Best Breaking News Photo (Multi-day) ( Class V)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Cedar Rapids - The Gazette Entry Title: Picking up from tornado Entry Credit: Nick Rohlman Judge Comment: Along with nice framing, capturing the intimacy of the homeowner and his son-in-law in this moment really conveyed the gravity of the situation. This image forced me to enter this person's shoes and wonder what it must have been like to gather your belongings in a house that now looks unrecognizable.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Cedar Rapids - The Gazette Entry Title: Coralville tornado cleanup Entry Credit: Jim Slosiarek Judge Comment: This image captures a quiet, emotional moment in this young lady's expression amidst the turmoil. Very nicely exposed.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Cedar Rapids - The Gazette Entry Title: Pitching in Entry Credit: Nick Rohlman Judge Comment: A unique capture in the aftermath of a tornado. Really great use of light via the taillights and shows a moment not often seen.