Midwest – May 2025 – Sports Action

Judges Comments

First Place: “Missed Catch” immediately stood out as the first-place winner for us. It's cool to see the gloves and glasses on the ground, and we actually appreciate that the viewer can now see the subject's eyes. The photographer was able to capture this quick moment without losing focus. Second Place: The “Track” photo gives the viewer a feeling of movement with the way the clouds and runners look. Third Place: The photographer got creative with “Pacers vs Knicks.” It's always neat to see a different take on basketball. Alternate: “Fever vs Mystics” is a good action shot that's a little overexposed, but we like how the Indiana player is framed in the center.

Judges: Rachel Govola/The Villages Daily Sun, Sophia Lucente/The Villages Daily Sun, Bill Mitchell/The Villages Daily Sun, George Horsford/The Villages Daily Sun