West – February 2026 – Portrait

Judges Comments

The basketball player is a nicely designed portrait for first place. It is beautifully lit and we like the reflections. The coffee house is second. It is also a well-lit portrait of a business that doesn’t exist. A perfect way to tell the story visually. For third place, a black and white portrait is the best choice to convey the gravity of the story.

Judges: Bruce Ackerman/Ocala Gazette, Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun