East – February 2025 – Feature/Single

Judges Comments

A half dozen of 19 entries rose to the top quickly. We loved First Place as we imagined the photographer searching on deadline in dwindling light to find a striking feature and nailed it with great technical ability. Second Place was just as good with a beautiful moment. Third Place was something new and fun with good composition. We liked all the genuine expressions in the HM but some judges felt it was too busy.

Judges: John Starks/Daily Herald (Chicago), Paul Valade/Daily Herald (Chicago), Joe Lewnard/Daily Herald (Chicago), Brian Hill/Daily Herald (Chicago)