FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY

Judged by Aaron Mayes and R. Marsh Starks, Las Vegas Sun

First Place
Craig Macnaughton, Ahwatukee Foothills News, "Mudmania"

"What can we say? Look at the kid's face. We discussed leaving the office to go play in the mud ourselves."

Second Place
Francisco Medina, Casa Grande Dispatch, "Wheelchair"

"Truly a `found' moment. Photo brings new perspective to what you can use a carwash for besides cars."

Third Place
Craig Macnaughton, Ahwatukee Foothills News "Smile"

"We liked the repetition of chins in palms. Nice shot of the dreaded school activity assignment."