Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Fauquier Times Entry Title: PHOTOS: Liberty Eagles win 20th straight Bird Bowl Entry Credit: Doug Stroud Judge Comment: Wonderful angles and creative vision are shown throughout this gallery that also includes many faces of the community. The “worm’s-eye view” of the coin toss is an excellent example of the innovative photographic eye while the action photos are clear and have clean backgrounds. The tight photo of a coach yelling is one example of a great facial expression that joins many others of the fans, players and cheer squad. This game was photographed like a picture story.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Fauquier Times Entry Title: PHOTOS: Thousands turn out for the Fauquier County Fair Entry Credit: Doug Stroud Judge Comment: The “picture story” approach is employed to show multiple facets of the county fair. From bulls to fashion to the main fairway, viewers are treated to the fun sights and community pride on display. A couple of the visual highlights include: little Susie Markus and her balloon (which displays wonderful control over composition and background), the portrait of Bri Holland, and the action of the bull rider….just to name a few. Your community is lucky to have you.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Breeze Entry Title: JMU Men's Basketball Defeats Howard Entry Credit: Kaiden Bridges Judge Comment: This entire gallery is technically strong with good exposure, focus and action. You documented nearly every player and most in peak action. Nice mix of under-the-basket images and use of long lens to get the other end of the court.
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