Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Daily Press Entry Title: Arresting Protester Entry Credit: Jonathon Gruenke Judge Comment: This is a reminder that still photos can do a great job of demonstrating motion. The sharpness on the face of the protester stands out against the rest of the scene.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Richmond Times-Dispatch Entry Title: Fire Fight Entry Credit: Joe Mahoney Judge Comment: Fortuitous color really helps this scene pop.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Roanoke Times Entry Title: Hungate Breaking News Photo Entry Credit: David Hungate Judge Comment: This image takes us to the center of a dramatic confrontation.