Both the winning image and the second place image both provided the important information of the subject to the viewer and were technically superior to the other photographs in the category. The third place image exhibited the photographers willingness to experiment and try new and interesting angles on a subject that could easily have been shot in a simpler and less impressive fashion.
Judges:
Matthew Hatcher/The Marion Star, Andy Spessard/Freelance
Judges Comments
Both the winning image and the second place image both provided the important information of the subject to the viewer and were technically superior to the other photographs in the category. The third place image exhibited the photographers willingness to experiment and try new and interesting angles on a subject that could easily have been shot in a simpler and less impressive fashion.