IPPA Feb. 2008 Clip Contest results
Results for Feb. clips are in. NOTE: ONLY 16 PEOPLE ENTERED CLIPS FOR MARCH. AND ONLY 2 MULTIPLE FEATURE ENTRIES!! COME ON GUYS!!!!!
Judges for February were the Utica(NY) Observer-Dispatch’ s William Cannon, Multimedia Editor; Mike Doherty, Staff Photographer; Nicole Cvetnic, Staff Photographer
News
1st
Photographer: Eric Sumberg
Publication: Daily Chronicle
Date Published: 02/15/08
Description: NIU student Prays
Judges Comments: This image had a single, clean and strong moment that displays the heavy heart readers felt following the event. The inclusion of a good quote in the cutline should be commended.
2nd
Photographer: John Badman
Publication: The Telegraph
Date Published: 02-13-08
Description: Alton fire
Judges Comments: Clearly a quick response by the photographer led to an up close and clean shot of the fire and the resident.
3rd
Photographer: Carlos T. Miranda
Publication: The Pantagraph
Date Published: 02-16-08
Description: Between the crosses
Judges Comments: The photographer clearly thought through the composition and captured a quiet, real moment.
News Category Comments: There was a lot of debate between 2nd and 3rd place. It came down to a tough vote between the three judges.
Feature
1st
Photographer: John Badman
Publication: The telegraph
Date Published: 02-15-08
Description: eagle snack
Judges Comments: An incredible image that is tack sharp and has great detail.
2nd
Photographer: Fred Zwicky
Publication: Journal Star
Date Published: 2/14/08
Description: Puppy love
Judges Comments: Cute clean moment. The dogs eye looking at the squinting human was a nice connection.
3rd
Photographer: John Starks
Publication: Daily Herald
Date Published: 02-19-08
Description: snow jumper
Judges Comments: Beautiful image. Excellent choice of exposure that adds to the mood.
Feature Category Comments: This was the strongest of al the categories for the month.
Feature
1st
Photographer: John Badman
Publication: The telegraph
Date Published: 02-15-08
Description: eagle snack
Judges Comments: An incredible image that is tack sharp and has great detail.
2nd
Photographer: Fred Zwicky
Publication: Journal Star
Date Published: 2/14/08
Description: Puppy love
Judges Comments: Cute clean moment. The dogs eye looking at the squinting human was a nice connection.
3rd
Photographer: John Starks
Publication: Daily Herald
Date Published: 02-19-08
Description: snow jumper
Judges Comments: Beautiful image. Excellent choice of exposure that adds to the mood.
Feature Category Comments: This was the strongest of al the categories for the month.
Feature Multiple
1st
Photographer: John Dixon
Publication: The News-Gazette
Date Published: 02-10-08
Description: Biggest game
Judges Comments: This package had a clear image that anchored it.
2nd
Photographer: Kate Szrom
Publication: Naperville Sun
Date Published: 2/24/08
Description: Life’s work
Judges Comments: Nice package, but if they are a family then follow them home. The images do not say “family” only “teammates”.
3rd
Photographer: Steve Johnston
Publication: Pioneer Press
Date Published: 02-28-08
Description: Tine dancers
Judges Comments: This package lacks a single standout image that anchors it and give a basis to build. You need one strong shot that shows their size and the motion of dance.
Feature Category Comments: This was the weakest category.
Sports
1st
Photographer: John Starks
Publication: Daily Herald
Date Published: 02-29-08
Description: Morris dives and slaps
Judges Comments: Nice tight shot of peak sports action. The eye of the subject looking at the all took this to the top.
2nd
Photographer: Matt Dayhoff
Publication: Peoria Journal Star
Date Published: 2-24-08
Description: Maniscalco with his tongue hanging
Judges Comments: Nice action with an unusual expression. Nicely lit as well.
3rd
Photographer: Adam Gerik
Publication: the Journal Star
Date Published: 02-05-08
Description: Hockey fight
Judges Comments: The contact of fists and eyes is what made this a strong sports photo.
HM
Photographer: Carlos Miranda
Publication: The Pantagraph
Date Published: 02-23-08
Description: Bloodied basketball player
Judges Comments: A lot of debate went into ranking this photo. The unusual moment which was commendable was clouded by a very cluttered image.
Sports Category Comments: Third place was debated but the cleanliness of the third place image gave it the avantage.
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