First place went to Survivor, a frame that had the judges studying the frame for great details. While the focus is on the young man, the other subjects' expressions or presence added to the image's impact. Second place "RequiredBibleLessons" was a multiple photo entry that tackled a controversial topic with solid coverage of the tension between opposing groups. For third place, the judges liked the creative framing of Gov. Abbott during a news conference about the screwworm crisis. Probably no one needs another photo of Abbott at a podium, so this photographer took a risk to capture something more storytelling - and it paid off. Alternate goes to SpurFuneral, which is a touching moment bolstered by an excellent cutline with a quote from the father. Photojournalists are journalists so cutlines matter. This one went above and beyond to be included in the top four choices.
Judges Comments
First place went to Survivor, a frame that had the judges studying the frame for great details. While the focus is on the young man, the other subjects' expressions or presence added to the image's impact. Second place "RequiredBibleLessons" was a multiple photo entry that tackled a controversial topic with solid coverage of the tension between opposing groups. For third place, the judges liked the creative framing of Gov. Abbott during a news conference about the screwworm crisis. Probably no one needs another photo of Abbott at a podium, so this photographer took a risk to capture something more storytelling - and it paid off. Alternate goes to SpurFuneral, which is a touching moment bolstered by an excellent cutline with a quote from the father. Photojournalists are journalists so cutlines matter. This one went above and beyond to be included in the top four choices.