Photo of the day: Sept. 10, 2009 - It's a tie.

DAVE LONDRES / Observer-Dispatch
Brian Premo plays on the deck of Nail Creek Pub and Brewery during the first night of the 2009 Utica Music and Arts Festival, Thursday, September 10, 2009.

Editor's note: This is a shot that has a great use of light. Unfortunately, it will never reproduce on our printing press. These are the days when photojournalists are glad to ahve the internet.

The subtle lighting of the subject's face, the spot of color on the guitar and the way the light drops off to darkness keeps the reader's eye focused on the subject.