Midwest – November 2025 – General News

Judges Comments

First: The moment and composition with a clean background made this frame. Second: The topping ceremony had a variety of interesting images, some of which should have been entered in the Features category without lowering the impact of this package. Third: Who doesn't love an expressive child? Excellent choice on the photographer's part to concentrate on that boy.

Judges: Caroline Couig/independent visuals editor, Bradley Clift/contract photographer U.S. Coast Guard Academy