1st Place
Andrew J. WhitakerPost and Courier
2nd Place
Allison Lee IsleyWinston-Salem Journal
3rd Place
Allison Lee IsleyWinston-Salem Journal
Judges:
Amanda Morrison/Watertown Daily Times, Daytona Niles/Watertown Daily Times, Chris Lenney/Watertown Daily Times
Judges Comments
First Place: This was probably one of the best seen photos out of all of the categories. It made us laugh and the photographer took their time to make a good image out of a funny situation. Second Place: This was a good slice of life moment during a pre-game prayer. The composition was clean and well-framed, helping to bring more attention to the interaction of the cheerleaders. Third Place: The caption pushed this celebration above the other entries in the category. It was a nice moment between coaches and the wrestler winning his school's first state championship. Good planning by the photographer to watch for this potential moment, it paid off. These photos were some of the most fun to look at. Like with sports action, the crops on these photos needed to be tighter.