2025 VPA News and Advertising Contest

General News Photo ( Non-Daily Group 1) Back

  • 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.
  • Competition Comment: None