Photography News Photo ( 10,000 and Over Dailies,5,000 - 10,000 Dailies,Under 5,000 Dailies)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Brainerd Dispatch Entry Title: On thin ice Entry Credit: Steve Kohls Judge Comment: This photo hit the mark on all criteria: content, reader appeal, technical quality, composition and editing! The creative "above the fold" layout, super-imposed with the mast would make anyone want to read all about it.
A standout entry in a highly competitive category.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Rochester - Post-Bulletin Entry Title: 'We want to live' Entry Credit: Traci Westcott Judge Comment: The heart breaking emotion is captured perfectly in this shot. The readers can clearly see the tears swelling up in this child's eyes - readers can't help but be drawn to her and the story. Well done in a category that had strong competition.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Rochester - Post-Bulletin Entry Title: Bakery Fire Entry Credit: Ken Klotzbach Judge Comment: The depth of field & composition & capturing of the action is spot on. This photo combined with the headlines certainly grabs the readers' attention and smartly lures them into reading just what happened to their local business. Good effort in category that had tough competition.