting, but we wish there was a moment to elevate it.
General News:
1st Place: Gerry Melendez-The State
comments: The body language of both dog and handler made the picture. Cleaner background and lower angle would make it even better
2nd Place: Grace Beahm-Post and Courier
comments: Our eyes are drawn to her face. Good color and composition. The background add to the meaning
3rd Place: Nathan Gray- Anderson Independent-Mail
Great moment. Tells the story. May fit better in another category.
Feature:
1st Place: Sefton Ipock-Anderson Independent-Mail
comments: We give the photographer credit for finding a good picture in a meeting assignment. Clean, great moment.
2nd Place: Ken Ruinard-Anderson Independent-Mail
comments: Girl’s expression made this more than the average band photo. Good caption information.
3rd Place: Gerry Melendez-The State
comments: We like the expression. Cropping could help clean up the image.
Sports:
1st Place: Sefton Ipock-Anderson Independent-Mail
comments: It had everything. Peak action, light and moment. We wish we had those light at our local schools. This was a though category.
2nd Place Gerry Melendez-The State
comments: This picture defines peak action. Everything works.
3rd Place: Sefton Ipock-Anderson Independent-Mail
comments: Great body language. Both faces are engaging.
Multiple:
1st place: Angie Kershner-Florence Morning News
comments: There were very few entries in this category and all were groups of pictures from a single event. Our place place pick was the best event coverage. None of the other entries deserved awards. We would love to see entries that tell stories, not just cover events.