Weak category overall. Some images seem to better fit the general news category, not spot news. First place is not technically perfect but had the most genuine and random moment, and the photographer was there to catch that moment. Second place is repetitive with too many photos but we feel the first image was strong enough to deserve the whole entry to place.
Judges:
Erin Hooley/Chicago Tribune , Abel Uribe/Chicago Tribune
Judges Comments
Weak category overall. Some images seem to better fit the general news category, not spot news. First place is not technically perfect but had the most genuine and random moment, and the photographer was there to catch that moment. Second place is repetitive with too many photos but we feel the first image was strong enough to deserve the whole entry to place.