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

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"The Hand of God" - (380 pts.)
by Jim Stroup, Virginia Tech.

Hand of God by Jim Stroup, Virgina Tech

Photographed for the cover of"'Engineering Now" magazine to illustrate "bringing engineering to life".

 

Sports Action

Early Golf by Andrew Tucker, University of Georgia

1st Place (339 pts.) - "Early Golf" by Andrew Tucker, University of Georgia.

"A retiree tees off for an early morning round at the university golf course."

 

Soccer by Mark Philbrick, Brigham Young University

2nd Place (308 pts.) - "Soccer" by Mark Philbrick, Brigham Young University.

"Soccer action."

 

Line Driver by Rick Mickelson, University of Wisconsin @ Eau Claire

3rd Place (306 pts.) - "Line Driver" by Rick Mickelson, University of Wisconsin @ Eau Claire.

"Coach Ken Piaro drills his offensive line during an August practice."

 

Sports Features

O-Line, 09 by Rick Mickelson, University of Wisconsin @ Eau Claire

1st Place (343 pts.) - "O-Line, 09" by Rick Mickelson, University of Wisconsin @ Eau Claire.

"The interior offensive line pose for the opening slide of a multimedia presentation on what it takes to be a good D3 offensive lineman."

 

Going the Distance by Chris Radcliffe, Eastern Kentucky University

2nd Place (333 pts.) - "Going the Distance" by Chris Radcliffe, Eastern Kentucy University.

"Kenyan distance runners, Elkana Kurgat, Evans Kiptoo and, Stanley Mugo pose for a media guide photo."

If Looks Could Kill by Chris Radcliffe, Eastern Kentucky University

3rd Place Tie (321 pts.) - "If Looks Could Kill" by Chris Radcliffe, Eastern Kentucky University.

"Senior offensive lineman, Andre Barbour."

 

On Target by Steve Latham, Jacksonville State University

3rd Place Tie (321 pts.) - "On Target" by Steve Latham, Jacksonville State University.

"Jacksonville State University rifle team member Christina Bornefeld is photographed on the rifle range for the upcoming season's media guide."

People & Portraits

Man In Motion by Glenn Carpenter, Morraine Valley Community College

1st Place (333 pts.) - "Man In Motion" by Glenn Carpenter, Morraine Valley Community College.

"Sean made every minute count by being involved in almost every activity. I shot this portrait of him to illustrate his seemingly constant state of motion."

Food Bank Director by R. Marsh Starks, University of Nevada Las Vegas

2nd Place (318 pts.) - "Food Bank Director" by R. Marsh Starks, University of Nevada Las Vegas.

"Julie Murray, CEO of Three Square food bank, for alumni magazine profile."

 

"Dentist Office Portrait" by David Campbell, Alabama State University

3rd Place (310 pts.) - "Dentist Office Portrait" by David Campbell, Alabama State University.

"Portrait of Alum who runs a successful dentistry business, to be used in a story about the top 25 alums in medical fields."

Campus Environment

"Moonset, War Memorial Pylons" by Jim Stroup, Virginia Tech

1st Place (339 pts.) - "Moonset, War Memorial Pylons" by Jim Stroup, Virginia Tech.

"The full moon sets at sunrise behind the War Memorial Pylons and the Torgersen Bridge."

"The Race", by Jim Stroup, Virginia Tech.

2nd Place (302 pts.) - "The Race" by Jim Stroup, Virginia Tech.

"Sunrise on a foggy morning on the Drillfield in the center of campus."

"Break" by Glenn Carpenter, Morraine Valley Community College.

3rd Place (300 pts.) - "Break" by Glenn Carpenter, Morraine Valley Community College.

"Students quickly found the choice locations to relax in the Science Building."

News

"Keeper of the Flags", by Jeff Miller, University of Wisconsin @ Madison.

1st Place (336 pts.) - "Keeper of the Flags" by Jeff Miller, University of Wisconsin @ Madison.

"Working from a rooftop hatch in the dusty attic of Bascom Hall, custodian Ral Seches, checks the American and state flags that flutter from the building's rooftop on June 4, 2009."

 

"Single Fathers", by Mark Philbrick, Brigham Young University.

2nd Place (328 pts.) - "Single Fathers" by Mark Philbrick, Brigham Young University.

"Story on single fathers and the stress in raising children."

"Summer Camp Field Trip", by David Campbell, Alabama State University.

3rd Place (315 pts.) - "Summer Camp Field Trip" by David Campbell, Alabama State University.

"Children participating in one of our summer camps view a painted window in the local museum of fine arts during one of many field trips."

Features & Illustrations

"Race of Stamina", by Kelly Gorham, Montana State University.

1st Place (347 pts.) - "Race of Stamina" by Kelly Gorham, Montana State University.

"A lone runner treks across a ridgeline just feet from a 1,500 cliff during the infamous Ed Anacker Ridge Run. Anacker, an emeritus professor, formed the race 30 years ago and it has since been won by multiple university faculty."

 

"Begging Bowl", by Chris Stacey, Griffith University.

2nd Place (344 pts.) - "Begging Bowl" by Chris Stacey, Griffith University.

"Do economic sanctions help or hurt those they target?"

 

"Break the Pig" by Jaren Wilkey, Brigham Young University.

3rd Place (327 pts.) - "Break the Pig" by Jaren Wilkey, Brigham Young University.

"6/9/09 - Illustration of shattering piggy bank for story on bankruptcy.

Science & Research

"Native Pondweek" by Jeff Miller, University of Wisconsin @ Madison.

1st Place (342 pts.) - "Native Pondweek" by Jeff Miller, University of Wisconsin @ Madison.

"Holding strands of loose native pondweed that floated to the surface, Steve Carpenter, professor of zoology and director of the Center for Limnology, is pictured in Lake Mendota near the campus shoreline on July 29, 2009. Carpenter says that native pondweed -- an important fish habitat common in the early 1900s and almost lost by 1980 -- is now making a comeback."

 

"Refracted Researcher" by Scott Galvin, University of Michigan.

2nd Place (322 pts.) - "Refracted Researcher" by Scott Galvin, University of Michigan.

"Ophthalmology researcher David Wu is refracted through an opticular magnifier. Wu's research involved retinal diseases."

"Renewable Energy" by Cary Edmondson, California State University, Stanislaus

3rd Place (317 pts.) - "Renewable Energy" by Cary Edmondson, California State University, Stanislaus.

"Students walk by a series of windmills during a photo shoot to promote the school's new Biotechnology web-site."

 

Personal Vision

"Summer Storm" by Erin Pence, Wittenberg University.

1st Place (397 pts.) - "Summer Storm" by Erin Pence, Wittenberg University.

"A summer thunderstorm brings menacing dark clouds as it sweeps through Yellowstone National Park."

"Storm in the Valley" by Erin Pence, Wittenberg University.

2nd Place (367 pts.) - "Storm in the Valley" by Erin Pence, Wittenberg University.

"A summer rainstorm brings sweeps through Hayden Valley in Yellowstone National Park"

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