Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The (Bowling Green) Sentinel-Tribune Entry Title: Strike up the band Entry Credit: J.D. Pooley Judge Comment: This is an iconic photo. The dramatic lighting, shadows and rain make it an obvious winner.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The (Fremont) News-Messenger Entry Title: Doug Hise: "Eagle and Gull Fight in Mid-Air" Entry Credit: Doug Hise Judge Comment: The patience and skill of the photographer are evident here. The eagle's eye on the gull makes this an excellent photo.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Chillicothe Gazette Entry Title: Fallen memories Entry Credit: Robert McGraw Judge Comment: The raw emotion here tells a story. The photographer captured the moment perfectly, as though he was not even watching. Being a fly on the wall often yields the best photos.