Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Delano Herald Journal Entry Title: One Shining Moment Entry Credit: Matt Kane Judge Comment: This story has everything: Moments between players, expressive player reactions on the court, creative shots of fans and overall impressive framing. What a fantastic photo story of an obviously exciting basketball game. Good job!
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Delano Herald Journal Entry Title: Precious Metal: The Stanley Cup Tours Delano Entry Credit: Matt Kane Judge Comment: Great variety of photos! I particularly like the use of angles and framing with sincere, happy faces. Posed photos even work in this story because they are accompanied by other candid shots that capture the feeling of having the Stanley Cup in the neighborhood. Awesome work.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: International Falls - The Journal Entry Title: Frigid temps invigorate runners Entry Credit: Emily Gedde Judge Comment: Nice job! I feel chilly just looking at these photos. I love all of the candid, happy faces. Those frozen eyelashes and beards make me feel cold just by looking at them! You captured a really great story.