Photo of the Day: Saturday, June 28, 2008

MICHAEL LAPOLLA / Observer-Dispatch
New Hartford Senior High graduate Elijah Norwood performs a victory dance while walking across the stage during the New Hartford Central School Commencement at the Stanley Center for the Arts, Saturday, June 28, 2008, in Utica.

Editor's note: This is a great reaction shot. Given the fact that such ceremonies can make us feel a bit sedated, this shot is a real gem.What gives it the extra punch is the fellow students smiling an watching. This brings your eye into the frame and stregnthens the moment.

Photo of the Day: Tuesday, June 24, 2008

NICOLE L. CVETNIC/Observer-Dispatch
Professional Bicycle Stunt Rider and Motivational Speaker Chris Poulos performs a stunt against the gymnasium wall at Waterville Middle School, Tuesday, June 24, 2008 in Waterville.

Editor's comment: A unique moment that catches you eye makes you want to read the caption.

Photo of the Day: Monday, June 23, 2008

NICOLE L. CVETNIC / Observer-Dispatch
Alisha Porter of Utica reads, This Is the Way We Eat Our Lunch by Edith Baer to daughter Asiyah Hunter, 3, at the Utica Public Library, Monday, June 23, 2008 in Utica. They said frequent the library once a week, but will go more often now that it is summer.

Editor's comment: I really enjoy the angle where you can see the faces of both the mother and daughter. So often, we see this photo shot from the side where someone's face is blocked and the book is the focal point.