Judges Comments

First place was a clear standout. The photos were well composed, and the photographer caught important moments from the catastrophic flooding using a range of powerful angles. Second place captured a tense scene between the officers and the woman, with her hands up, creating an unsettling mood. The photographer did a good job handling a tough situation. Third place showed the moments before and after the tasing. The judges felt the edit could be stronger by using fewer images and focusing on better compositions. Overall, another tense situation, and the photographer was there during the height of the confrontation.