Child Photo Competition 2016 No 4 : Results

Competition Winner : First Prize
$894.00

Judges Comment
A frozen moment and a beautiful portrait. It looks so natural. I like the tousled hair and the beautiful soft colors. The facial expression is somehow sad, the eyes a bit glassy - maybe just a second away from crying. This fact gives this colorful picture a melancholic touch. Congratulations to the winner! A fabulous picture.
Photographers Comment
Thank you so much for this honor. This picture is dedicated to my inspiration, my amazing daughter Isla (2 and 1/2). I took on photography as a way to extend her life, where she will use these pictures to recall a childhood in rich detail where her own memory will fail her. To convey the emotional journey of her life through photography is a challenge that adds true purpose to my own life. I definitely teared up a little when I found this shot in my review. Taken at Mt. Pinos, CA during her first camping trip with daddy. Sony A7 / Zeiss 55mm F1.8.

Mark Of Excellence

Judges Comment
A real cool shot that combines two actions in one picture. The boy is completely in his own world. He enjoys the moment and the sunlight. His dog is full of energy and wants to play with his lead. It is a funny and unexpected combination. And also a great picture that works in black and white very well!
Photographers Comment
Thank you for the Mark Of Excellence and for your feedback! My name is Denis Malciu and I'm from Romania. The picture was taken in Bucharest, three years ago, with the Olympus OM-D EM-5 and an Olympus Zuiko 45mm f1.8 lens. I edited the raw file in ACR and CS6.
www.flickr.com/photos/denis_malciu/

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A soft and lovely light situation that underlines a beautiful scene. It looks a bit like a fairytale.

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I really enjoy to see portraits of children from all over the world. In this case you have created a strong, effective portrait of a young boy, caring for his dog. His facial expression tells a lot.
Photographers Comment
Shot in Sahiwal, Pakistan with a Leica Q and processed in ACR by Sohail Karmani from London.
karmani.photography/

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Judges Comment
A real cool frozen moment. The colors are gorgeous and of course the well composed scene. The fact that the colored dust is in such a perfect line is incredible. It is actually one of the best Holi-festival pictures I have seen! Great work!
Photographers Comment
I'm happy for the Mark of Excellence, thank you! My name is Lukas and I'm from Brno, Czech Republic. The photo is from event Rainbow Run in Brno, August 2016. I-SHOT-IT with Nikon D810 and Nikon 85mm f/1.8G.
www.lukasbartos.cz

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It is all about the light and of course a beautiful moment. Really well captured. I also like the soft colors and purple and orange tones in it. Great work!

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One second before the jump. This photograph is really well composed. Great picture!

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A frozen moment caught in the right time! Look at this sharpness. It is incredible! You can see each tiny drop. Technically it is really well executed and of corse also a lovely scene!
Photographers Comment
I am Kevin Van Sant, a professional jazz guitarist in North Carolina. I've enjoyed taking pictures for a long time but it wasn't until this guy was born that it became a serious hobby. Now I'm his personal paparazzi. It's a bit like what I imagine wildlife photography to be trying to capture a good picture of an always in motion toddler, but I can always tell instantly when I've gotten a good one. I carry around a Sony a6000 mostly with one of several 50+ yr old Russian lenses I own (manual focus only). However this picture was actually taken with my S7 Samsung phone. It excels in outdoor settings and is also waterproof which allowed me to get up close (and wet) for this shot at my son's favorite local fountain. This was my first entry into a photo contest so I've honored and encouraged to have this picture recognized. Thanks!
www.kevinvansant.com

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A bit confusing for the first sight. But it is so interesting to look at again and again. The Boys are running after a car. And the one who is the closest is not in focus. But it is dynamic and effective.

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One of the loveliest portraits from this competition. A beautiful captured moment. And also a great monochrom tonality. Great work!
Photographers Comment
Thank you so much. I'm honored! My name is Ellen Goodman, I'm a film photographer from St. Louis, MO (USA). This shot is of my daughter. I was shooting to experiment/test exposures and developers. I figured out how I wanted to expose then let go of the technical aspects, wanted to be in the moment with her. I don't remember what was so funny but I do remember the infectious laughter and pushing the cable release when she started laughing so hard. One of those moments you wish you could bottle up, I suppose a photo is the next best thing. Shot on a Hasselblad 500 C/M on Kodak Tri-X film.
www.thefeeloffilm.com

Mark Of Excellence

Judges Comment
A lot of young students, close to each other, really concentrated doing their homework. I like the mood in this picture and also the strong colors. An unnoticed capture of an intense moment.
Photographers Comment
Thanks for your comments! My name is Antonio and I am from Macau. I took this picture with Sony A7RII during a trip with Oxfam to Yushu. We travelled for around 10 hours in order to visit the Tibetan students staying in this boarding school. Instead of rushing back to their room after lunch to play with their smartphone or tablet, these kids are finding a suitable space in this small room packed with 8 students so they can take out their book and start studying. Post processed with LR.
www.facebook.com/AntoniusPhotoscript

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A strong picture that captivates for many reasons. The perspective is unusual and underlines the mood of this picture. The girl looks straight into the camera. Her expression is intense and this touches deeply. You can see her hands so close. They almost come out of the picture even though they are not in focus. The essential is in focus and that is her face. A moody and fabulous picture!!

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An outstanding photograph. It could be taken years or even decades ago because of the special blue and green tones. It is really interesting to look at again and again. You need to look carefully until you see the details like the faces of the two boys. I really like it!
Photographers Comment
Photographer: Chris Obayda - Architect in London. Thanks very much. This was taken driving between between Istanbul and Cappadocia in Turkey. Shot with a modest Nikon D60.
www.chrisobayda.com

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A beautiful scene with a beautiful atmosphere in it.The fact that the sun is directly in this position is overwhelming. What a great shot!!
Photographers Comment
I'm Angee Manns from Columbia, Missouri. This was shot with a Nikon D610 and a Sigma Art 35mm lens, processed in Photoshop. It was a great moment to capture of my son as he ran through the field with his dragon kite.
2bseenphotography.com

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Lovely and natural. I like her facial expression a lot! Well done!
Photographers Comment
Taken with Sony A6300 and Zeiss Touit 32mm, processed with Capture 1 Pro. As we were waiting to be seated at a local burger joint, I noticed the nice soft light through the door window and the warm wooden panel in the background. My daughter was restless running around making silly faces in the alley, and I was glad that I caught one of the moments!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/danspkwok/

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A little girl with a cool style having a blast. It looks like a natural and honest moment, captured in the right time!
Photographers Comment
Thank you. I'm Rhiana Roque and I'm from Los Angeles, California. This spunky little lady is my god daughter. She is a leukemia survivor, and even throughout her long and difficult treatments she never lost her spirit and zest for life. She is now in remission and continues to be an inspiration to those around her, young and old. She is also an absolute charmer in front of any camera!
litrato.squarespace.com

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Judges Comment
A calm moment with a perfectly arranged composition. She is directly in the center of this image. It looks really harmonious. The tones and the light are beautiful. It seems that she is not aware of the photographer at all. A great picture!

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A photo that works for many reasons. A great composition, the lines really support this scene, also the lines of the shadow. It looks dynamic. Great black and white contrasts and also a high quality of resolution. A beautiful light composition.The child looks straight into the camera, crying her heart out. A fabulous photo!
Photographers Comment
Thank you so much. My name is KC,I'm from Hong Kong, Shot on a EOS1dx EF 70-200mm.This is the time to travel in mainland China. The child did not cry, followed by a lot of people came to shoot him, to cry.
https://www.facebook.com/katckhk ,https://www.flickr.com/photos/katck/

Mark Of Excellence

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A moment full of calmness combined with a beautiful, natural light. A lovely capture of a unique moment.

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The observer. A cool shot in black and white. I like the contrasts in it and the blurry background looks interesting and fits perfectly to the portrait. It looks like a boat in the background, so the photo also tells a story. Really well done!
Photographers Comment
Thanks a lot! Ihar
ipaulau.com