Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Richmond magazine Entry Title: Jay Paul - Henry Marsh III lying in state at the Capitol Entry Credit: Jay Paul Judge Comment: While this image has compositional and color correcting faults, It is the clear spot news winner.The photographer captured the emotion of the moment.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Virginia Business Magazine Entry Title: P03 General News Photo Buc-ee's Entry Credit: Norm Shafer Judge Comment: Emotion and energy and good composition elevated this image to a winner.
Competition Comment: There were only four images in this category. One, while it was a planned event, might have done better as a feature entry. The other entry didn't quite capture the moment.