The first-place image immediately captured our attention. It was an emotional, well-composed photo depicting a difficult situation. It makes viewers feel as if they are part of the scene, where parents and children are comforting each other during a heartbreaking moment. The second-place essay started with a striking photograph that made us want to learn more and demonstrated how the photographer covered all angles at the scene of a fire. The third-place image conveyed a lot of information about the accident to the viewer.
Judges:
Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-News, Jo E. Norris/Independent Photojournalist
Judges Comments
The first-place image immediately captured our attention. It was an emotional, well-composed photo depicting a difficult situation. It makes viewers feel as if they are part of the scene, where parents and children are comforting each other during a heartbreaking moment. The second-place essay started with a striking photograph that made us want to learn more and demonstrated how the photographer covered all angles at the scene of a fire. The third-place image conveyed a lot of information about the accident to the viewer.