Dutchess Regional Professional Photographers

Print Competition Winners

Winter 2007

Judges for our Winter 2007 Print Competition were Lizbeth Guerrina and Bobbie Lane - excerpts of their comments are listed beneath each of the winning photos below.

Best in Show
"Old River Keeper"
by Mike Coluccio

This print evokes feeling, and mood. It's design is simplicity, and it is a great example of the one-third rule with the foreground, subject and background comprising one-third of the horizon line. The mood is perfect - this photo was taken at the right time of the day.

First Place
"Old Glory and the Famous Flat Iron"
by Bob Lash

I love the composition and the fact that the building and trees are essentially Black & White in this photo with the American Flag standing out in full color. A lot of detail can be seen in this famous building.

Second Place
"Baby Face"
by Harriet Sievers

Very nice presentation and nice cropping. The thick orange border however is too large and detracts from the owl's eyes. The border should be only about one-eighth of an inch thick to act as an enhancement to the presentation.

Third Place
"Bedrock"
by Tom Doyle

This print is a lovely landscape - especially the subtlety of the lighting. The print itself is very nicely done, however the print should be a bit crisper. Also the mat is rather distracting.