Better Newspaper Contest

Page 35 Best Spot News Photo/Category 14 First Jake Thompson The Lebanon Reporter Headed Home Really nice photo. Officers doing their job, and mom just wants to know about her daughter. Good frame of the importance of the situation. Second Jake Thompson The Lebanon Reporter House Fire So close you can almost feel the heat from the flames. Good ac- tion. Third Zach Spicer The Tribune (Seymour) Soldier Returns Nice emotional shot. The smile from the Guardsman speaks volumes. Best General News Photo/Category 15 First Tom Russo Daily Reporter (Greenfield) Firefighter's daughter This is a visually stunning and emotional photo. It is clear that this was a meaningful moment in this community and this photo depicts with technical excellence. Second Caleb Bauer The Commercial Review (Portland) Flag disposal The shutter beautifully caught the flame at just the right mo- ment to make this frame dramatic and powerful. Carder's face creates a strong focal point through the out-of-focus fire. Third Renee Bruck The Madison Courier Waterball firefighters This photographed positioned themself perfectly to capture this natural phenomenon along with the expressions of joy on the firefighters' faces, a beautiful still of a joyous moment. Best Sports Feature Photo/Category 16 First Tom Russo Daily Reporter (Greenfield) Safe A slide into base always makes for a dramatic photo, but cap- turing the pure emotion of an "after slide" in a perfectly timed, composed and technically perfect photo is something else. This photo is that something else. Second Aaron Piper The Tribune (Seymour) First Sectional Many photographers are able to capture the singular emotion of a win or a loss, but this photo goes a step further in its excellent composition, bringing the viewer into the personal space of an athlete who clearly just gave it all she had — and won. Third Jeff Stanton Connersville News-Examiner On The Edge Capturing the swish is one thing, but capturing the seconds before a shot is converted — or not — on a game-altering play is something else. This photographer clearly knows when to click the shutter. Best Sports Action Photo/Category 17 First Chris Schanz The Commercial Review (Portland) Rodeo reach If a picture is worth a thousand words, this picture is a novel. Great composition tells the story of the intensity of the moment. Good lighting and a fast shutter stops the action on a dime. Division 3

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