1st Place
Ken SteinhardtThe Orange County Register
2nd Place
Jeff GritchenOrange County Register
3rd Place
Jeff GritchenOrange County Register
Judges:
Andrew J. Whitaker/Southeast Missourian, Fred Lynch/Southeast Missourian, Ben Matthews/Southeast Missourian
Judges Comments
What a great composition in this first photo. The firefighter on the ground and helicopter in the air divide the image into two strong layers that bring you to the action. The second, while tragic, had a funny moment that strengthens this image. Third was a nice scene setter.