Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Richmond Times-Dispatch Entry Title: River run Entry Credit: Alexa Welch Edlund Judge Comment: A surprising and fun photo that juxtaposes the shadow of the runner against the skyline. It plays with scale, is well composed and uses light well.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Virginian-Pilot Entry Title: Community gathers for a Day of Remembrance and Hope in Hampton Entry Credit: Jonathon Gruenke Judge Comment: The reflection of the sailors in white against the pattern of the flag is visually striking and the photo captures the sombre feel of the moment in a nicely composed layered image.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Richmond Times-Dispatch Entry Title: Sirius on the move Entry Credit: Alexa Welch Edlund Judge Comment: The long exposure and streaks of light add another layer to the image. The saturated colors of the graffiti and the light on the statue work well together.