Mike Aporius (@aporius), the Director of Photography and Multimedia for the Winnipeg Free Press, was judge for the January 2015 Photos of the Month Contest.
FEATURE
Judges Comments
Generally tough to judge as it’s not a clearly defined category. No third place.
Generally tough to judge as it’s not a clearly defined category. No third place.
1. like the angle.
2. like the dog.
1. Elaine Bombay
1. Elaine Bombay
BELLEVILLE, Ont. (20/01/2015)-Quantum, a male Bengal cat, sits on April MacFarland's back. MacFarland, who owns three cats, a dog, several turtles and some fish, says she can't imagine life without animals.She believes that having pets also teaches her children responsibility. Photo by Elaine Bombay
2. Amanda Paulhus
3. Not Awarded.
NEWS
Judges Comments
This is always a tough category for students, because you’re not on the road like a full-time staffer. A good news sense is crucial for good photos, and that only comes with experience.
No third place. Everything else didn’t fit the category or just didn’t make the cut.
1. Good work in isolating one element while still being loose enough to show the environment.2. Interesting image from a staged event. Again…it’s intriguing.
1. Andrew Lahodynskyj
TORONTO, Ont. (11/01/15) - A young girl proudly raises the French flag during a solidarity rally at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto on Jan. 11, 2015. Hundreds of people gathered to show their support for the victims of the recent tragedies in Paris. Photo by Andrew Lahodynskyj
2. Amanda Paulhus
BELLEVILLE, Ont. (09/01/15) Instructor Craig Gerow makes his way through the water back towards shore during the Belleville Fire Department's ice rescue training procedure took place on the Bay of Quinte Friday, January 9th. Gerow is one of two instructors who teaches in ice and water safety. Photo by Amanda Paulhus
3. Not Awarded.
Portraits
Judges Comments
Look for good moments that tell a story about that person…or intrigue the viewer. And don’t shy away from playing with light when things fall flat. Lighting in itself can really help illustrate the personality.
1. This deserves first purely because it got my attention and made me want to know more. It’s intriguing. Nice work.
2. Good moment. Could use some burning around the edges.
3. Good moment. Shows personality.
1. Zachary Prong
BELLEVILLE, Ont. (14/01/15) - “After I gave birth I didn’t feel like a woman anymore, I was just a mother and I always felt so tired. It’s only now that I am starting to feel like a woman again.” Akiko Mayama, who’s son is three, on being a mother. Photo by Zachary Prong.
1. Zachary Prong
BELLEVILLE, Ont. (14/01/15) - “After I gave birth I didn’t feel like a woman anymore, I was just a mother and I always felt so tired. It’s only now that I am starting to feel like a woman again.” Akiko Mayama, who’s son is three, on being a mother. Photo by Zachary Prong.2. Andrew Johnson
3. Amanda Cheung
SPORTS
Judges Comments
Think tighter for sports. Like any other image, sports images tell a story. If there is something in your frame that doesn’t add to the story, crop it out or find another image.
1. Great shot. Solid action with expressions on both dog and human.
2. Needs a hard crop off both sides and a shallower depth of field, but it still works as peak battle action.
3. Definitely needs a crop of the right side/top/bottom, but it’s the best out of what was left in the category.
1. Gabrielle Smith  | ||||||
MARMORA, Ont. (31/01/2015) Karen Koehler and her three dogs compete in the 4-mile skijoring race at Marmora SnoFest on Jan 31. Koehler competed in multiple events at SnoFest and finished first in this race. Photo by Gabrielle Smith
2. Andrew Johnson
BATAWA, Ont. (2015-01-25) -- David Vandertoorn (r) poke checks during the CFB Trenton Pond Hockey Classic in Batawa, Ontario. The tournament is held in support of Soldier On and the Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation. Photo by Andrew Johnson
3. Andrew Lahodynskyj
BELLEVILLE, Ont. (7/01/15) - Belleville Bulls goalie Charlie Graham watches as he gloves the puck during a game against the Windsor Spitfire at Yardmen Arena on Jan. 7, 2015. The Bulls rallied in the second period scoring five goals, but managed to lose in overtime with a final score of 6-5. Photo by Andrew Lahodynskyj
MULTIPLE PICTURES
MULTIPLE PICTURES
1. Not Awarded.
2. Not Awarded.
3. Not Awarded.
Points Awarded
785 - Andrew Lahodynskyj
600 - Andrew Johnson
475 - Amanda Cheung
475 - Zachary Prong
420 - Franki Ikeman
410 - Hannah Lawson
300 - Maggie Naylor
285 - Gabrielle Smith
200 - Micah Bond
150 - Dillan Cools
150 - Andrew Meade
125 - Amanda Paulhus
125 - Hannah Eden
125 - Annie Sakkab
110 - Elaine Bombay
110 - Tristan Urry
110 - Bradley Ruszkowski
100 - Graeme Murphy
100 - Alyssa Lloyd
50 - Julia Rhebergen
50 - Brian Cannon
50 - Jeremy McKay
25 - Nakita Krucker
25 - Thomas Surian
25 - Helene Roth
10 - Gretchen Chi
10 - Charlie Vilagut
