Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Harrisonburg Citizen Entry Title: Rockingham County Fair 4-H sheep Entry Credit: Holly Marcus Judge Comment: The emotions captured in this image easily put this image a the front of the pack. The little girl in the center could have won it by herself.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Charlottesville Tomorrow Entry Title: Republican gubernatorial candidate Youngkin rallys in Henrico County, calling campaign a ‘movement’ Entry Credit: Mike Kropf Judge Comment: The unique lighting of the situation works for this image because of the face line of the subject stands out well.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Virginia Mercury Entry Title: Ned Oliver general news photo Entry Credit: Ned Oliver Judge Comment: The emotions of the crowd put this image in the top three. The harsh shadow across the face of the candidate is just unfortunate.
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