This category wasn't the strongest. The winning image has all of the elements you would want in a spot news photo, however, the diagonal composition and weak caption really work against it. The second place image is less dramatic, but smart seeing from the same event. Third place as a clean example of a standard spot news photo with a relevant caption.
Judges:
Max Gersh/Indianapolis Star, Jenna Watson/Indianapolis Star
Judges Comments
This category wasn't the strongest. The winning image has all of the elements you would want in a spot news photo, however, the diagonal composition and weak caption really work against it. The second place image is less dramatic, but smart seeing from the same event. Third place as a clean example of a standard spot news photo with a relevant caption.