David
Gonzalesis an award
winning member of the WPJA and is based out of Wyoming.
Please
visit his web site for more information and sample
images:
DavidGonzales.com
WPJA
PHOTO CONTEST WINNING IMAGES - YEAR END 2003
5th
Place (tie) - Bride AND Groom Portrait
Photo
© 2003 by David Gonzales
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
This
atmospheric shot can be seen as a symbolic image
of the couple entering a future that is a little
unsure. The clouds are terrific.
Wonderful
use of surroundings. A strong graphic image.
5th
Place (tie) - Bride AND Groom Portrait
Photo
© 2003 by David Gonzales
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
Beautiful
setting, backlighting. The movement of the flying
veil makes the picture.
Wonderful
background, good lighting and breeze.
6th
Place - Emotion
Photo
© 2003 by David Gonzales
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
Classic
and sweet. Great moment in perfect rim-lit lighting
conditions.
WPJA
PHOTO CONTEST WINNING IMAGES - FIRST HALF 2003
2nd
Place - Portrait of Bride & Groom - David Gonzales
/ Wyoming
Photo
© 2003 by David Gonzales
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
The
unusual setting and nice light made this image stand
out. The blowing veil also helps this image become
more memorable.
The
Judges for the first WPJA contest of 2003 were:
Rick Loomis, L.A. Times
2003 NPPA Best of Photojournalism Photographer of
the Year
Matt McClain, Ventura County Star
2002 NPPA Region 10 Still Photographer of the Year
Don Bartletti, L.A. Times
2003 Pulitzer Prize Winner
Mark Mirko, The Hartford Courant
2002 NPPA Region 1 Still Photographer of the Year
