Clip Contest

2003 Second Quarter Results

2nd quarter clips were judged by the staff of the Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer in
Owensboro, KY. It's a 35,000 seven-day a week publication. Photo editor, Bob Bruck with
John Dunham, Patricia Hess, and Rhonda Simpson.

NEWS - (30)

1. Brian Basham, Detroit Lakes Newspapers, "Goodbye Hug"
2. Ken Klotzbach, Rochester Post-Bulletin, "Remember"
3. Eric Young, Winona Daily News, "Miss American Poverty"

Judges' Comments: This is the weakest category. First: It's a different perspective. You can relate to the feeling of the photo. Second: We've seen this many times before, but tearful vet deserves it. Very clean. Third: Won by default.

FEATURE - (37)

1. Derek Neas, Duluth News Tribune,"Shooting Nun"
2. Renee Jones, Owatonna Peoples Press,"Mexican Dancers"
3. Jerry Olson, Rochester Post-Bulletin,"Plenty of Produce"
   

Judges' Comments: First: Easy pick. Solid moment, nice slice of life of nun being herself. Second: Still works in B&W. Motion blur was a plus and composition added bonus.Third: A simple country road setting.

Sports Action - (32)

1. Carlos Gonzalez, Minneapolis Star Tribune, "Blocked"
2. Christina Paolucci, Rochester Post-Bulletin, "Komet Kruising"
3. Brian Basham, "Eat Some Leather"
   

Judges' Comments: Judges' Comments: First: A clear winner. "A hell of a basketball shot," Bob Bruck
said.

SPORTS FEATURE - (20)

1. Derek Neas, "I hit a good shot"
2. Justin Hayworth, Duluth News Tribune, "Disappointment and Celebration"
3. Renee Jones, "Sky Walker"
   HM, Carlos Gonzalez, "Time"
   

Judges' Comments: First: Great reaction from the golfer. Second: Another solid moment, but needed to run larger.Third: Could almost be a pictorial. HM: We really liked this picture. We had it in 1st, but the last couple of runners needed to be cropped out. Could have been done by photographer or the design desk. Great thinking by the photographer.

PORTRAIT & PERSONALITY - (24)

1. Justin Hayworth, "Anglin' Wayne"
2. Renee Jones,"Father's Day"
   

Judges' Comments: First: The fisherman photograph is really funny. It reveals who or what this man might be like. Second: It's a solid moment between a father and daughter.

ILLUSTRATION - ( )

All illustration entries will be judged together in the 4th quarter clip contest.

PICTORIAL - (16)

1. Jodi M. O'Shaughnessy- Olson, Rochester Post-Bulletin, "Twist and Shout"
2. Justin Hayworth, "Listen to the Frogs"
   

Judges' Comments: First: It's a pretty picture. Motion blur doesn't visually work well in newsprint, but this picture did.Second: Typical sunset (or sunrise) photo, but aesthetically pleasing.

PHOTO PACKAGE - (22)

1. Renee Jones, "Principal for a Day"
2. Ingrid Young, Duluth News Tribune, "End of School Year"
3. Carlos Gonzalez, "Home Opener"

Judges' Comments: This category was not the weakest, but ranked second to last. On several entries, pictures in final publication were redundant. First: It's a solid glimpse into a child's life. Layout was strong. A tight edit helped. Second: A simple two-picture photo package that explained the story.Third: Covered all the bases (pun intended). Formula shooting, but good.

PHOTO STORY - (10 )

1. Justin Hayworth, "A Grand Finale"
2. Renee Jones, "Recipe for Sweet Success"
3. Christina Paolucc, "Learning, Living at Longfellow"

Judges' Comments: First: Another clear winner. Story was written by the photographer and design was strong. The pictures were wonderfully composed. Second: Laid out well. Photographer made a boring subject into a visually interesting subject. Solid work. Third: Dominant photo killed the whole package.

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