Premier Awards - Best Spot News Photo Coverage ( Circulation 10000 to 12499,Circulation 12500 to 17499,Circulation 17500 and over)
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Place Name:
First Place
Contestant Name:
The Lake Report (Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON)
Entry Title:
‘We have to say no’
Entry Credit:
Somer Slobodian
Judge Comment:
Wow. This photo says so much. It is well composed, and has a lot of people in it which enhances the photo's impact. Job well done!
Place Name:
Second Place
Contestant Name:
Cambridge Times (Cambridge, ON)
Entry Title:
‘It’s sad to see this happen’: 184-year-old Cambridge landmark razed by ‘suspicious’ fire
Entry Credit:
Bill Doucet
Judge Comment:
It is difficult to take photos at night, much less photos with impact. This photo is well composed, and is much more technically difficult than it appears. Another great job well done!
Place Name:
Third Place
Contestant Name:
North Shore News (North/West Vancouver, BC)
Entry Title:
Crews halt wildfire near Horseshoe Bay
Entry Credit:
Paul McGrath
Judge Comment:
This photo does an excellent job of illustrating the magnitude of this fire and the efforts to fight it. It is well composed, which is not always easy when subjects, such as the plane, are in motion.
Competition Comment:
Everyone who entered should be commended for their effort, initiative and skill.
There are some points to bear in mind when taking spot news photos, and photos of any kind. Photos have a greater impact with people in them, which is enhanced even more with faces. Faces in particular convey emotion and feeling. They are also enhanced by having names attached to them. People want to read about the people in their community.
Overall, the composition of virtually all the entries was good too. What set the winners apart was the actual impact the photos had.
Everyone did a great job.
