Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Northern Virginia Daily Entry Title: Day lilies Entry Credit: Rich Cooley Judge Comment: The strength of this photograph lies in its compelling color palette and its confident, well-considered composition.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Northern Virginia Daily Entry Title: Rotary Flags Entry Credit: Rich Cooley Judge Comment: The colors and balanced framing work together seamlessly, giving the photograph clarity and impact.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Northern Virginia Daily Entry Title: Shadows on the lake Entry Credit: Rich Cooley Judge Comment: The positioning of the canoe and its reflection creates a strong, balanced composition that naturally draws the viewer’s eye.
Competition Comment: This was the hardest competition I've ever judged. It was very difficult to pick the placements.
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