Premium Photo Competition 2020 1 : Results

Judges Comment
This photograph is best admired in large size, because at that moment you become part of the photo and the exciting moment of being a train, being on a train and photographing a train at the same time. The colors, the composition, the simplicity, and yet sophisticated beyond what we have seen elsewhere, is what make this photograph the winner of this I-SHOT-IT Compeition.
Photographers Comment
I shot this photograph while on a trip in Alaska. We were riding the McKinley Explorer, and I was standing where they had an area to go outside on the last train. I was watching intently at the scenery for pictures, when I suddenly noticed the reflection off of the side of the train. I took a few quick shots, and then waited for the train to turn, so I could get this illusion of the train going in two directions. I shot this with my Nikon 7200 and my zoom 35-80 at 55mm. I used Lightroom to add more contrast. This photograph is not much different than the original photo.

Judges Comment
There is movement in this photograph, a lot of atmosphere, and a feeling of being the boy in the photo. Great colors and composition, pressed the shutter in the exact right moment.
Photographers Comment
Thank you for the recognition! I am based in New York, but I shot this in Paris, France in January 2020 with a Leica Q2. I had been entranced by the kiosk and was photographing it alone when a boy came riding by on a scooter, and I was fortunate enough to capture this moment. Processing for this shot was done in Lightroom. You can find more of my work on my instagram (@waitlisted) - it is currently focused on watch photography, but I hope to branch out more widely soon. -James K.
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Meeting a stranger in the big city. Beautiful colors and depth of field. Well done!

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This photograph communicates a lot fo space, from just by our feet and a whole country beyond. Beautiful colors and composition.
Photographers Comment
"Sunrise Between Storms" Winter in California is wet season. This day was no exception. After a cold, rainy night, we hoped to catch a sunrise before the forecast rains for the day. From Black Butte, we drove to a Herd Peak fire trail just prior to first light. As sunrise occurred, it was a mixture of intense sunlight, breaking through the holes in the clouds, and gusty winds separating the clouds above from the fog burning off around the base of Mt. Shasta. An hour later, the mountain was completely shrouded in thick clouds and heavy rain fell throughout the day. For a few brief moments, the sun lit the clouds above Shasta on fire, creating colors befitting a volcano of this mountain's stature. Sometimes you just have to be thankful for the moments you get and move on to the next opportunity. EOS 5D Mk III : EF24-105mm f4L IS USM : 28mm : 1 second : f16 : iso 125 : Cokin EVO filter holder : LEE .9 ND soft grad filter : 3-Legged Thing 'Albert'
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It looks like a painting, a velvet landscape of colors. It’s very beautiful to look at, and we find ourselves looking and looking.

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Very simple, yet very detailed and makes us look for a long time to capture the differences and similarities. Excellent composition and tones.

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Landing in the local airport, it’s a world or a city in itself. It looks very harmonic and beautiful.
Photographers Comment
Thank you very much for Mark of Excellence! Shot it with Nikon D800E with Sigma 150-500 in a park in Kleve/Germany Susanne Wunn

Judges Comment
If nothing else, there’s always love. Excellent capture!
Photographers Comment
Thank you very much! My name is Denis Malciu and I'm from Romania. I shoot street photography as a hobby. I took the photo in Bucharest subway with my Sony A7 and Zeiss Sonnar 35 mm F2.8 lens. I used Capture One for editing.
www.flickr.com/photos/denis_malciu/

Judges Comment
The big city and the network, all the things made by and for us. There’s something very lonely about this despite all the people that are present in the constructions.
Photographers Comment
Thank you for the recognition! This was taken with a Leica M10-P and 50mm Summilux ASPH in New York City's Koreatown. Processing was done in Lightroom. -James K
www.instagram.com/waitlisted

Judges Comment
A different and very interesting take on the new construction in New York. A photographers paradise, but not easy to photograph without making the same as many others. This one is very different.
Photographers Comment
Thank you for the recognition! This was taken with a Leica M10-P and 50mm Summilux ASPH at the Vessel in New York City's Hudson Yards. Processing was done in Lightroom. -James K
www.instagram.com/waitlisted

Judges Comment
Idyllic cityscape of a city resting inside. Excellent storytelling and composition, with simple and effective yellow and blue colors. Well don!
Photographers Comment
Thanks a lot for this Mark of Excellence and for the feedback! I took this photo with my Leica Q one early morning last October, from "le Pont des Arts" in Paris. Needed some crop in post processing for the composition. I saw the passer-by coming from the corner of my eye and had to run a bit to have him in the right place! Again thanks! Emmanuel
https://www.flickr.com/photos/eghphotos/

Judges Comment
Makes up happy to look at this photograph, happiness and celebration going from balloons into trees and flowers. Nice idea.
Photographers Comment
Thank you for the happy news in lockdown times!! This was one of those moments when the picture reveals itself. A birthday party, balloons, sunshine and a breath of wind.The picture was taken with BBF100-6 Blackberry.