Hoosier State Press Association - The Indiana Publisher - Better Newspaper Contest
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Page 62 Best Spot News Photo/Category 14 First Robert Franklin South Bend Tribune Church fire Photo show tremendous emotion and really gives a sense of a firefighter almost to the point of being overwhelmed with exhaustion. Second Samuel Hoffman The Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne) 2 bodies found in house by family member Great emotional photo of woman and man, both dealing with tragedy. Photographer was not intrusive, but truly captured the scene. Third Jenna Watson The Indianapolis Star A lost loved one This woman seems alone in her grief. The officer is attempting to comfort her, but he does not have a relationship and can only do so much. Just a tremendous shot. Best General News Photo/Category 15 First Samuel Hoffman The Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne) After delay, pilots put on a show The action in the back makes this photo, two things going on. Second Mike Lawrence Evansville Courier & Press Comforting hand Third Jenna Watson The Indianapolis Star Dying bride dances with father Best Sports Feature Photo/Category 16 First Sam Owens Evansville Courier & Press Comforting hug The faces all around help say what the hug is about, and the benedicting hand on the head closes the sale. Good, tight frame. Second Jenna Watson The Indianapolis Star Volleyball victory High angle and tight frame make this an eye-catcher, and the flying hair on the left doesn't hurt. Good facial expressions. Third Mykal McEldowney The Indianapolis Star Tindley Tigers' triumph Good moment, good to see almost all the faces.. A well com- posed picture that captured a nice moment. Love the expression of the kid at the bottom. Best Sports Action Photo/Category 17 First Robert Franklin South Bend Tribune Handstand touchdown Sports action photography is all about being in the right place at the right time ... with the proper exposure, shutter speed, light- ing, framing and other variables. And of course it does not hurt when the subject is top-tier, Division 1 football. The top three photographs and several others were exceptional, but our first- place choice was the most dramatic. Second Matt Kryger The Indianapolis Star Subtle swimming emergence Division 6