Thank you to everyone who participated in the 7th round of “Admired by Beckstead,” our twice-monthly David Beckstead image contest!
We are so excited to announce this round’s winner… FIRST place goes to Don Bryant of Annapolis, MD. Congratulations Don!
David’s Comments on the winning image:
The compositional elements work together perfectly in this shot! The clouds mock the angle of the car. The leading lines of the car move your eyes eventually to the subjects. The depth is just great putting the original hard focus on the front of the car then gently going out of focus (but not too much) to the subjects. The colors are just great! The angle the photographer chose was interesting and different.
Reflections, points of interest, story…all there for us to view again and again. Nice!
SECOND PLACE goes to Jason Karlin of Jamie K Photography in New Jersey.
David’s Comments:
Framed perfectly into the negative space by tree line and fence line, the subjects dance in their frozen body positions. This shot is just ‘alive’ and wonderful in its compositional execution. I want so badly to be that guy in the air with that silly/cool suit and the tennis shoes. Perfect action catch by the photographer! Perfect body placement and angle!
This week’s THIRD PLACE winner is William Tangorra from Boston, MA.
David Comments:The photographer wrapped his subjects in a blanket of evening-blue and amber-warmth and balanced the lines and architecture just right to create something I don’t think I have seen yet…not in this exact way with these great elements. Fantastic!
Lastly (since we had so many great submissions) … in no particular order we have the “Almost, but Great” photos.
Photo by Marta Locklear.
Photo by Richard Min.
Photo by Kate Duval.
*** Next contest round is now open! We’re accepting submissions through Monday, July 27th. We’ll then present the winners Friday, July 31st (editorial note: we may extend this one, as David will be leading a workshop in Slovenia during that week).
This round’s theme: What shots do you want in your portfolio? Send in your best!
And…be sure to leave your feedback and congratulatory notes in the comments here.
July 18th, 2009 at 4:46 am
Congrats to all!! David has a really hard job every week choosing winners. I definitely love Don’s photo with the couple and the car…very cinematic. If that was me and my fiance, I would make it into a canvas and hang it somewhere in our house–its just tooooo cool!
July 18th, 2009 at 5:02 am
Congrats everyone! They look great!
July 18th, 2009 at 7:32 am
Fun! Congrats to all!
July 18th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Great shots everyone, third place is my favorite, the light, colors and pose are beautiful.
July 19th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Wow!
I’m flattered & honored! Thank you David…for the vote and for the wonderful comments. And congrats to all the other winners!
July 20th, 2009 at 7:24 am
what great work from my fellow pictage peeps!
July 20th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
Jamie’s photo is so fun, love the grooms outfit! and Will’s shot reminds me of Paris, great lighting, beautifully framed kiss!
July 21st, 2009 at 6:10 am
Awesome work! What outstanding photography. Hats off to all the winners and honorable mentions.
July 21st, 2009 at 5:09 pm
Wow… amazing images….Congratulations fellow Pictagers! I especially like the lines in Richard Min’s photo…..
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:45 pm
It is such an honor that my pic won!!!! Wow!!!
That really made my day when I heard that. The competition
is tough! So many talented photographers. I have gained so much
out of this picture contest. If I am ever in need of some inspiration,
all I need to do is check out any one of the images and juiced up!
Dave, thank you so much for the eloquent comments you made.
Don