Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Rappahannock News Entry Title: Future bull rider Entry Credit: Luke Christopher Judge Comment: Beautiful photo. Great depth with the background. Wonderful expression that makes the viewer smile knowing the simplicity of a child.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Rappahannock News Entry Title: A boy and his goal Entry Credit: Ireland Hayes Judge Comment: Right place at the right time. Learning a sport is important and this photo captures the joy of the coach and the boy learning the ropes of the game at practice.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Rappahannock News Entry Title: Leader of the band Entry Credit: Ireland Hayes Judge Comment: Simple picture but the angle and lighting bring the reader back to it. Great use of light.
Competition Comment: I did not award an alternate in this category. It said it was for sports in a non-event format. With that being said, entries for a softball game, a football game, and a soccer game would not be considered.