1st Place
Craig HudsonCharleston Gazette-Mail
2nd Place
Tim TaiThe Philadelphia Inquirer
3rd Place
Tim TaiThe Philadelphia Inquirer
Judges:
Alex Slitz/Lexington Herald-Leader , Caitlyn Stroh/Lexington Herald-Leader , Ryan Hermens/Lexington Herald-Leader
Judges Comments
The first place series had the news elements of the clearly showing that this was a weather event, plus strong moments between the main subjects giving a sense of how bad the storm was. The second photo was so intriguing, once you read that he was searching for a bear. The game warden’s eyes looking just outside the frame, in the direction he is walking, makes the photo almost follow him on the chase.