University Photographers' Association of America
Monthly Image Competition - November 2009

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"OH OH" - (368 pts.)
by Mark Philbrick, Brigham Young University.

OH OH by Mark Philbrick, Brigham Young University

Football game action.

 

Sports Action

shadows by Trice Megginson, University of Wyoming

1st Place (351 pts.) - "Through the Shadows" by Trice Megginson, Univesity of Wyoming.

"Wyoming quarterback Austyn Carta-Samuels runs through a small patch of light in the shadows of Hughes Stadium late in the fourth quarter of the game against Colorado State."

 

grip by Rick Mickelson, University of Wisconsin @ Eau Claire

2nd Place (343 pts.) - "Grip, No Grin" by Rick Mickelson, University of Wisconsin @ Eau Claire.

"Wrestlers lock up in an early season match."

 

Hoofer by Jeff Miller, University of Wisconsin @ Madison

3rd Place (333 pts.) - "Hoofer Rail Jam" by Jeff Miller, University of Wisconsin @ Madison.

"More than 30 local skiers and snowboarders competed for fun and prizes on 20 tons of man-made snow during the Hoofer Ski and Snowboard Club's first Hoofer Rail Jam on Nov. 19, 2009. Undeterred by the evening's dreary weather -- 42F degrees and misty rain -- hundreds of spectators gathered to watch."

 

Sports Features

flags by Erin Pence, Wittenberg University

1st Place (311 pts.) - "Flags a Flying" by Erin Pence, Wittenberg University.

"Two students wave the university banner after a touchdown during the final game of regular season."

 

snowy football by Trice Megginson, Univesity of Wyoming

2nd Place Tie (294 pts.) - "Snowy Football", by Trice Megginson, University of Wyoming.

"Southeast and Lingle-Fort Laramie face off in the Wyoming High School Football 1A Championship game on a snowy November day. The high school championships were hosted by the university and all games played in War Memorial Stadium."

 

determined by Steve Latham, Jacksonville State University

2nd Place Tie (294 pts.) - "Determined" by Steve Latham, Jacksonville State University.

"With a bid to the NCAA Tournament on the line, a volleyball player glares under the net at an opponent during a timeout."

 

first time by Todd Brown, University of Wisconsin @ Madison

3rd Place (292 pts.) - "A First Time for Everything" by Todd Brown, University of Wisconsin@Madison.

"Although UW-Madison's Marching Band Director, Mike Leckrone, has witnessed members of the marching band marry other bandmembers during his tenure, the 2009 Senior Day game at Camp Randall marked the first time Leckrone has ever witnessed a marriage proposal take place literally within the band itself. Wisconsin would go on to beat Michigan, adding an exclamation point to the newly engaged couple's already memorable day."

 

People & Portraits

reggie by Chris Radcliffe, Eastern Kentucky University

1st Place (333 pts.) - "Reggie Beehner" by Chris Radcliffe, Eastern Kentucky University.

"Photojournalism professor and adviser of the student newspaper posed for my camera in front his PhotoJ class. The photo was shot for the university online newsletter. We used the opportunity to demonstrate different lighting techniques to his class."

summer school by Peter Jakubowski, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

2nd Place (313 pts.) - "Summer School" by Peter Jakubowski, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.

"Undergraduate student Maxine Webb photographed in the studio for the Summer School ad campaign. The idea was to have a "summery" feel, but I couldn't resist photographing her wearing her colorful fall outfit."

 

cyber spies by Mark Philbrick, Brigham Young University

3rd Place (310 pts.) - "Cyber-Spies" by Mark Philbrick, Brigham Young University.

"New class taught by Paul Jenkins trains undergrads how to make and break secret codes."

Campus Environment

armstrong hall by Mark Simmons, Purdue University

1st Place (324 pts.) - "Armstrong Hall" by Mark Simmons, Purdue University.

"Late afternoon looking down on the atrium of the Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering, home of the School of Aeronautics & Astronautics."

kiss by R. Marsh Starks, University of Nevada Las Vegas

2nd Place (298 pts.) - "Until We Meet Again" by R. Marsh Starks, University of Nevada Las Vegas.

"A couple kisses goodbye during a class change."

art by Mark Simmons, Purdue University

3rd Place (296 pts.) - "Art Appreciation" by Mark Simmons, Purdue University.

"A student looks at one of Mary Hambleton's paintings in the "Hard Rain" exhibit, Stewart Center gallery."

News

end of the line by Jeff Miller, University of Wisconsin @ Madison

1st Place Tie (298 pts.) - "End of the Line" by Jeff Miller, University of Wisconsin @ Madison.

" still-airborne snowboarder nears the end of the course while competing for fun and prizes on 20 tons of man-made snow during the Hoofer Ski and Snowboard Club's first Hoofer Rail Jam on Nov. 19, 2009. Undeterred by the evening's dreary weather -- 42F degrees and misty rain -- hundreds of spectators gathered to watch."

sale competition by Bill Hoepner, University of Wisconsin @ Eau Claire

1st Place Tie (298 pts.) - "Sales Competition" by Bill Hoepner, University of Wisconsin @ Eau Claire.

"A College of Business student receives feedback on her sales performance during the annual sales competition."

 

solo by Mark Philbrick, Brigham Young University

2nd Place (296 pts.) - "Solo" by Mark Philbrick, Brigham Young University.

"Synthesis Jazz band concert."

fireworks by David Campbell, Alabama State University

3rd Place (292 pts.) - "Homecoming Fireworks" by David Campbell, Alabama State University.

"Fireworks show at the alleyway entertainment district to celebrate homecoming 2009."

Features & Illustrations

spies by Mark Philbric, Brigham Young University

1st Place (343 pts.) - "Spies at the Y" by Mark Philbrick, Brigham Young University.

"Paul Jenkins teaches a cryptography course on how to make and break secret codes."

 

old book by Ken Bennett, Wake Forest University

2nd Place (337 pts.) - "Old Books" by Ken Bennett, Wake Forest University.

"Old books wait to be shelved in the Special Collections room."

 

water aerobics by Michael Lewis, Brigham Young University - Idaho

3rd Place (300 pts.) - "Water Aerobics" by Michael Lewis, Brigham Young University - Idaho.

"Water Aerobics."

Science & Research

methane by Todd Paris, University of Alaska Fairbanks

1st Place (357 pts.) - "Methane Burst 1" by Todd Paris, University of Alaska Fairbanks.

"Research assistant professor Katey Walter ignites a pocket of methane gas trapped under the ice on a local pond as part of her studies on the causes of climate change."

da plane by Jim Stroup, Virginia Tech

2nd Place (344 pts.) - "Da Plane!" by Jim Stroup, Virginia Tech.

"Created for a story on a professor and his students who are developing autonomous vehicles for the military. This was used for the cover of the magazine that ran the story."

 

lettuce reseach by Tom Zasadzinski, Cal Poly Pomona

3rd Place (331 pts.) - "Lettuce Research" by Tom Zasadzinski, Cal Poly Pomona.

"Tiffany Shubin, a senior nutrition science major, tries to cross pollinate lettuce plants."

 

Personal Vision

dance beauty by Kevin Colton, Hobart and William Smith Colleges

1st Place (366 pts.) - "Dance Beauty" by Kevin Colton, Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

"At a Rehearsal for the up coming concert, beauty and grace was easily captured with only stage lighting"

strength by Kelly Dunn, The University of Southern Mississippi

2nd Place (328 pts.) - "Strength is Born" by Kelly Dunn, The University of Southern Mississippi.

"This was taken for a personal project."

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