BEST FEATURE PHOTO

Judge

Terry Peters

Terry Peters is the Managing Editor of the North Shore News. The three times weekly newspaper is distributed in North and West Vancouver and recognized as an industry leader. Prior to taking his current role ten years ago, Peters was the Photography Manager there. As a staff photographer he has won over 30 provincial and national photography awards. He is a strong proponent for good photography and clean layout in newspapers.

First Place

Clarington This Week

This simple but elegant composition speaks volumes about the passing of the funeral procession and the patriotism it brought out. The hand that is visibly waving adds to the symbolism by its obvious age. Good work by the photographer and also a nod to the editor that put it on the front page.

Third Place

Etobicoke Guardian

Great timing makes this photo a winner. The photographer got into the best vantage point and captured the moment precisely when all the elements came together.

GENERAL COMMENT – There were some very strong entries in this category, with a number of them in close contention for the top three spots. Ultimately it was strong composition and a good sense of timing that separated the winners. A note to some editors, please stop laying text on top of photographs and let the message of the image make the statement instead of trying to hammer the readers with competing descriptions.

Second Place

BURKS FALLS ALMAGUIN NEWS

Caught the fellow doing the flip at peak action. Clean photo even though there are lots of elements at work. The girl on the right looking away tends to make you think she’s either seen it all before or doesn’t dare look at the body tumbling down in front of her.

Judge

Fred Hatfield

Fred Hatfield, editor of the Yarmouth Vanguard is also managing editor of eight Transcontinental Media community newspapers in Nova Scotia. He has been a journalist for 45 years and his photography has appeared in most major Canadian publications and some in the United States including the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, National Post, San Francisco Chronicle and Macleans magazine.

First Place

Parry Sound Beacon Star

This is a photo that takes what would normally be a “ho-hum, another band on stage” shot, to a different level. Having the spotlight shining off the photographer’s lens in such a way that it encircles the musicians makes it an eye-catching shot of the “don’t see that every day” variety. The photo jumps off the page (original is in colour) and draws the reader into the picture the way all good shots should. Good job.

Third Place

Parry Sound North Star

Everything works in this photo. The emotional response on the part of the main participants has been spontaneously captured. The looks on the faces of those whose faces are visible in the audience shows a good reaction to what’s taking place. Even the youngster in the foreground with his hands on his head appears to be signifying that what’s taking place in front of him is amazing.

Second Place

BARRIE ADVANCE

So many entries in this category offered little more than photos taken of obvious things from obvious angles all saying the same thing. The photos in the Barrie entry show pieces of the bigger picture of this touching story. Again, well done but not overdone.