前線・焦點2017

由香港攝影記者協會舉辦之《前線‧焦點 2017》周年新聞攝影比賽，於三月廿五日 (星期日) 順利舉行評審。今屆比賽共收到 70 名參賽者合共 1,405 張相片。

The judging of the annual “Focus on the Frontline” 2017 photo competition concluded today (Sunday, March 25, 2018). The jury received 1,405 photographs submitted from 70 photojournalists.

本年度的新聞年度圖片，由香港01攝影記者黃永俊奪得，得獎作品為「香港眾志創黨主席羅冠聰被判入獄」。評審團認為，一張好照片必須具穿越時空的能力，讓人在十年或廿年之後回看仍有感覺。很多時，在新聞事件發生之後的結局，令會當時新聞事件發生的一刻變得更有意義。評判一致選出這一張羅冠聰在監獄時身穿獄衣的相片，成為今年的年度圖片。

在這張相片中，雨傘革命中學生領袖之一羅冠聰，由民選的立法會議員淪為階下囚。評審團認為，這名年輕人在相片之中，雖然身處極差的環境，但卻展現平和羞澀的笑容，發揮出和平抗爭的精神，也呼應了雨傘運動之中「就算失望，不能絕望」的價值。同時，參與社會運動的一群年輕人，經歷挫折後仍沒有放棄理想，令相片在社會意義上具有前瞻價值。

This year’s Photo of the Year was awarded to the Occupy protest leader Nathan Law being sentenced to jail photograph by WeMedia HK01’s photojournalist Wong Wing Chun. The judges felt a good photo must transcend the power of space and time, and still have an impact after 10 or 20 years. The result after a news event often would have added effect and sentiment to the moment when it happened. The decision to make the photograph of Nathan Law wearing prisoner uniform was unanimous.

Nathan Law, one of the Occupy protest leaders who was elected as a Legislative Council member, changed his row overnight to become an inmate in this photograph. Despite the negative circumstances, he was still able to show a peaceful but shy smile. It not only demonstrates the spirit of a non-violent protest, but also echo to the values of “Even if I am disappointed, I won’t be left hopeless” which was present during the 2014 Umbrella Movement. At the same time, those young leaders who participated in the Umbrella Movement are still striking for their dreams despite the setbacks. In a way, it presented the vision of the next generation, and allowed a glimpse into the future of Hong Kong society.

經過 6 位評判專業評審選出七個組別的得奬作品，比賽結果如下:
The results are as follows:

《前線‧焦點》新聞攝影比賽為一年一度全港最大型的新聞攝影比賽，最早於 1993 年開始舉 辦，為本港同類比賽中規模最大的一個。所有得獎新聞照片，均由香港專業的攝影記者拍攝及 經評判精挑細選，務求向社會大眾展示具歷史意義，又兼具新聞和藝術價值的攝影作品。希冀 加深市⺠ 對時事的關注認識，提昇大眾對攝影記者和傳媒的工作的認同，同時表揚各得獎攝 影記者過去一年對業界的努力和貢獻。

“Focus On The Frontline” photo contest first began in 1993 and has been one of the largest photo competitions in Hong Kong and one of the most prestigious awards for photojournalists. Through this competition, we would like to to feature photographs that are important to the history, combined with elements of art and journalism taken by photojournalists within the year. Also to provide recognition of their great work and give an insight to the works of photojournalists and the media to the general public.

評判主要來自新聞攝影持份者的各界別，今屆6位評審 (排名不分先後) 包括:
The members of the jury panel are as follows:

葉七城 Ellis Yip — 攝影導師，電影專欄作者 Photography Instructor, Movie Critic
陳志發Steve Chan — 新晉電影導演 Film Director
張燦輝Cheung Chan Fai — 退休香港中文大學哲學系教授 Retired CUHK Professor
譚蕙芸 Vivian Tam —香港中文大學新聞與傳播學院講師 CUHK School of Journalism and Communication Lecturer
蕭偉恆 Siu Wai Hang — 攝影藝術家及大學講師 Art Photographer and University Lecturer
黃勤帶 Wong Kan Tai — 自由攝影師 Freelance Photographer