"Panic and Confusion at 10th & Lincoln" is a true representation of Spot News: immediate, compelling, and natural.
Despite the location, nothing was forced, everything played out naturally in front of the camera and in the edit. In chaotic situations it's hard to keep the mantra "Wide.Medium.Tight.get the moment" this situation would have been more difficult yet the photographer kept it all together by getting crisp natural sound, action - reaction, and wove everything together seamlessly. The photojournalist put us right in the middle of the story and made it very memorable, emotional, and experiential.
"I Hope He said Thank You," "I Heard Something Go Boom," and "North End Harford Shooting" also demonstrated unique and refreshing Spot News. The stories had exceptional shot variety, great moments, and extreme attention to detail - which made all the stories a joy to watch - but fell short to the immediacy and clean audio of the winning story.
