West – March 2025 – Photo Story/Essay

Judges Comments

An unusually active category for multi-feature, with 76 images submitted over nine entries. First place stood out for capturing the humanity and cultural significance of a private and sacred ceremony for Pacific Island mariners and their families. Extensive cutline information helped the viewer understand the significance of the images. Second place featured some very nice images from a weekend racing event. Third place was a pleasantly breezy collection of images from a kite-flying event. We especially liked the single hand reaching up to a multi-sail kite with streamers. HM: Enjoyable photos from the 97th birthday of bluesman Nat Bolden.

Judges: Scott Threlkeld/The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com, Sophia Germer/The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com