Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Southside Sentinel Entry Title: Urbanna Oyster Festival goers celebrate Entry Credit: Don Richeson, Tom Chillemi, Larry Chowning Judge Comment: The lead photo captures a strong moment and there are a good mix of photos of different activities. The second photo of the mini NASCAR cars is well composed and fun to view.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Orange County Review Entry Title: Somerset Steam and Gas Pasture Party Entry Credit: Jeff Poole Judge Comment: Several well-composed images that catch the eye. The detail photo helps draw us into the story. The little boy asleep in the truck and the people exiting the corn maze are nice moments.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Tidewater News Entry Title: P06 - Picture story or essay Titus Mohler Entry Credit: Titus Mohler Judge Comment: A mix of people and events show us the range of activities. The best photos capture real moments rather than having people stand and pose for the camera. The little boy on the slide is a good example of that.