Combination Picture and Story ( Non-Daily Group 3)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Fauquier Times Entry Title: Bucking tradition: Elite Lady Bull Riders debut at Fauquier Fair Entry Credit: Betsy Burke Parker, Doug Stroud Judge Comment: Stellar photography showing this athletes strength and determination. The bull riding action shot is amazing. That motion is truly stopped and the rider looks epic. The angle achieves everything you want in a photo showing the viewer exactly where to look. While the photos offer an incredible look at the endeavor, the writer’s care with words showcases Halvorsen’s incredible determination and will to succeed. Great piece.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Arlington Connection Entry Title: Iwo Jima Survivors Entry Credit: Jeanne Theismann, Dean Laubach, Fred Lash Judge Comment: Great job showcasing the importance of remembering our heroes. The photos tell the tale well, finding the faces of history and honoring the lives of those who served our country. Fantastic use of photography to help capture the memories of those who will never be forgotten.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The News-Gazette Entry Title: Chasing The 611 Entry Credit: Mary Woodson, Darryl Woodson Judge Comment: Fantastic photography helps this first-person perspective on chasing the 611. Nice piece detailing the “craze,” and just what it’s all about.
