Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Loudoun Now Entry Title: Firefighter Procession Entry Credit: Douglas Graham Judge Comment: A different perspective that definitely tells the reader what is happening. Photo took some thought and pre-planning. Excellent work.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Prince William Times Entry Title: Eugene Vindman celebrates his primary win Entry Credit: Doug Stroud Judge Comment: Photo captures emotion of the moment. Cropped just right. Good timing and color reproduction. Crowds don't always allow for this tight of a vicotry shot. Well done.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Suffolk News-Herald Entry Title: Tribute to veterans Entry Credit: Jen Jaqua Judge Comment: Good shot of an important event. A different angle might have shown just a bit more of the kid's face, but still a good news photo.