Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Ozaukee Press Entry Title: Ozaukee Press_Bill Schanen IV Entry Credit: Bill Schanen IV Judge Comment: Beautiful composition and use of the mist to create a magical photo. You can almost feel how bitter cold this must be for these fishing enthusiasts! Great shot.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Lakeland Times Entry Title: PUPPY LOVE Entry Credit: Kate Reichl Judge Comment: You captured a sweet moment here. I can hear your readers saying, "Aww!" Nice technique using a wide aperture to create a shallow depth of field.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Press Times Entry Title: Symbolizing healing, freedom and an enduring connection Entry Credit: John Craemer Judge Comment: Nice job capturing a special moment. Clear focus on the eagle, would have been great to have a little shallower depth of field and an even closer shot of the eagle itself, but sometimes getting closer isn't possible.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: The Lakeland Times Entry Title: PUMPED FOR PEPPERS Entry Credit: Kate Reichl Judge Comment: Clear photo capturing the excitement for vegetables! Cute feature photo I'm sure will end up on grandma's fridge.
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