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February 2002
1st Place
Chaos In Kabul
Mona Reeder
Dallas Morning News
Dallas, TX
Caption:
A crowd of thousands pushed and shoved their way into the sold-out "Game of Unity" soccer match between the British ISAF team and Kabul United. Fans made their way into the walled compound area where ISAF troops were searching people before they entered the Stadium. Many were crushed in the mob of thousands that crowded around the walls. ISAF eventually fired warning shots and used dogs to get the unruly crowd under control and back out of the area before the game. The ISAF team won the match 3 to 1.
Judges' Comments: We liked the photographer's ability to react to the evolving chaos in this entry. This looked like a tough shoot which was handled well and produced strong work.
2nd Place
Priest Comforts Fire Victim
John Rowland
The Daily Advertiser
Lafayette, LA
Caption:
Father Jerome Frey says a prayer with Gladis Stevens as Lafayette Fire Fighters try to contain a fire in a shed behind her house at 505 Lafayette Street
Photographer's Comments:
I responded to a call for the fire department on the scanner and got some nice shots of the fire. The fire was at the back of the house so when it was almost under control. Then I went out front and saw the priest and the woman. This scene lasted about 5 seconds and then it was over. I thought this was much better than the firemen battling the blaze.
Judges' Comments: Wonderful moment. We liked that the photographer stayed away from the grieving victim and chose the more subtle moment. Great awareness shown by the shooter.
3rd Place
Mother of Victim
Elena Mei Lin Madrid
The Round Up
Las Cruces, NM
Caption:
Judges' Comments: Done well and complimented by the caption. The simplicity of the image and composition helped.
1st Place
Job Insecurity
Abel Uribe
The Santa Fe New Mexican
Santa Fe, NM
Caption:
Judges' Comments: Very well done. This is a topic that can leave you at a loss as to how to approach it visually. The photographer chose a simple and dramatic way to show an issue.
2nd Place
Rainbow Miracle
Tom Pennington
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Arlington, TX
Caption:
Judges' Comments: We loved the thought that went into producing this image, one that probably didn't leave much time to put all the elements together. It fit perfectly with the caption.
3rd Place
Afghanistan's Children
Mona Reeder
The Dallas Morning News
Dallas, TX
Caption:
A relative prepares the body of eight-month-old Madina (she did not have a last name as is often the case in Afghanistan) for burial in a roadside cemetary in the village of Deh Khuidiadad outside side of Kabul, Afghanistan. She died of pneumonia when her family, refugees from the Shimali area, couldn't afford to buy the anti-biotics she needed to live. The infant mortality rate in Afghanistan is one of the highest in the world.
Judges' Comments: AWe debated between this photo and the photo of Rev. Frank Howard, a well done protrait that struck as more than your average subject in front of a camera. It ultimately lost out to the weight of the news, but it was close. The image we chose is a sad image that came across with power. Nice job by phtographer.
1st Place
Ice Skating Reaction
Smiley N. Pool
Houston Chronicle
Houston, TX
Caption:
Judges' Comments: Great moment made even better by knowing what the outcome of the event was. This took some knowledge of the sport to make sure he was in the right palce at the right time. This was something we hadn't seen from the olympics.
2nd Place
Fallen Bull Rider
Christobal Perez
Houston Chronicle
Houston, TX
Caption:
Judges' Comments: Great tight peak action.
3rd Place
Patriots Sack
Chuck Cook
The Times-Picayune
New Orleans, LA
Caption:
Kurt Warner takes a punishing hit from Patriot Willie McGinnist in the fourth quarter. Super Bowl XXXVI. St. Louis Rams vs. New England Patriots at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. Sunday, February 3, 2002
Judges' Comments: This image summed up the event.
1st Place
King Cake Queen
Sung Park
The Times-Picayune
New Orleans, LA
Caption:
Judges' Comments: Clear choice for everyone. This was the best of show from all the categories. The juxtaposition of the two "beauties" made the image.
2nd Place
Frolic In the Snow
Louis DeLuca
The Dallas Morning News
Dallas, TX
Caption:
Five-year-old Teeanna Davis, a Pre-Kindergarten student in teacher Louise Bailey's class at Aikin Elementary School in North Dallas, enjoys the big snowflakes during a break in morning class Tuesday at the school, off of Chimney Hill in North Dallas.
Judges' Comments: Fun Photo that captured the wonder of a child seeing something unusual. The use of movements helped covey the spontaneity of the moment.
3rd Place
What Is Love
Richard Alan Hannon
The Advocate
Baton Rouge, LA
Caption:
Judges' Comments: Very tender moment that captured the idea of "What is love?".
1st Place
The State of Our Children
Stacia Spragg
Albuquerque Tribune
Albuquerque, NM
Judges' Comments: Clearly the stronger shoot.
2nd Place
The State of Our Children
Michael J. Gallegos
Albuquerque Tribune
Albuquerque, NM
Judges' Comments: This entry didn't have the eye catching imags but was well executed.
3rd Place
Legacy of Violence
Andrew Innerarity
Houston Chronicle
Houston, TX
Judges' Comments: A well told story from a situation where access can be very difficult. The photographer did well to gain the trust of his subjects and tell a great story.
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