Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The News & Advance Entry Title: After the tornado Entry Credit: Kendall Warner Judge Comment: The shallow depth of field drew the eye to the emotional scene.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Daily News-Record Entry Title: Bridgewater Shooting Arrest Entry Credit: Daniel Lin Judge Comment: Great job getting the shot. A tighter crop may have helped.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Daily News-Record Entry Title: Springside Fire Entry Credit: Daniel Lin Judge Comment: Nice tight image from a fire.
Place Name: Alternate Winner Contestant Name: The Free Lance-Star Entry Title: Surprise snow storm Entry Credit: Tristan Lorei Judge Comment: Love the use of the telephoto.
Competition Comment: A hard category to judge. The first three places could have won most contests.