Lots of entries, lots of discussion among the judges between the Sports Feature submissions. Really tough cuts in the end. The first place wrestling reaction did elevate unanimously, though, with it's superior emotional quality. The second place set of photos featuring the drill team engaged us with a nice variety of images of a lesser-recognized sports-related activity. Any number of images could have also placed third, but judges were drawn to the immediacy of the moment and proximity of the photographer's perspective.
Judges:
John Hart/Wisconsin State Journal, Amber Arnold/Wisconsin State Journal, Kayla Wolf/Wisconsin State Journal
Judges Comments
Lots of entries, lots of discussion among the judges between the Sports Feature submissions. Really tough cuts in the end. The first place wrestling reaction did elevate unanimously, though, with it's superior emotional quality. The second place set of photos featuring the drill team engaged us with a nice variety of images of a lesser-recognized sports-related activity. Any number of images could have also placed third, but judges were drawn to the immediacy of the moment and proximity of the photographer's perspective.