First place captured a perfect moment during a polar plunge. The emotion of hitting freezing water was timed perfectly and really brought the image to life.
Second place featured nice lighting, but pulling out wider would have given the subject and scene more breathing room. As presented, the frame feels a bit cramped.
Third place captured a nice moment at a parade. Good job staying observant and looking everywhere for moments beyond the obvious action.
We saw a lot of protest images in packages that felt repetitive. When covering an event, focus on selecting your single strongest frame rather than including several similar images.
Judges Comments
First place captured a perfect moment during a polar plunge. The emotion of hitting freezing water was timed perfectly and really brought the image to life. Second place featured nice lighting, but pulling out wider would have given the subject and scene more breathing room. As presented, the frame feels a bit cramped. Third place captured a nice moment at a parade. Good job staying observant and looking everywhere for moments beyond the obvious action. We saw a lot of protest images in packages that felt repetitive. When covering an event, focus on selecting your single strongest frame rather than including several similar images.