#1 - The viewer immediately understands this is a tragic crime scene. The atmosphere is marked by stoicism, from the police officer in the background to the subject in the foreground being comforted. The body language in both the background and foreground is powerful, conveying a deep emotional weight. The blue lighting cast across the scene enhances the sense of gloom, adding to its somber tone.
Other entries were not strong enough, lacking substance. And a few felt like they belonged in the general news category.
Judges:
Anita Baca/Associated Press, Courtney Dittmar/Associated Press
Judges Comments
#1 - The viewer immediately understands this is a tragic crime scene. The atmosphere is marked by stoicism, from the police officer in the background to the subject in the foreground being comforted. The body language in both the background and foreground is powerful, conveying a deep emotional weight. The blue lighting cast across the scene enhances the sense of gloom, adding to its somber tone. Other entries were not strong enough, lacking substance. And a few felt like they belonged in the general news category.