Dec INPA Clip Contest Results
Cream of the Crop
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Judges
Albert Cesare, Cincinnati Enquirer Staff Photojournalist
Winners
Feature 1st Place 50 Points
Photographer: Joseph Garza, Tribune-Star
Image:f_80-toss
Judges Comments:
This is one of those moments in time that sticks out, with great flowing visual rhythm shown here, with the added benefit of having the moment of expression in sheer joy.
Feature 2nd Place 40 Points
Photographer: Kelly Lafferty, Kokomo Tribune
Image:f_57-citygrinch
Judges Comments:
Finding an interesting out-of-the-box way to show an event. This image is fun, showing both the photographers patients to wait out a parade and find something that screams Christmas. great light and just an all-around good find in capturing the mood of a time capturing the zietgiest quite nicely.
Feature 3rd Place 30 Points
Photographer: AJ Mast, Independent Photojournalist
Image:f_1-lights
Judges Comments:
The use of visual balance, color, and a different perspective bring this frame out. The photographer showed great creativity in finding a new way to show the everyday. It lacks a compelling human factor which would have made this image even more compelling.
Feature HM Place 10 Points
Photographer: Jenna Watson, Indianapolis Star
Image:f_83-yoshiko
Judges Comments:
Beautiful light and use of space.
General_News 1st Place Cream of the Crop 60 Points
Photographer: Jeremy Hogan, Freelance
Image:gn_88-tornado
Judges Comments:
The juxtaposition of the beautiful colors in front of the sheer destructive force of what the tornado has taken with the added effect of the human emotion – this image has everything in it. beautifully done.
General_News 2nd Place 40 Points
Photographer: Mykal McEldowney, The Indianapolis Star
Image:gn_72-lost
Judges Comments:
A strong image shows the after effects of a tragic event. Very nice framing, composition and storytelling here.
General_News 3rd Place 30 Points
Photographer: Denny Simmons, Courier & Press
Image:gn_78-village
Judges Comments:
This is a great find to show the exterior work being done to help those in need. The mood set of work being done late in the evening and the connection shown by the caregiver.
General_News HM Place 10 Points
Photographer: Kelly Lafferty, Kokomo Tribune
Image:gn_57-pushup
Judges Comments:
Great moment here, nicely donw.
Multiple_Entry 1st Place 50 Points
Photographer: Jenna Watson, Indianapolis Star
Image:m_83-the-nutcracker_01
Judges Comments:
From setting a sense of place to showing the emotions and everyday life of professional ballet, this story is a great inside look shot beautifully from start to finish, with details, action, emotion, great composition, great moments, great light. It gives us a great view in the behind the scenes of a yearly production. Fantastic work!
Portraits 2nd Place 40 Points
Photographer: Mykal McEldowney, The Indianapolis Star
Image:p_72-unifiedfootball
Judges Comments:
Love the light and the sense of intensity. I feel like I know the coach through his natural expression.
Portraits 3rd Place 30 Points
Photographer: Michael Caterina, South Bend Tribune
Image:p_63-workout
Judges Comments:
A fun way to illustrate this story, love the composition, leading lines, and expression.
Sports_Action 1st Place 50 Points
Photographer: Jenna Watson, Indianapolis Star
Image:sa_83-pittman
Judges Comments:
Capturing the most acrobatic moments in football at the perfect time. Clean well composed. Doesnt get much more sports action than that.
Sports_Action 2nd Place 40 Points
Photographer: Grace Hollars, The Indianapolis Star
Image:sa_157-touchdown
Judges Comments:
The moment of celebration, with the added layer of reaction in the background, makes this frame stand out to me.
Sports_Action 3rd Place 30 Points
Photographer: AJ Mast, Independent Photojournalist
Image:sa_1-scramble
Judges Comments:
Nice clean peak action moment! great facial expression, The angle here makes it work.
Sports_Action HM Place 10 Points
Photographer: Kelly Lafferty, Kokomo Tribune
Image:sa_57-wrestle
Judges Comments:
Love the expression here. Great work.
Sports_Feature 1st Place 50 Points
Photographer: Grace Hollars, The Indianapolis Star
Image:sf_157-chestbump
Judges Comments:
Catching the moment from a different interesting angle. This image has great visual rhythm, light, composition and layers, creative angle as well.
Sports_Feature 2nd Place 40 Points
Photographer: Joseph Garza, Tribune-Star
Image:sf_80-distract
Judges Comments:
Love the emotion and reaction here, smart creative way to tell the story.
Sports_Feature 3rd Place 30 Points
Photographer: Grace Hollars, The Indianapolis Star
Image:sf_157-bigmouth
Judges Comments:
I love this tight reaction image. Hilarious expression. Nice and Clean, eyes drawn right to his.
Sports_Feature HM Place 10 Points
Photographer: Doug McSchooler, Freelance
Image:sf_111-trophyselfie
Judges Comments:
Fun image, nice emotion.
Spot_News HM Place 10 Points
Photographer: Jeremy Hogan, Freelance
Image:sn_88-crash
Judges Comments:
A very different view of a tragic event and the bystanders at them.
Spot_News 1st Place 50 Points
Photographer: Grace Hollars, The Indianapolis Star
Image:sn_157-noroof
Judges Comments:
The light adds to the sense of mood and loss in this frame. beautiful image with incredible access.
Spot_News 2nd Place 40 Points
Photographer: Denny Simmons, Courier & Press
Image:sn_78-survivor
Judges Comments:
The expression here tells the story. With the utter destruction all around here, it shows the effect on people and not just what it looks like but what it feels like to lose everything in a toronado.
Spot_News 3rd Place 30 Points
Photographer: Jeremy Hogan, Freelance
Image:sn_88-halloween
Judges Comments:
Interesting frame capturing not only the wreck but the sense of time and place is unmistakable thanks to the foreground elements.
Spot_News HM Place 10 Points
Photographer: Mykal McEldowney, The Indianapolis Star
Image:sn_72-housedestroyed
Judges Comments:
The sheer emotion expressed in this frame is oddly juxtaposed by background elements. Powerful frame.