Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Vilas County News-Review Entry Title: Vilas County Fair Entry Credit: Michelle Drew Judge Comment: The action photos make this the clear-cut winner. Vibrant colors! Love the dominant photo. Layout works well. I think readers would be drawn in (and head to the fair!)
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Vilas County News-Review Entry Title: Faces of the Derby Entry Credit: Kurt Krueger, Doug Etten, Gary Ridderbusch Judge Comment: At first glance, a reader might think, 'Oh, it's just pics of people.' But that's the point! Love the different expressions. The sunglasses photo may be cliche, but something about this photo pops! Layout - I'd find a common color and use that for the title. Those colors don't seem to fit with the layout.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Vilas County News-Review Entry Title: Spring Show Entry Credit: Kurt Krueger Judge Comment: Amazing nature photography!
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: Monroe County Herald Entry Title: Bangor takes second at state Entry Credit: Nate Beier, Logan Everson Judge Comment: Good use of cutouts! Great sports action shots.
Captions need some work - they all sound alike.
Competition Comment: Wow, what a great group of photo essays! Tough to judge. Unique entries that you don't always see in other parts of the country. I'm impressed!
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