Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The News & Record Entry Title: Making waves Entry Credit: David Conner II Judge Comment: Beautiful symmetry, color and stop-action. Compelling!
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Star-Tribune Entry Title: Lighting up the season Entry Credit: Drew Mumich Judge Comment: Excellent quality photo in difficult lighting and excellent composition. Tells a story with action, expression and mood.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Recorder Entry Title: Making Syrup Entry Credit: Anne Adams Judge Comment: Good composition that works well in black and white. Action with finger dipping in syrup tells the story.
Place Name: Alternate Winner Contestant Name: The Star-Tribune Entry Title: Bittersweet but joyous moment Entry Credit: Diana McFarland Judge Comment: Great capture of facial expression to tell story.
Competition Comment: Difficult category to judge. Lots of good ones. First and second place should really tie because they are both so well done with completely different subjects and moods.