1) The news value of this story pushed it to the top. The opening frame shows excellent vision on the photographer's part. 2) The most complete narrative in the category with a variety of angles and use of lensing. 3) Photographer had great access, but images were repetitive. Had the editing been tighter this would have placed higher.
Judges:
Caroline Couig/C2 Creative Consulting, Bradley E. Clift/Independent Photographer
Judges Comments
1) The news value of this story pushed it to the top. The opening frame shows excellent vision on the photographer's part. 2) The most complete narrative in the category with a variety of angles and use of lensing. 3) Photographer had great access, but images were repetitive. Had the editing been tighter this would have placed higher.