Lots of flood pictures in this category. A good chunk of debris photographs which show devastation, but not necessarily emotion. It's a fine dance in the spot news category.
First place was a moment of a body recovery, probably one of the cleanest but most somber images in the category. A natural top award.
Second place was a combination of flood aftermath photos with some repetition. Tough moments to get, as we're sure there were limits on access from such a traumatic event.
Third place was a quiet moment without a ton of mangled debris. The image is a good moment.
Judges:
Kent Porter/Santa Rosa Press Democrat, Nick Otto/Napa Valley Register
Judges Comments
Lots of flood pictures in this category. A good chunk of debris photographs which show devastation, but not necessarily emotion. It's a fine dance in the spot news category. First place was a moment of a body recovery, probably one of the cleanest but most somber images in the category. A natural top award. Second place was a combination of flood aftermath photos with some repetition. Tough moments to get, as we're sure there were limits on access from such a traumatic event. Third place was a quiet moment without a ton of mangled debris. The image is a good moment.