Photography Portrait and Personality ( 10,000 and Over Dailies,5,000 - 10,000 Dailies,Under 5,000 Dailies)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Virginia/Hibbing - Mesabi Tribune Entry Title: Karl Sundquist Entry Credit: Mark Sauer Judge Comment: Portraits should give you some sense of wonder or curiosity about the subject – and this one leaves me wanting to know more about the musician. A cool, creative setup that draws you in.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Fargo/Moorhead - The Forum Entry Title: Sharon Armey Entry Credit: Michael Vosburg Judge Comment: Waiting for the bus in the cold sucks, and smoking is a joyless part of that miserable experience. This picture perfectly captures that. Combined with the framing of the shot and the character in this woman's face, this is a great picture for a story about smoking.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Grand Forks Herald Entry Title: Learning from nature Entry Credit: Eric Hylden Judge Comment: The photographer captured the look of a child completely engrossed in learning. Framed by the trees with the bright leaves as a background this is a great capture of the experience.
