Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Richmond Free Press Entry Title: Robert E. Lee statue removal Entry Credit: Regina Boone, Sandra Sellars Judge Comment: Just three images, but they tell the story. The raised fists with the statue being lifted in the background is visually compelling, emotional and storytelling. The other two images round a short but powerful story.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Richmond Free Press Entry Title: Emancipation Freedom Monument Entry Credit: Regina Boone Judge Comment: The photos are visually interesting with a strong graphic look at the statues, the emotional impact and an overall that sets the scene.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Richmond Free Press Entry Title: Reclaimed, removed, reshaped Entry Credit: Regina Boone, Sandra Sellars Judge Comment: A number of strong images, but many images repeat the same visual and storytelling ideas.
The repetition dilutes the impact of the best photos.