East – May 2026 – Sports Feature

Judges Comments

This was a strong category with lots of good entries. First place has a nice curve and flow of happy expressions that brings your eye to the lady in the wheelchair. Second place doesn’t need a cutline with lots of information in the frame. Nice composition with good cropping and great expressions and a flow of faces throughout the frame. Third Place has good expressions across the frame. Good job in getting everyone off the ground at the same time.

Judges: Matthew Hinton/former staff photographer / editor / current freelancer AP / Imagn / AFP, Rusty Constanza/former Times-Picayune staffer / photo educator, Cheryl Gerber/Photo columnist / freelance photographer and photo book author