MNPA - Clip Contest - First Quarter Results

Minnesota News Photographers Association

Clip Contest

2002 First Quarter Results
1st quarter clips judged by the Bangor Daily News, Bangor, ME, circulation 70,000. Judges: Scott Haskell, Stephen M. Katz, Linida Coan O’Kresik and Kevin Bennett.
NEWS - (16 entries)

Matt Miller, Rochester Post-Bulletin, "Candle Ladies"
Derek Neas, Duluth News Tribune "Spelling Bee"
Renee Knoeber, Duluth News Tribune, "Beans"

Judges Comments: Weak category. Very featurey. First - interesting event. Second - nice moment for a spelling bee.

FEATURE - (26 entries)

Christina Paolucci, Rochester Post-Bulletin, "Sled Action"
Derek Neas, "Skate Shadow"
Ingrid Young, Duluth News Tribune, "Ski Hug"

Judges comments: Sled feature definitely stood out above the rest. Fun way to shoot sledding! Second place was nice graphically. Third was a cute moment.

SPORTS ACTION - (30 entries)

Jeff Thompson, Mankato Free Press, "Hockey"
Jeff Thompson, "Basketball Handstand"
Matt Miller, "Wrestling Nose"

Judges comments: We really liked the action in the second place photo. Very different for basketball. A little cluttered in the background. First - clean action shot.

SPORTS FEATURE - (18 entries)

Matt Miller, "National Anthem"
Justin Hayworth, Duluth News Tribune, "Celebrate"
Elizabeth Nida, Rochester Post-Bulletin, "Defeated"

Judges comments: We moved first place from pictorial to sports feature and it was a definite first place. Clean and simple. Photographer found something different at a game. Second - nice reaction and clean background.

PORTRAIT & PERSONALITY - (13 entries)

Ken Klotzbach, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, "White Merchant"
Renee Knoeber, "Kiss"
Jeff Thompson, "Ballerina"

Judges comments: First - this one was more than just a portrait. The environment adds to his personality and gives more of a sense of who he is. Second - the warmth and tenderness speaks of their relationship.

ILLUSTRATION -
All illustration entries will be judged together in the 4th quarter clip contest.
PICTORIAL - (11 entries)

Ingrid Young, "Dancers"
Ingrid Young, "Shadow Lines"
Renee Knoeber, "Man and Dog"

Judges comments: First - very fluid motion. Second - nice lines, composition and mood.

PHOTO PACKAGE - (15 entries)

Matt Miller, "Ladies Nite Out"
Christina Paolucci, "Mission Music"
Derek Neas, "Sail Away"

Judges comments: First - all of the images are distinctly different and offer a unique perspective, while all tying into one theme.

PHOTO STORY - (7 entries)

Ingrid Young, "Heart Transplant"
Christina Paolucci, "Without Mom"
Elizabeth Nida, "Special Needs"
Honorable Mention. Justin Hayworth, "Full Service"

Judges comments: This was the strongest category and topic of good debate for judges. First - captured the drama of what’s happening. The kiss is a wonderful moment, but the middle photo of her looking away with her husband on the bed was dynamite! We wished it would have the lead! Second - nice tender moments between dad and baby.