Northwest – May 2026 – Spot News

Judges Comments

Six entries here, but really only one that captured a moment of precariousness or peril worthy of awarding in our opinion. First place - We couldn't help but wonder if there was a better frame to be found here, perhaps by waiting a bit. Regardless, judges thought a tighter crop might have enhanced this image as well.

Judges: John Hart/Wisconsin State Journal, Amber Arnold/Wisconsin State Journal, Owen Ziliak/Wisconsin State Journal, Mary Langenfeld/freelance