Half the stories in this category were worthy of a national first place. Two of the stories were finalists of all the judges.
“The Cops Won't Talk” had plenty of action, the photographer was in the right place at the right time, capturing out of breath cops, eye witnesses moments after it happened and the arrest of the subject. It was a great job, but “Perfect Day For Flying” was slightly better. What won over the judges was the way the photographer was able to take a limited opportunity and make the most of it. His ability to get tight shots of the victim and the evacuation put this story over the top.
