December Clip Results 2022

Judges

Shane Epping – freelance photojournalist and Ph.D. candidate at the University of Missouri’s School of Journalism, Columbia, MO
Ann Hermes – freelance photojournalist and former staff photographer at The Christian Science Monitor, New York, NY
Lisa Krantz – freelance photojournalist and Ph.D. candidate and teaching fellow at the University of Missouri, Columbia, MO

Photographers- 15
Feature- 53
News- 17
Sports- 26
Spot News- 5
Portrait- 19
Multi-Photo- 12 entries/109 photos

FEATURE

Comments: The first-place photo captures honest emotion in a moment that was fleeting. The photographer cleans up the frame by getting low, and more importantly, gives power to the subject by shooting with an upward angle. The woman’s outreached arms serve as vectors and leading lines to direct a viewer’s attention to the expressive joy on her face. The disheveled beard on Santa Claus adds to the image’s humanity. The judges appreciated the woman’s name being identified and respected that due to the nature of the situation, her last name was not included. It’s a well-layered, celebratory moment. The value of second place is the high angle, wide composition to fully capture events on the ground, slow shutter, and the use of color in an otherwise dark scene. The long shadows of the ice skaters placed in the middle of the frame packs the final punch. It’s a geometrically intriguing photo. Nice use of the Hasselblad in drone format. Recommendation – write a stronger caption. Again, third place does a nice job with the Hasselblad drone. With a 3.2 second exposure, and 100 ISO, the results are dynamic. It offers exceptional use of color, leading lines, and nice use of the rule of thirds by placing the horizon at the top of the frame. It’s a pretty picture that is well-controlled. The honorable mention photo made in the snow caught the eye of one judge straight away. They loved this picture’s simplicity and communication of a quiet scene. A second judge was pleasantly surprised to notice that a car was in the foreground – initially they did not see it. It’s the subtlety of this picture that makes it powerful. The contrast of strong architectural lines with the curviness of the snow complicates the photo’s overall composition – in a good way. The blue-ish tones add to the mood of winter. Just a grammatical comment on the caption – cars do not “sit.” The honorable mention photo of the man and the cows captures a great moment. The judges would have loved to know more information. The caption goes halfway but stops short of revealing the full story. Is this moment truly emblematic of humanity for livestock or is it an aberration? It’s possible that this photo would have been stronger if shot tighter. What really matters is the human-cow connection, especially since cows have a tendency to cower (pun intended) away from an outreached human hand. Nice picture.
1. Marie-France Coallier/Le Devoir

MONTREAL QC DECEMBER 15, 2022 A roof for Christmas. Ouassima is in ecstasy during the Christmas party at Doris’ in the presence of Santa Claus, his elves and the festive light. Ouassima is part of a rehabilitation project, Projet Mitaine chez Doris, a women’s shelter.

2. Bernard Brault/Freelance

Skaters are seen on an artificial ice surface in the Bonsecours rink in the Old Montreal.

3. Bernard Brault/Freelance

Cars are seen in this long exposure photo taken above the Samuel de Champlain bridge between the south shore and Montreal. More than 50 millions cars use it every year.

H.M. Kevin Light/ Freelance

A car sits covered in snow following a snowfall warning in Victoria, British Columbia Canada on December 20th, 2022.

H.M. Marie-France Coallier/Le Devoir

STE ANNE DES PLAINES QC DECEMBER 7, 2022 At Belvache Farms, owner Real Gauthier scratches the muzzle of a cow. The cows are in free stall and have been milking themselves by a robot since 2006. For a story on animal wellbeiing.

NEWS

Comments: First place really tells the story of the airline meltdown and the addition of the hand gesture/body language of the woman further elevates it. Our debate was not the quality of the newsworthiness of the photo, but that the name of the person was not included. As judges, we can’t know the process or reasoning of the photographer to not include the name, but the overall quality of the photo overrode our concern about the missing name. At first, we didn’t all choose what ultimately placed 2nd but what the caption told us added to the power of the moment. It shows the power of subtle emotion. We all agreed third place was beautiful but again, the person was not named, and we thought humanizing the person with their name would have elevated the photograph. For HM, we appreciated the creativity by the photographer in what could have likely been a pretty standard podium photo.
1. Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press

A woman searches for her luggage at Vancouver International Airport after a snowstorm crippled operations leading to cancellations and major delays, in Richmond, B.C., on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.

2. Marie-France Coallier/Le Devoir

MONTREAL QC December 20, 2022MONTREAL QC December 20, 2022 In the basement of the Ukrainian Ste-Sophie Cathedral, Maria’s mother, Galyna Legenkovska is visibly moved during her meeting with the press to thank Quebecers for their support. by Reverend Volodymyr Kushnir, (right) . The little one was hit by a car earlier in the month by a driver in a school zone. The mother of three children had just settled in Montreal while her husband was fighting the war in Ukraine.

3. Chelsea Kemp/CBC Manitoba

Candles are lit honouring MMWIG at a monument located at the Oodena Celebration Circle Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022 at the Forks.

H.M. Spencer Colby/The Canadian Press

Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino speaks at the Assembly of First Nations Special Chiefs Assembly in Ottawa, on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022.

SPORTS

Comments: All judges agreed that first place contained several compositional elements that elevated it to the top. Yes, pictures containing silhouettes can be a cliché but the additional visuals captured by the photographer enhanced the overall effect: 1) the triangular shape of the skiers’ bodies mirrors the peaks of the mountains, 2) the configuration of the skiers mimics the spread-out layers of the mountain in the background, and 3) the skier silhouetted beneath the legs of the skier in the foreground on the right side of the frame is a great example of combining a documentary photo with art. This is an intentional photograph that showcases the skill of the photographer to make and not take. The impact of second place is based upon the tight nature of the frame, the quality of light, and the strong emotion it communicates. Capturing saliva on the athlete’s mouth, along with an expression of discomfort, makes the viewer empathize with their pain. Third place is classic peak action with the hockey player suspended in the air. The image gets at the physical nature of the sport. Honorable Mention is evidence of good seeing by the photographer in a challenging light situation. The judges appreciated that the people in all of these photos were identified by name (in the case of first place, names didn’t matter so it was not a point of discussion).
1. Bernard Brault/Freelance

Silhouetted skiers are in seen in front of the ski trails of Tignes in France.

2. Kevin Light/ Freelance

Canadian Olympic rowing team member Jill Moffatt
undergoes Vo2 max and lactate testing protocol from Canadian Sport Centre Pacific staff at the Pacific Institute for Sports Excellence in Victoria, British Columbia Canada on December 13th, 2022.

3. Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press

Anaheim Ducks forward Troy Terry, bottom, is run over by Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid during second period NHL hockey action in Edmonton, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022.

H.M. Kevin Light/ Freelance

Canadian Olympic rowing team single sculler Trevor Jones undergoes Vo2 max and lactate testing protocol from Canadian Sport Centre Pacific staff at the Pacific Institute for Sports Excellence in Victoria, British Columbia Canada on December 13th, 2022.

PORTRAIT

Comments: There were some strong portraits submitted and it was a fun category to judge. There were some extremely creative, well composed and beautifully lit images in the batch, but we focused on the photos that created a connection between subject and viewer. First place made use of nice light with a creative use of shadows to add some mystery to the subject. Center subject placement, a shallow depth of field, and a direct stare from the person in the photo demands attention from the viewer. It is a simple but striking portrait. Second place offers a busy background that one judge found challenging, but the moment/kiss captured between the daughter and the mother makes up for the visual imperfections. A second judge appreciated the background as a storytelling element that is intentionally used to communicate a scene-setting portrait. The strength of third place is the creativity exercised by the photographer to make an interesting photo in what was probably a challenging situation. The use of an off-camera strobe and reflections in the glass is well done. By placing the subject high in the frame, the photographer also offers an editorial commentary on the subject’s position of power. Both honorable mention photos make use of natural light to compose complimentary portraits. The university president is appropriately offered visual power since the photographer is below him. The placement of the actor’s hand on his chest adds an additional layer of humanity to his face and overall posture. There were a few entries in this category that didn’t fit as portraits. One judge was particularly impressed with the image of an older woman repairing teddy bears, but it didn’t qualify as a portrait.
1. Chad Hipolito/The Globe and Mail

Tyson Atleo is a Hereditary Chief-in-Line for the Ahousaht First Nation and is photographed in Victoria, B.C., on Thursday, December 1, 2022.

2. Chad Hipolito/The Globe and Mail

Cowichan knitters Maureen Tommy gives her mom Dora Wilson, 80, a kiss while knitting at home during a busy time of year in Duncan, B.C. on Saturday, December 17, 2022.

3. Matthew Smith/Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Saskatoon Police Chief Troy Cooper stands for a portrait in Saskatoon, SK on Thursday, December 1, 2022.

H.M. Marie-France Coallier/Le Devoir

MONTREAL QC December 20, 2022 Actor Martin Drainville for the adaptation of the play Gaz bar blues at Duceppe Theatre company at Place des Arts.

H.M. Matthew Smith/Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Peter Stoicheff, the University of Saskatchewan’s 11th president, stands for a portrait.

SPOT NEWS

Comments: Spot news is incredibly challenging. It requires the same reflexes as sports photography, the same composition skills as features photography and the same empathy and awareness needed in portrait photography. Combining all of these traits to capture a spot news event in a way that conveys the humanity of an accident or tragedy all while navigating around local authorities is difficult to say the least. All of the images in this category worked to compose and capture a spot news moment, but the judges missed the human element in these images. Candid images of subjects in the midst of these news events captured with respect and dignity can be really powerful. First place is classic spot news that benefits from the firefighters in the foreground. More creativity could have been exercised by the photographer to elevate this image from straight forward documentation to something more visually dynamic. Second place is unique for a weather feature in the first seasonal winter storm. However, the photographer is strongly encouraged to get the name of the dog – seriously. Third place is good documentation of a car accident, but it lacks a human element. Members of the police are mentioned in the caption – where are they?
1. Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press

Emergency responders attend the scene of a multi vehcile accident and fire near Crossfield, Alta., Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022. the area was experiencing fog and freezing rain.

2. Patrick Woodbury/Le Droit

Clare Glassco begins her cross-country ski season on the streets of her neighborhood in Chelsea during the first winter storm. Le Droit, Chelsea, Quebec, December 16, 2022.

3. Chelsea Kemp/CBC Manitoba

Brandon Police Services respond to an accident between a car and a semi-truck at the intersection of Highway 1 and Highway 10 on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022.

MULTI-PHOTO

Comments: There were a lot of strong stories and strong photos in all of them. First place was very well done, with well composed images that all contributed to the narrative of the lacrosse team, fans, culture, and emotion around the game. Second place was less developed but had many real moments that the photographer photographed well. We liked a lot of the images in the third-place story but there were a few too many images. A tighter edit would have helped as the photos became repetitive. We appreciated the photographer photographed a family that was a recipient of the food, but it would have been nice to see them interacting as a family or with the volunteers delivering the food rather than details of the food and posed photographs of people holding the food. That said, the photographer may have had very little time and was chasing the volunteers from house to house.
1. Michelle Berg/Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Saskatchewan Rush’s goalie Alex Buque takes a moment before heading onto the field to protect the net against Colorado Mammoth in NLL action at SaskTel Centre. Photo taken in Saskatoon, Sask. on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022.

Saskatchewan Rush’s Dan Lintner runs onto the field during a pregame ceremony at SaskTel Centre. Photo taken in Saskatoon, Sask. on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022.

Saskatchewan Rush’s captain Ryan Dilks walks onto the field with a fan during the pregame ceremony at SaskTel Centre. Photo taken in Saskatoon, Sask. on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022.

Saskatchewan Rush’s Alex Buque guards the net in NLL action against Colorado Mammoth at SaskTel Centre. Photo taken in Saskatoon, Sask. on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022.

Saskatchewan Rush’s goalie Alex Buque cools off during a time out against Colorado Mammoth during second half action at SaskTel Centre. Photo taken in Saskatoon, Sask. on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022.

Saskatchewan Rush’s Ryan Keenan and Mark Matthews celebrate a goal against Colorado Mammoth in NLL action at SaskTel Centre. Photo taken in Saskatoon, Sask. on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022.

Colorado Mammoth’s Dylan Kinnear reacts when the referee doesn’t let him fight one of the Sask Rush players in NLL action at SaskTel Centre. Photo taken in Saskatoon, Sask. on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022.

Saskatchewan Rush fans celebrate another goal against Colorado Mammoth in NLL action at SaskTel Centre. Photo taken in Saskatoon, Sask. on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022.

Saskatchewan Rush’s Jerrett Smith keeps his eye on the ball during second half action against Colorado Mammoth at SaskTel Centre. Photo taken in Saskatoon, Sask. on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022.

Saskatchewan Rush’s Dan Lintner jumps up against the glass in celebration after scoring the first goal of the game against Colorado Mammoth at SaskTel Centre. Photo taken in Saskatoon, Sask. on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022.

Saskatchewan Rush fans cheer on their team against Colorado Mammoth in NLL action at SaskTel Centre. Photo taken in Saskatoon, Sask. on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022.

2. Marie-France Coallier/Le Devoir

MONTREAL QC DECEMBER 15, 2022 Chez Doris women’s shelter has organized an annual event, a Christmas party for women in need. Ouassima is ecstatic in the presence of Santa Claus from his elves.

MONTREAL QC DECEMBER 15, 2022 Police officers and firefighters helped serve a holiday meal for women. In the presence of Santa Claus and his elves, homeless women were able to enjoy this annual event in a festive atmosphere.

MONTREAL QC DECEMBER 15, 2022 Eelatah holds a friend’s hand before enjoying a holiday meal offered by Chez Doris, a women’s shelter. In the presence of Father Christmas and his elves, the women were able to enjoy this annual event in a festive atmosphere.

MONTREAL QC DECEMBER 15, 2022 In the presence of Santa Claus from his elves, Christine (in the middle) is one of the women who were able to enjoy this annual event in a festive atmosphere with elves and Santa Claus and the Montreal police officers.

MONTREAL QC DECEMBER 15, 2022 In the presence of Santa Claus, his elves, homeless women, Carrie and Anne-Marie dance in a festive atmosphere thanks to the women’s shelter Chez Doris.

MONTREAL QC DECEMBER 15, 2022 In the presence of Santa Claus and his elves, homeless women enjoyed this annual event in a festive atmosphere with mariachi musiciens.

3. Chelsea Kemp/CBC Manitoba

Gifts wait for delivery at the Brandon Westman Christmas Cheer headquarters on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. The Westman Christmas charity has been serving the community since November 1955 — and 2022 was one of their busiest holiday seasons to date. They sent more than 1,400 hampers out in Manitoba’s second-largest city this year, providing treats, food and presents to 4,365 people, including 2,063 children. The population of Brandon is just over 50,000.

Kathy Flikweert sorts holiday bags filled with presents at the Brandon Westman Christmas Cheer headquarters on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022.

Karen Gibson, left, Dot Burgess and Linda Gillis prepare presents at the Brandon Westman Christmas Cheer headquarters on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022.

Betty Stewart finishes packing a hamper at the Christmas Cheer headquarters on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022.

Kathy Flikweert tapes a present at the Brandon Westman Christmas Cheer headquarters on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022.

Volunteer Sandra Penny selects a can for a holiday hamper at the Christmas Cheer headquarters on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022.

Volunteer Duncan Waddell sorts stuffed animals collected from the Brandon Wheat Kings teddy bear toss at the Christmas Cheer headquarters on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022.

The Reville family spends an afternoon packing food hampers at Brandon’s Christmas Cheer headquarters on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022.

The Brandon University Bobcats woman’s volleyball team creates care packages for the holidays on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022 at the Christmas Cheer headquarters.

Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School volunteers and Christmas Cheer volunteers send out hampers for delivery on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022 at the Christmas Cheer headquarters.

Hampers are ready for delivery Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022 at the Christmas Cheer headquarters.

Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School volunteers and Christmas Cheer volunteers send out hampers for delivery on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022 at the Christmas Cheer headquarters.

Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School football players send out hampers for delivery on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022 at the Christmas Cheer headquarters.

Jillian Adair and Justin Perot deliver Christmas Cheer hampers on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022 in Brandon.

Jillian Adair and Justin Perot deliver Christmas Cheer hampers on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022 in Brandon.

Patrice Houle shows items received from her Christmas Cheer hamper on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022 at her home in Brandon.

Patrice Houle show items received from her Christmas Cheer hamper on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022 at her home in Brandon.

Patrice Houle holds her five-month-old baby Dagan Benn by the family Christmas tree on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022 at her home in Brandon.

2022 STANDINGS…MONTH…TOTAL

Darryl Dyck/Freelance…50…1740
2. Marie-France Coallier/Le Devoir…150…750
3. Michelle Berg/Saskatoon StarPhoenix…50…560
4. Chad Hipolito/Freelance…90…500
5. Bernard Brault/Freelance…90…480
5. Kevin Light/ Freelance…80…480
7. Steve Russell/Toronto Star…0…430
8. Matthew Smith/Saskatoon StarPhoenix…40…420
9. Jeff McIntosh/Freelance…80…410
10. Chelsea Kemp/CBC Manitoba…90…380
11. Nick Lachance/Freelance…0…320
12. Spencer Colby/Freelance…10…250
13. Michel Tremblay/Le Quotidien…0…230
13. Jesse Boily/Town & Country News…0…230
15. Evan Buhler/ Freelance…0…200
16. Patrick Woodbury/Le Droit…40…180
17. Laura Proctor/Freelance…0…160
18. Nick Iwanyshyn/Freelance…0…150
19. Christopher Pike/Freelance…0…140
19. Chris Procaylo/Winnipeg Sun…0…140
21. Alex Filipe/Freelance…0…120
22. John Lucas/Freelance…0…110
23. Gavin John/Freelance…0…80
24. Josie Desmarais/Journal Metro…50…50
24. Shannon VanRaes/Freelance…0…50
24. Jack Simpson/Freelance…0…50