Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Recorder Entry Title: The Final Salute Entry Credit: Gavin Dressler Judge Comment: Tells a story with excellent composition with officer in foreground. Strong color contrast.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Smithfield Times Entry Title: History re-enacted Entry Credit: Steve Stewart Judge Comment: Excellent composition and capturing of moment of expression.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Tidewater News Entry Title: A’Layla Peterson smiles as one of the rides at the fair speeds up and sends its occupants through the air at an angle. Entry Credit: Titus Mohler Judge Comment: Excellent composition using lines, color and camera angle. Captured expression of joy yet a little fright.
Place Name: Alternate Winner Contestant Name: The Star-Tribune Entry Title: American Legion flag retirement ceremony Entry Credit: Drew Mumich Judge Comment: Well done in low light. Good composition and color.
Competition Comment: Good group. The tree raising would have been a winner but technical quality hurt it.