Judges Comments

First Place, The moment between the patient and the operating room manager on the first day of a new hospital’s opening stood out for its emotional impact. A tighter crop may have strengthened the emphasis. Second Place: The image of a fallen firefighter being honored by fellow firefighters as he left the hospital captured a rare and powerful moment, handled with respect and dignity. Third Place: The photograph of the Virgin of Guadalupe benefited from subtle, well-placed light that enhanced the evening atmosphere, along with a strong, thoughtful composition. Several multi-image entries in this category may have been better suited as single images or entered in the feature category.