2005 Arizona Press Club Awards
PHOTOGRAPHY
Each winning entry is followed by judges' comments
A1. Non-metro spot news photography
17 entries
Judges: The photo staff of the Ocala Star-Banner, including Photo Editor Alan Youngblood, Senior Photographer Doug Engle and Staff Photographers Jannet Walsh, Bruce Ackerman and Erica Brough.
First place
Steven King, Casa Grande Dispatch: “Arrest”
“First place was a clear winner. We thought it was a dramatic capture of really bad guy. It offered high action and told the story.”
Second place
Donovan Quintero, Navajo Times: “Bust”
“Second place was a close one. We really liked this photo because the of the impending action and composition of the two officers body language mirroring one another.”
Third place
Oscar Perez, Casa Grande Dispatch: “Fire”
A2. Non-metro feature photography
39 entries
Judges: The photo staff of the Ocala Star-Banner, including Photo Editor Alan Youngblood, Senior Photographer Doug Engle and Staff Photographers Jannet Walsh, Bruce Ackerman and Erica Brough.
First place
Leigh T. Jimmie, Navajo Times: “Hoops”
“The first place one was interesting and different. It told much more of a story showing the run down and deplorable conditions Native Americans endure. A very nice moment.”
Second place
Chris Hinkle, Explorer News: “Climber’s sunset”
“A stunningly beautiful scene.”
Third place
Brian A. Barbour, Ahuatukee Foothills News: “Slide”
“Third place was just really cute. The little dog on the left really added a surprise to the photo and won it third.”
Honorable mention
Mollie J. Hoppes, Daily News-Sun: “Lukeday”
“The kid with bottles on his eyes was just a scream.”
A3. Non-metro portrait photography
43 entries
Judges: The photo staff of the Ocala Star-Banner, including Photo Editor Alan Youngblood, Senior Photographer Doug Engle and Staff Photographers Jannet Walsh, Bruce Ackerman and Erica Brough.
First place
Oscar Perez, Casa Grande Dispatch: “Cartoonist”
“The emotion of the cartoonist paired with the cartoonist drawing made first place this the clear winner.”
Second place
Mark W. Lipczynski, Explorer News: “Camera girl”
“Second place took some thought and the execution was good.”
Third place (tie)
Tricia McInroy, Tucson Weekly: “Cartoonist”
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Tricia McInroy, Tucson Weekly: “Miner”
“We tied third because both the cartoonist and the miner were thoughtfully done and interesting to look at.”
A4. Non-metro pictorial photography
19 entries
Judges: The photo staff of the Ocala Star-Banner, including Photo Editor Alan Youngblood, Senior Photographer Doug Engle and Staff Photographers Jannet Walsh, Bruce Ackerman and Erica Brough.
First place
Josh Biggs, Arizona Daily Sun: “Fishing”
“As the winner flashed across the screen the was simultaneous ‘oooohhhh’ from the staff. The instant winner.”
No second place
Third place
Mark W. Lipczynski, Explorer News: “Somewhere over”
“We liked the rainbow as the only color in an otherwise monchrome landscape.”
Honorable mention
Jim Poulin, The Business Journal: “Calendar”
“The poppies were pretty and in focus.”
A5. Sports
19 entries
Judges: The photo staff of the Ocala Star-Banner, including Photo Editor Alan Youngblood, Senior Photographer Doug Engle and Staff Photographers Jannet Walsh, Bruce Ackerman and Erica Brough.
First place
Brian A. Barbour, Ahwatukee Foothills News: “Battle”
“We really liked the moment of struggle from the Girls Basketball. Good experessions and action.”
Second place
U. Frank Williams, Ahwatukee Foothills News: “Tumble”
“The soccer was really nice moment of peak action. You just can't miss with a good.”
Third place
Josh Biggs, Arizona Daily Sun: “Rugby”
“Rugby picture that shows the ruggedness of the game.”
E0. Metro photo package
16 entries
Judges: The photo staff of the Seattle Times.
First place
James S .Wood, Arizona Daily Star: “Dive”
“Judges loved the thinking involved in the first place entry. They felt the shooter worked very hard to find different, yet telling and appropriate images to tell the story.”
Second place
Jeff Newton, Phoenix New Times: “Sharpton”
“Second and third could not be more different in their approach, but both made good use of multiple images.”
Third place
Ralph D. Freso, East Valley Tribune: “Santa break”
E1. Metro spot news photography
18 entries
Judges: The photo staff of the Seattle Times.
First place
Ralph D. Freso, East Valley Tribune: “K9 arrest”
“The grittiness and immediacy of the 1st place entry made it stand out.”
Second place
Michael Chow, The Arizona Republic: “Rescued”
“A nice moment from a news event.”
Third place
Benjie Sanders, Arizona Daily Star: “Robot”
“Judges had never seen that situation between a robot and a human before.”
Honorable mention
David Kadlubowski, The Arizona Republic: “Fire”
E2.Metro general news photography
27 entries
Judges: The photo staff of the Seattle Times.
First place
David Sanders, Arizona Daily Star: “Grief”
“A very strong category overall. The winner had all the components of a good news picture — strong emotion, great faces, and clean composition.”
Second place
Michael Chow, The Arizona Republic: “Homecoming”
“A nice storytelling moment that really gets across that the little girl does not want her brother to leave.”
Third place
Benjie Sanders, Arizona Daily Star: “Teacher”
“A nice genuine moment, but the composition was not as strong, and there is a girl in the photograph looking right into the camera, which is awkward.”
Honorable mention
Dean Knuth, Arizona Daily Star: “Goodbye”
E3. Metro portrait photography
Judges: The photo staff of the Seattle Times.
First place
David Sanders, Arizona Daily Star: “Memory”
“Another strong category. First place won by a clear margin. Judges were impressed by the execution of the photo as well as the result.”
Second place
David Cruz, The Arizona Republic: “Sweat”
“Second place is also well-executed and the use of the hard lights to highlight the sweat makes it work.”
Third place
Pat Shannahan, The Arizona Republic: “Double duty”
“An intriguing way to treat the story.”
E4. Metro feature photography
37 entries
Judges: The photo staff of the Seattle Times.
First place
Jim Davis, Arizona Daily Star: “Jump”
“First place was the obvious choice for the judges.”
Second place
Chris Richards, Arizona Daily Star: “Creepy crawler”
“An excellent feature, made special by the kid's eyeball.”
Third place
David Sanders, Arizona Daily Star: “Hair”
“A nice caught moment.”
E5. Metro picture story
35 entries
Judges: The photo staff of the Seattle Times.
First place
Pat Shannahan, The Arizona Republic: “Border”
“First place had all the elements of a strong story, including a variety of tight and wide shots. Very well-edited.”
Second place
Lindsay Miller, Arizona Daily Star: “Transplant”
“A good narrative, which was missing from a number of entries that were more ‘collections of photos.’”
Third place
David Sanders, Arizona Daily Star: “Agents”
“Another good documentation of a story with some fresh moments.”
Honorable mention
Michael Chow, The Arizona Republic: “Comforting death”
E6. Metro photo illustration photography
18 entries
Judges: The photo staff of the Charlotte Observer, including Peter Weinberger, director of photography; Wendy Yang, photo editor features/regionals; and Sarah Franquet, design director
Judges’ note: Judges responded positively to illustrations that went straight to the point.
First place
David Kadlubowski, The Arizona Republic: “Oops”
“First was an arresting image that caught eyes.”
Second place
Ralph D. Freso, East Valley Tribune: “Allstars”
“Second was a unique concept of illustrating a routine annual subject. The portraits of the high school athletes were raised to a higher level by adding an additional layer of the graphic.”
Third place
Tim Hacker, East Valley Tribune: “Cactus league”
“Third was an immediate read that didn't need a headline.”
E7. Metro sports photography
25 entries
Judges: The photo staff of the Seattle Times.
First place
Pat Shannahan, The Arizona Republic: “Spiked”
“First was the clear winner, given the hair, the face, and the clean composition.”
Second place
Dean Knuth, Arizona Daily Star: “Rodeo”
“Also very strong because of the eyes, and the parallels between the position of the steer and the cowboy.”
Third place
David Sanders, Arizona Daily Star: “Soccer”
Honorable mention
Mamta Popat, Arizona Daily Star: “Fouled”
E8. Metro sports feature photography
33 entries
Judges: The photo staff of the Charlotte Observer, including Peter Weinberger, director of photography; Wendy Yang, photo editor features/regionals; and Sarah Franquet, design director
First place
Rob Schumacher, The Arizona Republic: “Hugs for Dad”
“Judges were unanimous on the first place image. It carries great emotion and timing, the camera position and lens selection were excellent and it conveys a great sense of place. One judge commented that it was taken from the kids' perspective, which made the picture.”
Second place
Chris Richards, Arizona Daily Star: “Palo Verde riders”
“Second place rose because it's a unique graphic image. The photographer obviously took the time and effort to scout out the image and wait for the right moment where the composition was perfect.”
Third place
Darryl Webb, East Valley Tribune: “Running shoes”
“Third intrigued the judges. One likened it to a painting. All agreed it was very well executed. All also agreed that the photographer took a chance and hoped the photograph was played well, despite it probably being a hard sell in the newsroom.”
E9. Metro pictorial photography
22 entries
Judges: The photo staff of the Charlotte Observer, including Peter Weinberger, director of photography; Wendy Yang, photo editor features/regionals; and Sarah Franquet, design director
First place
Deirdre Hamill, The Arizona Republic: “Skyline”
“Judges debated long and hard over first and second. The skyline photo won first place due to its layering, composition, contrast and technical quality.”
Second place
Pat Shannahan, The Arizona Republic: “Rocket launch”
“Just really cool.”
Third place
Tom Tingle, The Arizona Republic: “Bobcat”
“Aan engaging, different image in the judges eye. Not a typical pictorial image.”
Honorable mention
Ralph D. Freso, East Valley Tribune: “No rain”
“Judges found it well executed, and thought the color added to the dramatic nature of the image.”