Grab Photographic Comp Finalists

[Bruce A]

These images are from the 20 finalists in the Getty Images Grab Photographic Competition for 2011 - see what you think

Grab 2011 | Grab Photography Competition | News.com.au

Underwhelmed would be my impression.

[ArmySoldier777]

While there are a couple that I somewhat enjoy. For instance #4, I think it's a good B&W shot. Overall, I'm going to have to say something I never thought I would. I agree with Max. Most of them seem uninspired and some seem over-processed, while others just look like poorly composed snapshots. For instance #20, I didn't realize taking a picture of yourself in a mirror could be considered competition worthy.

[NgaiHill]

Thats what WOWed the judges? Who were these judges?
I liked #2 & #5 and a couple were taken with great timing like the guy on the skateboard but the rest just seemed to be snapshots.

[Vincent_G]

I like most of them # 11 is my fav , I can remember doing exactly that as a kid. The photographer also entered a similar shot in the Canon Australia EOS Inspires Competition.
https://www.facebook.com/CanonAustra...=lieosinspires

[dlambert]

Certainly some nice photos in there, but "best of the year"? That seems like a reach.

[Bruce A]

Yep, I must admit to agreeing with Max. There are a few pretty good images there, but as far as wowing the judges I think is a reach. Maybe if the judges had a look at the editors favourites on 500px they might not have been so "overwhelmed" by these.

Anyway, I glad it's just not me

[Krusty79]

Most look like snapshots to me also, especially the one with a bunch of people in a lake. THAT was a winner? WTF?

This has soured me on entering competitions, as I have no idea what the judges are looking for. I'm just going to continue to shoot to please myself.

[TNH]

Originally Posted by Bruce A

These images are from the 20 finalists in the Getty Images Grab Photographic Competition for 2011 - see what you think

Grab 2011 | Grab Photography Competition | News.com.au

Hmmm... I've seen a lot of pictures in my lifetime that are better than those.

Yeah, there were a few that were pretty good. I liked #1 (though the colors look kind of 'off '. Not enough contrast or brightness or something.), and #13. (That one was pretty cool actually!) And I kind of liked #16, too.
But most of them were just... well, they looked like they weren't planned out or anything, just plain old snapshots. I know if I entered a photo contest, I'd put a lot of thought into my entry, not just throw in a cool snapshot that I took really quickly, without much thought about it.

And that last one...???? (#20) That just doesn't strike me as a contest finalist picture. IMO, it's just... not a really great photo!

Sometimes I wonder- just how much do all these photo contest judges actually know about photography??
I mean, a lot of times, I look at the winners of some online photography contests and think, 'What?? I've seen better than that before!'

[Biomech]

There's quite a few I really like. But I couldn't noticing - most of them have a lot of beer in(?)