Check Out The Winners!
For the 2011 Sony Art Of Expression contest, we receivedmore than 13,000 entries between both the photography and video categories. The contest was hosted by both Outdoor Photographer and Digital Photomagazines. Go online to see the full combined galleries of finalists. The judging panel consisted of Sony Artisans Andy Katz, Cristina Mittermeier, David McLain and Brian Smith, as well as Digital Photo editor Wes Pitts and OP editor Christopher Robinson. Thanks to everyone who made this such a successful contest.Be sure to sign up for the Outdoor Photographer and Digital Photo eNewsletters to stay updated on all of our photo contests.
Jump to a theme to see the winners:
One World In Focus | The Narrative Video | The Expressive Portrait | All About Light
One World In Focus Theme
First Place
Ibo Island, in the Quirimbas Archipelago off the coast of northern Mozambique, was once a trade hub for the Portuguese and Omani Arabs. Now many of its centuriesold buildings sit in ruin, but the 17th-century star-shaped Fort of São João is well preserved and plays host to the island's silversmith collective. These men produce unique jewelry using ancient Arab techniques. This old man was placing intricate details on a foursome of fish before firing them. The late-afternoon light that came into the workshop reflected off the tiny bits of metal like actual fish scales. Click to hear Cristina Mittermeier's comments on why this photo was a winner.
Honorable Mention
Zachary Spira-Bauer
People's Choice
Krzysztof Browko
The Narrative Video Theme
First Place
"My Self-Portrait" features Thomas C. Webb's description of his love of climbing and the climbing community. The video has a combination of video capture and time-lapse. Click to hear David McLain's comments on why this video was a winner.
Honorable Mention
Amon Focus
People's Choice
Marylou Badeaux
The Expressive Portrait Theme
First Place
Andrew, the performer, is a composer for film and television who lives in Los Angeles. I wanted to portray the idea that Andrew's compositions are influenced by his life in Los Angeles and its people. The image was made on the edge of MacArthur Park, close to downtown Los Angeles. Click to hear Brian Smith's comments on why this photo was a winner.
Honorable Mention
Michael Schmidt
People's Choice
Hadi Asgari
All About Light Theme
First Place
The sun was just rising over Scottsdale when I arrived at the ranch. The horses had been moved from their barn into the arena and were beginning their day with a run into the "angel rays" that had broken through the clouds. The moment couldn't have been more exhilarating, but the RAW capture was somewhat flat. The image was manipulated with 14 different layers. Once the color image was perfected, I made a black-and-white layer, then brushed it away with a 50% airbrush. Click to hear Andy Katz's comments on why this photo was a winner.
Honorable Mention
David Shield
People's Choice
Garry Everett
Themes
Theme: One World In Focus
Prize: Sony α33 DSLR Camera kit with 18-55mm lens and publication in Outdoor Photographer and Digital Photo
Theme: The Narrative Video
Prizes: Sony NEX-VG10 Video Camera with 16mm lens and publication in Outdoor Photographer and Digital Photo
Theme: The Expressive Portrait
Prize: Sony α33 DSLR Camera kit with 18-55mm lens and publication in Outdoor Photographer and Digital Photo
Theme: All About Light
Prizes: Sony α33 DSLR Camerakit with 18-55mm lens and publication in Outdoor Photographer and Digital Photo
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