TIPA Previously Published Contest 2023

Breaking News Photo ( Division 3) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Tyler Junior College
    Entry Title: Winter storm
    Entry Credit: Garrison Nichols
    Judge Comment: The information in the caption is helpful for understanding the context, and I think the photographer properly thought about depth of field and composition.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: UT-Tyler
    Entry Title: Fiery Car Wreck on Old Omen
    Entry Credit: Luke Spence
    Judge Comment: Image could have sharper focus. Human interest and exposure are strong here.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Tyler Junior College
    Entry Title: Evidence
    Entry Credit: Baleigh Davis
    Judge Comment: The exposure is good, but there is not enough information in the cutline to know what is happening here.
  • Place Name: Honorable Mention
    Contestant Name: Dallas College - Eastfield
    Entry Title: Winter storm
    Entry Credit: Rory Moore
    Judge Comment: I like the inclusion of the tire tracks that appear to have swerved or lost traction, but I think greater attention could have been given to that by changing the angle and composition. Otherwise it looks like a typical snowy street.
  • Competition Comment: The top photos of this contest showed evidence of thoughtful composition, human interest and subject matter.