Legion Paper Photo Contest

Shutterbug Staff | May 1, 2007

Take over 500 entries exhibiting a broad range of photography and printing skills; three judges each contributing decades of experience to the arts; and a conference room in the heart of New York City on one of the coldest days in history; and you get the ingredients that result in the winning images for the Legion Paper Photo Contest. The images were judged in three categories: Nature, Portrait, and Still Life. The judges selected the work that presented outstanding print quality, composition, concept, design, and the artist's paper choice. The judges were George Schaub, Editorial Director, Shutterbug; Phil Marco, Photographer and Cinematographer (www.philmarco.com); and Len Levine, Co-Founder, Legion Paper (www.legionpaper.com).

Congratulations to the top three winners in each category who will receive the following prizes based on their placement:
· Gitzo 6x carbon-fiber tripod with head
· Manfrotto MagFibre tripod with head
· Lastolite EzyBalance system
· Autographed edition of Barbara Bordnick's Searchings Volume III
· A selection of Legion Digital Fine Art paper

A special congratulations goes out to the Grand Prize Winner, Bob Schultz, who will receive a Gitzo 6x carbon-fiber tripod kit plus a four-day seminar package at ShootSmarter University.

Grand Prize

"Untitled"
Photographer: Bob Schultz
Printed on: Legion Photo Gloss
Judges comments: "The overall composition, simplicity, and impact of the image drew a unanimous decision from the judges for the Grand Prize. The colors are brilliant and the image was printed exceptionally well on the perfect paper surface."

Second Place Still Life

"Untitled"
Photographer: Ed Nazarko
Printed on: Somerset Enhanced Velvet

Third Place Still Life

"Pretzels on a New York Street"
Photographer: Robert Sachs
Printed on: Somerset Enhanced Velvet

First Place Nature

"Untitled"
Photographer: Ed Nazarko
Printed on: Somerset Enhanced Velvet
Judges comments: "The first thing we noticed immediately was the topnotch printing. The quality of light is beautiful, drawing the eye into the print with vivid shadow detail. Look at the energy within the composition--the horizon intersecting with the vertical trees and diagonal fence. Again, the right paper for the right image."

Second Place Nature

"Untitled"
Photographer: Andreas Lachanaris
Printed on: Somerset Enhanced Velvet

Third Place Nature

"Untitled"
Photographer: Andreas Lachanaris
Printed on: Somerset Enhanced Textured

First Place Portrait

"Cole--What is that?"
Photographer: Granville C Fairchild
Printed on: Legion Photo Silk
Judges comments: "This image is very direct and we are brought down to the level of the child. The colors and depth of field present the viewer with a sense of innocence."

Second Place Portrait