East – June 2025 – Photo Story/Essay

Judges Comments

Only two submissions. 1st: Awesome job by the photojournalist working the scene in a chaotic atmosphere. May have worked better with one or less photos in the package. Favorite shot was the overhead silhouette of the supporters cheering over the crowd. One of the strongest photos we saw of all submissions. 2nd: Interesting story but we felt some of the framing was questionable. The photo of the couple in the shade would've worked better as a standalone shot.

Judges: Larry Robinson/The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, Gemma Redeker/Freelance and Media Undergrad