Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Valley Sentinel Entry Title: Northern lights at the Octagon Barn Entry Credit: Lauren Dochnahl Judge Comment: Good capturing of the mood of the moment, which is tough to do when you're working outside of people.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Hillsboro Sentry-Enterprise Entry Title: Hillsboro's Ryan McCoic slow shutter sprint Entry Credit: Nate Beier Judge Comment: Not framed quite as good as it could have been but I really like the photo and the idea of its use on the cover. Speed on this level really is a blur!
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Valley Sentinel Entry Title: Spring Green Preserve State Natural Area Entry Credit: Don Greenwood Judge Comment: This is 100% crispness. The moment itself is not incredibly unique but this photo has such incredible clarity, particularly capturing the sun being 90% in view.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: The Northwoods River News Entry Title: A SPLASH OF COLOR Entry Credit: Jeremy Mayo Judge Comment: Wasn't quite as emotional as I was hoping but it definitely captures a crucial moment of crossing the line in a colorful setting.
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