Animal Faces In Black And White Photo Contest Winners
Thank you to all the photographers that participated in the Animal Faces In Black And White Photo Contest, sharing their best black and white animal portraits. Congratulations to the winners and finalists, and a special round of applause for the Grand Jury Winner who wins an Evecase Convertible DSLR Camera Canvas Backpack .
"Creating powerful pictures in black and white can be challenging for many, as you cannot rely on color to express the message. You must be that much more cognizant of the light, tone and gesture to emote. With that in mind, there were many fine examples throughout the Animal Faces In Black And White Photo Contest. My hat's off to all who submitted. You made decision making tough, and I like that! The intimidating guerrillas, majestic lions, cuddly kitties, imposing eagles, eloquent equids and the rest of the animal menagerie were delightful to view." - Stacy L. Pearsall
A special thanks to our friend and professional photographer Stacy L. Pearsall for her collaboration as a guest judge. Stacy L. Pearsall got her start as an Air Force photographer at the age of 17. During her time in the service, she traveled to over 41 countries, and attended S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. The release of her first photography book, Shooter: Combat from Behind the Camera, received worldwide praise as "A book of the highest levels in the annals of combat journalism."
"My clear favorite is "Just Chillin'" by tomrothery. The dog's smug face and body language truly imitates those of a human, while the human in the background mimics a dog's normal repose. It's a great juxtaposition. It begs the question, who's the master? Comical." - Stacy L. Pearsall
"The graphic nature of this image was what grabbed my attention initially. What kept me exploring was the element of nature imitating nature. To me, I felt as though I was under water. The clouds were like the ocean's surface and the flock of birds were like a school of fish. Very neat." - Stacy L. Pearsall
"I'm a fan of this image for many reasons. The intensity of the wolf is apparent and the use of high-key further enhances the mood of the image. If I were to describe this image in one word, it'd be PURE. " - Stacy L. Pearsall
