Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Amherst New Era-Progress Entry Title: Powwow Entry Credit: Paige Dingler Judge Comment: Color photos exist so that the color is what tells the story, as opposed to black and white, which is usually all about form or light and shadow. This photo utilizes color in an excellent manner and the subject matter chosen tells the story. Nice work.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Nelson County Times Entry Title: Livestock Entry Credit: Paige Dingler Judge Comment: The selective focus so the girl and her horse are in focus while the rest of the livestock is slightly out of focus puts the emphasis squarely on the front subject. Nice technique.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Amherst New Era-Progress Entry Title: Monelison Entry Credit: Paige Dingler Judge Comment: This photo captures all the excitement of a pep rally.