1st Place
Jessica GallagherMoline Dispatch
2nd Place
Francis GardlerLincoln Journal Star
3rd Place
Traci WestcottRochester Post Bulletin
Judges:
Kevin M. Cox/The Galveston County Daily News, Carmen Mandato/Getty Images, Eric Christian Smith/Freelance
Judges Comments
First place is a classic spot news photo that brings the viewer into the action. Second place is a direct photo with nice lines between the ladder, shadow and cords. Good color, composition and ratios. The composition of third-place gives a nice sense of place and an eerie tone of too little too late.