Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Richmond Times-Dispatch Entry Title: A pardon for seven Entry Credit: Bob Brown Judge Comment: The emotion of this image puts it at the head of the category right from the start. Great capture.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Virginian-Pilot Entry Title: Election Day in Hampton Roads Entry Credit: Jonathon Gruenke Judge Comment: This is the perfect example of taking the surrounds and making dramatic images from and everyday event.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Virginian-Pilot Entry Title: Celebration of life ceremony for Donovon Lynch Entry Credit: Jonathon Gruenke Judge Comment: Competition, color and lighting come together to put this image in the winning category.