Feb Clip Contest Results

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Judges
Judged by Chicago Tribune staff led by staff photographer Scott Strazzante.

F-Feature 1st Place 50 Points
Photographer: AJ Mast, Independent Photojournalist
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Judges Comments:
A compelling moment with emotion and interesting light. Very good category with wide variety of images.

F-Feature 2nd Place 40 Points
Photographer: Charlie Nye
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Judges Comments:
Very funny.

F-Feature 3rd Place 30 Points
Photographer: Denny Simmons
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Judges Comments:
A wonderful, heart-warming moment!

F-Feature HM Place 10 Points
Photographer: AJ Mast, Independent Photojournalist
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Judges Comments:
Fun moment.

F-Feature HM Place 10 Points
Photographer: ERIN McCRACKEN, EVANSVILLE COURIER & PRESS
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Judges Comments:
Tender, well-framed moment and excellent caption.

GN-General_News 1st Place 50 Points
Photographer: Matt Detrich/Indianapolis Star
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Judges Comments:
Strong emotion.

GN-General_News 2nd Place 40 Points
Photographer: Joseph C. Garza Tribune-Star
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Judges Comments:
Funny twist on something we have seen many times before.

GN-General_News 3rd Place 30 Points
Photographer: Matt Detrich/Indianapolis Star
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Judges Comments:
Best of the rest. Fairly weak category with only two excellent images.

Multiple_Entry 1st Place 50 Points
Photographer: ERIN McCRACKEN, EVANSVILLE COURI
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Judges Comments:
Sweet little story. Best of a weak category.

Multiple_Entry 2nd Place 40 Points
Photographer: Rachel Mummey/The Herald
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Judges Comments:
Comprehensive look at Jasper’s number 1 fan.

Multiple_Entry 3rd Place 30 Points
Photographer: Rachel Mummey/The Herald
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Judges Comments:
Nice story but could have been stronger if the photographer would have gotten closer to the photo subjects.

S-Sports 1st Place Cream of the Crop 55 Points
Photographer: AJ Mast, Independent Photojournalist
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Judges Comments:
Excellent moment and framing. A gorgeous image from a strong category.

S-Sports 2nd Place 40 Points
Photographer: Rachel Mummey/The Herald
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Judges Comments:
Great job gaining behind the scenes access and making a fun image.

S-Sports 3rd Place 30 Points
Photographer: James Brosher, South Bend Tribune
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Judges Comments:
Very good action with a bit of silliness thrown in elevates this image.

S-Sports HM Place 10 Points
Photographer: AJ Mast, Independent Photojournalist
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Judges Comments:
Excellent action with a timeless feel.

S-Sports HM Place 10 Points
Photographer: Rob Goebel/Indianapolis Star
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Judges Comments:
Made us smile.