Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Daily Progress Entry Title: An Unsure Rescue Entry Credit: Mike Kropf Judge Comment: The dog's expression is so poignant.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Northern Virginia Daily Entry Title: Heat Relief Entry Credit: Rich Cooley Judge Comment: Fun photo with great color.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Daily Progress Entry Title: Magic of Childhood Entry Credit: Mike Kropf Judge Comment: Nice slice of life. Would have liked to see the fellow on the right cropped out.
Place Name: Alternate Winner Contestant Name: Northern Virginia Daily Entry Title: Special Delivery Entry Credit: Rich Cooley Judge Comment: Good pan shot.
Competition Comment: The choice between first and second was hard. The fear in the dog's face had a touch more impact than the joy in the child's face.