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Feature
Weather shots, January in Wisconsin. I had to go put on a sweater just to judge this category. And kudos to everyone who got stuck with the weather assignment and came back with these images. (Weather ought to be a category by itself.)
Feature 1st – Star Wars Invasion (John Ehlke)
This was the toughest category, but I was continually drawn to the look on this kid’s face. I don’t know what he’s thinking, but he looks so overwhelmed.
Feature 2nd – CRAIG SCHREINER, WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL
So many good weather shots, but this one is framed perfectly and conveys a real chill.
Feature 3rd – Ron Page/The Post-Crescent
The challenge and perhaps disdain on this boy’s face are just great.
Feature HM – Michael P. King, Wisconsin State Journal
Feature HM – Terry Mayer CSI MEDIA LLC
The best of the postcard-perfect weather shots.
General News
So many good shots here!
General News 1st – Evan Siegle/Green Bay Press-Gazette
So many gay couples have been photographed on courthouse steps, or as a pair. This photo goes way beyond, and really brings home the family and parenting issues. It’s clear the family trusts the photographer enough to conduct their normal life under his gaze. That shows an uncommon ability to become the fly on the wall.
General News 2nd – Olson House Fire (John Ehlke)
I’ve seen lots of ”aftermath” shots. But I haven’t seen many I could almost smell.
General News 3rd Place – Wisconsin Recalls (John Hart)
Perfect framing and perspective elevates this shot beyond “angry face at rally.”
General News HM – Ron Page/The Post-Crescent
You can feel the cold in that woman’s goofy face.
General News HM – Wm. Glasheen/The Post-Crescent
Great expressions, and it show a real connection between teacher and student.
Portrait
Portrait 1st – Wm. Glasheen/The Post-Crescent
I love this because of the weird perspective, perfect for a story about a photographer. I keep going back to it trying to figure out that silly little couch.
Portrait 2nd – CRAIG SCHREINER, WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL
perfectly captured women from two different eras.
Portrait 3rd – Matthew Apgar/Herald Times Reporter
Reflection shots are tough to do, but the lighting here is just right. Good portraits set the tone, and this made me want to read the story.
Portrait HM – Welcoming Winter (John Hart)
Such a great moment, and from just another weather event. Bravo!
Sports
Another packed category with plenty of wonderful images.
Sports 1st – Evan Siegle/Green Bay Press-Gazette
Other photographers had shots of Kuhn’s flight into the end zone, but only this one makes it seem like he’s about to land in your lap. Sometimes the difference between good and great is where you happen to be standing.
Sports 2nd – Dan Powers/The Post-Crescent
Another situation where other folks had the same play. But this wide crop gives the shot a sense of enormity in keeping with the magnitude of the moment: A successful Hail Mary pass in the final seconds of the first half, a play that essentially broke the Packers and their fans. You can see that in their faces. This crop takes the action photo to another level.
Sports 3rd – Ron Page/The Post-Crescent
Probably not an obvious choice, but wrestling is so intensely personal and this enigmatic shot gives you a sense of isolation and exhaustion from the effort, without revealing whether he won or lost. It left me wanting to know more, elevating it beyond many other great action shots.
Spot News
Spot News 1st – Car fire (Sue Pischke/HTR)
Nothing like a little fire to catch your attention… and remind readers you are there when news happens.
Spot News 2nd – Matthew Apgar/Herald Times Reporter
Putting a face on tragedy, while the rescuers are all anonymous and obscured. Nicely done.
Spot News 3rd – Mark Hoffman
Good work finding the right angle.
Multiple
Multiple 1st – Cyclocross Championships (John Hart)
The bicycles. What set this apart was the edit. A small group of photos that still showcased the action and some faces, with varying perspectives and techniques.
Multiple 2nd – Library Wedding (John Ehlke)
A sweet story, lovingly told. Could have used a tighter edit, though. I would have cut it to six photos.
Multiple 3rd – Michael P. King, Wisconsin State Journal
A great set of photos, but too heavy on the game action. Does show the shooter can do both well, but as an overall entry it needed to trim.
Judging by Mark Miller/Star-Ledger
| John Ehlke | 130 |
| Evan Siegle | 100 |
| John Hart | 95 |
| CRAIG SCHREINER | 80 |
| Ron Page | 75 |
| Matthew Apgar | 70 |
| Wm. Glasheen | 65 |
| Sue Pischke | 50 |
| Michael P. King | 45 |
| Dan Powers | 40 |
| Mark Hoffman | 30 |
| Terry Mayer | 15 |
