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Will Yurman, Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester-512
Steve Russell , The Toronto Star, Toronto,-412
Carlos Ortiz, Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester-370
Niko Kallianiotis, Watertown Daily Times, Watertown-282
Frank Becerra Jr. The Journal News, White Plains-240
Peter Barber, The Daily Gazette, Schenectady-222
Phil Kamrass, The Times Union, ÊAlbany-212
Tom Bushey, Times Herald-Record, Middletown-210
Jacob Hannah, Watertown Daily Times, Watertown-200
Dom Fiorille, Times Herald-Record, Middletown-172
Cindy Schultz, The Times Union, Albany-170
Mark ÊGutman, The Daily News, Batavia-108
Ana Zangroniz, The Daily Gazette, Schenectady-96
Jay Capers, Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester-90
Mark Bergin, Kingston Wig-Standard, Kingston, ONT-76
Vincent DiSalvio, The Journal News, White Plains-56
Rick Madonik, The Toronto Star, Toronto-56
Mike Crupi, ÊCatholic Courier, New York-56
John Berry, Syracuse Newspapers-Syracuse-54
Rod MocIvor, Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa-54
Lori VanBuren, The Times Union, Albany-52
Colleen White, Watertown Daily Times, Watertown-52
Jennifer Meyers, The Citizen, Auburn-48
Mike Doherty, Observer-Dispatch, Utica-46
Nicole Cvetnic, Observer-Dispatch, Utica-46
Adrian Kraus, Messenger Post Newspapers, Rochester-40
Heather Ainsworth, Observer-Dispatch, Utica-40
Bernard Brault, La Presse,Longvevil, OUE-38
Karl Rabe, Poughkeepsie Journal, Poughkeepsie-34
Judges: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Spot News:
Peter R. Barber. The Daily Gazette. Schenectady, Bridge Jumper, 6/22
Steve Russell, The Toronto Star, Toronto, Toddler Fall, 6/4
Peter R. Barber, The Daily Gazette, Schenectady, Cat Air, 6/30
General News:
Steve Russell, ÊThe Toronto Star, Toronto, Toddler Falls, 6/23
Philiip Kamrass, Times Union, Albany, Firefighter Funeral, 6/8
Steve Russell, The Toronto Star, Toronto, Sexual Harassment, 6/18
Sports:
Vincent DiSalvio, The Journal News, West Nyack, Baseball Jube, 6/27
Steve Russell, The Toronto Star, Toronto, Soccer Foul, no date
Cindy Schultz , Times Union, Albany, Baseball Dive, 6/10
Feature Single:
Frank Becerra Jr. The Journal News, White Plains, Fireman Dunk, 6/6
Phillip Kamrass, Times Union, Albany, Graduation Lift, 6/25
Niko Kallianiotis, Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, Sprinkler Boy, 6/20
Feature Story:
Niko Kallianiotis, Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, no title, 6/23
Sandy Olney is reflected in a mirror shooting on one of four full-size tables at Pounders Pool Hall on State Street in Watertown. Pounders is the only establishment in the city and the north country, dedicated solely to shooting pool. Additional Images
Jennifer Meyers, The Citizen, Auburn, Defying Odds, 6/31
Steve Russell, The Toronto Star, Toronto, Soldier Therapy, 6/4
Comments:
Spot News:
The of entries was thin.
First Place: A great moment and layering. The woman running toward the photographer gives it a sense of urgency.
Second Place: Had good light , moment and composition.
Third Place: Had peak action. Nice response time to a car fire.
General News:
This was the strongest category and generated the most debate. Many nice photos in this category.
First place: Wonderful moment with great layers. There is a lot going on all at once terrific emotion.
Second Place: Sensitive treatment of a difficult situation.
Third place: We like the emotion, the layering and the dog tags in her hand.
Again a sensitive moment.
Sports:
The winning entries really stood from the group.
First Place: This is a photo we have not really seen before. The photographer took a huge risk by hanging out by the net in the 96th minute of the game.
Second Place: I love the moment and form. Great jubilation.
Third Place: Tough shot to get in diving, and its tack sharp.
Feature Single:
We would of liked to have seen more creative angles, situations and
cleaner backgrounds.
First Place: Nice mood and quality of light. There is something very nostalgic about the photo. We wish it had more cut line information.
Second Place: Good moment in a technically difficult situation.
Third Place: A good humor take on a kite flying photo.
Feature Story:
There were not any compelling , in-depth stories, most entries were tied
to an event.
First Place: We liked the untraditional cropping of the photos. Nice effort in going backstage as well. Good variety of shots.
Second Place: Nice moments, good color and layering. It would have been nice for the photographer to look for story-elements other than repeatedly incorporating the flag.
Third Place: We liked the different situations at the rodeo. A tighter edit would have made for a stronger package. The cut lines needed much more information and description as well.
Nice Shooting People,
Ken