After a lot of evaluation,
reevaluation and final scoring, we have the results of the LEICA Barnack Barek Blog
Photography contest. Had there been only
one judge, this would have been substantially easier, but as I said in the
introduction, with just a single judge, all submissions would have been subject
to the likes and dislikes of just one individual. I believe that to be unfair, which is the
very reason why we decided on three judges.
The individual rankings
clearly showed that our evaluations differed substantially from one to the
other but a few of the photographs consistently received relatively high
rankings. This lead to the final
selection – Drum roll….
First Prize: Marlies Amling
Vilsheim (by Munich)
Germany
www.die-lichtbildnerin.de
www.die-lichtbildnerin.de
This photograph impressed all judges by its intensity. Even though it is a still photograph, the guitar player seems to be moving. Gritty, intense, and intimate. The motion is the key to conveying the passion of the moment, a human intensity
that none of the other photos conveys
Second Prize: Dr. William Petersen
Bemidji, Minnesota
The first thought I had when seeing this photograph was 'Ansel Adams'. The texture detail and the
contrast of rock faces to waves are fascinating.
Third Prize: Tony McDonnough
Judge Douglas Ford wrote: My
first impression of this shot was that it was eye-catching, but over-processed.
The final effect is certainly surreal, but it seems to work. This shot has
everything going for it—the square composition is solid, the cropping good, the
linearity and geometry pleasing, the exposure right on, the color minimalist
and well-placed. This is a very
nicely shot and processed bit of street photography.
Fourth Prize: Jonathan Alaerts
Messelbroek, Belgium
This is probably one of the
more controversial picks. Douglas Ford found
it a fascinating bit of street photography, and extremely photographic, in a
Friedlander sort of way. Monika Kopeć immediately liked the layers of images and
reflections.
Fifth Prize: Garret Hacking
Denver, Colorado
PhotographyG.com
PhotographyG.com
Garret Hacking has made a
name for himself as an excellent photographer of Rock and other bands. He has developed an incredible eye and the
almost uncanny ability to shoot at just the right moment.
Sixth Prize: Jerry Wetteland:
According to Douglas Ford,
this photograph is well-composed and exposed, and the color and lighting are
pictorially very attractive. I’m most intrigued by the post-processing—the
yellows and blues are shades I associate with old halftone postcards. The
overall effect is nostalgic, restful, and very pleasing.
Honorarble Mention:
Jerry Wetteland
Garret Hacking
Denver, Colorado
Marlies Amling
Vilsheim (by Munich) Germany
Stefan Voser
Switzerland
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These are some very interesting images. I probably would not have put them all in the same order, but that's just me.
ReplyDeleteThanks for running the photography contest. I wish I would have entered some of my stuff. Will you do this again?
ReplyDeleteYes, there will be another photography contest. But I have no time frame yet.
Deletehow many participants did you have to judge? ist there also a professional category?
ReplyDeleteWe had over 40 participants. There was no professional category. I think a good photograph does not need to be labelled professional or amateur. It should be able to impress without that. I do know for a fact that several entrants were indeed by professional photographers.
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