This was a weak category overall. We awarded a first and second place but felt the other entries were not strong enough to place. The first and second place winners stood out clearly as the best. The execution protest images was outstanding wall to wall coverage on a national story. Kudos to the photographer for hanging out at the protest all day and night. The story was told with interesting images and an artistic approach to a hard news story. The photog adapted to the story as it took on a completely unexpected direction. The second place photo was a cute moment from a mundane playground opening. A good capture.
Judges:
Mark Stockwell/freelance, Ken McGagh/freelance, Art Ilman/MetroWest Daily News
Judges Comments
This was a weak category overall. We awarded a first and second place but felt the other entries were not strong enough to place. The first and second place winners stood out clearly as the best. The execution protest images was outstanding wall to wall coverage on a national story. Kudos to the photographer for hanging out at the protest all day and night. The story was told with interesting images and an artistic approach to a hard news story. The photog adapted to the story as it took on a completely unexpected direction. The second place photo was a cute moment from a mundane playground opening. A good capture.