2021 Michigan APME-Newspaper Contest

Best Feature Photo ( Division I)Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Ludington Daily News
    Entry Title: Blessing of the boats
    Entry Credit: Jeff Kiessel
    Judge Comment: This unconventional and imaginative view of a blessing of the boats event shows the photographer’s keen eye for perspective and a refreshing sense of creativity.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Midland Daily News
    Entry Title: Hitting Back at COVID
    Entry Credit: Katy Kildee
    Judge Comment: This eye-catching photo captures the surprising scenario of a tennis player intensely focusing on the ball -- while tethered to an oxygen tank in the background.
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: The Holland Sentinel
    Entry Title: Skating Santa rocks RollXscape
    Entry Credit: Cody Scanlan
    Judge Comment: With a clash of bright colors of the lockers, floor and walls, Santa looks like he’s rolling across another planet. Outstandingly creative photo composition.