"Homeless Rescue"

"This was just different and quirky enough to stand out from the fires and cops and robber type photos in this category. An element of humor in the middle of human drama."

"Arrest"

"A bold ‘in your face’ news photo capturing the essence of the conflict between police and protestors."

"Dying to Work"

"The selective cropping of this photo that reveals only the face of the illegal alien enhances the drama of this news photo and focuses the reader’s attention on his struggle for life."

E2 General news photography

Judge: Photo staff of the Rocky Mountain News, including Janet Reeves, director of photography; Dean Krakel, photo editor; Rick Giase, photo editor; and photographers Stephen G.Smith and Barry Gutierrez.

"Border Arrest"

" The judges unanimously agreed that this image was by far the strongest in this category. Blurring the motion of the arresting officer made us focus all of our attention on the anguished face of the captured illegal alien."

"Cry for Help"

" There is no question this is a life and death situation; the life-threatening obesity, the bed sheet that can’t cover the subject’s girth, the dramatic light from a single source. The photographer was wise enough to shoot from an elevated angle and let these elements convey the apparent hopelessness of the situation."

"Waiting for Goods"

"A thinking photographer with an eye for graphics doesn’t settle for the obvious."

E3 Portrait/personality photography

Judge: Photo staff of the Rocky Mountain News, including Janet Reeves, director of photography; Dean Krakel, photo editor; Rick Giase, photo editor; and photographers Stephen G.Smith and Barry Gutierrez.

"Young Jordan"

" A fresh visual approach to a story that’s been done many times."

"Many Faces of Byrne"

" The photographer didn’t settle for just another concert shot. He was determined to get something different."

"Death Watch"

"This photograph has depth and emotion. It tugged at our heart strings."

E4 Feature photography

Judge: Photo staff of the Rocky Mountain News, including Janet Reeves, director of photography; Dean Krakel, photo editor; Rick Giase, photo editor; and photographers Stephen G.Smith and Barry Gutierrez.

"Passing Bait"

"Two brothers sharing a moment (and a worm) around a fishing hole overcome the limitations of the digital camera used to capture this image. "

"Curious Bird"

"Incredulous that a golf ball could land atop a saguaro, the judges loved the humorous nature of this photo."

"Moonstruck"

"A very long lens and a photographer’s eye brought together these romantic elements."

E5 Picture story

Judge: Photo staff of the Rocky Mountain News, including Janet Reeves, director of photography; Dean Krakel, photo editor; Rick Giase, photo editor; and photographers Stephen G.Smith and Barry Gutierrez.

"Bringing Mama Home"

"We were bemoaning the fate of the photo story until we ran across this entry; a dramatic and moving documentation of an elderly woman’s final days enhanced by the drama of black and white photography."

"Changing a Life"

"A touching story with several tender moments between a burn victim and a good Samaritan."

"Midwife Mom"

"Images as good as any we’ve seen from this situation with the added twist of a midwife, mother of twelve, helping her daughter deliver her grandchild."

E6 Illustration photography

Judge: Photo staff of the Rocky Mountain News, including Janet Reeves, director of photography; Dean Krakel, photo editor; Rick Giase, photo editor; and photographers Stephen G.Smith and Barry Gutierrez.

"Dinner and a Movie"

"The ingenious juxtaposition of two simple black and white elements creates a sophisticated image. Clearly the leader in this category."

"BBQ"

"Arresting with lots of visual punch."

"Comic Book Teen"

"An interesting image tinged with humor."

E7 Sports action photography

Judge: Photo staff of the Rocky Mountain News, including Janet Reeves, director of photography; Dean Krakel, photo editor; Rick Giase, photo editor; and photographers Stephen G.Smith and Barry Gutierrez.

"Exhale"

"The uniqueness of this image clearly sets it apart from the other pictures in this category."

"Steer Wrasslin’"

"When it comes to rodeo action this photo has it all."

"Gardner Dive"

"High impact sports action."

E8 Sports feature photography

Judge: Photo staff of the Rocky Mountain News, including Janet Reeves, director of photography; Dean Krakel, photo editor; Rick Giase, photo editor; and photographers Stephen G.Smith and Barry Gutierrez.

"Morning Dive"

"The judges knew this was a winner as soon as they saw it. Beautiful with mood and composition."

"Not Again"

"We feel his pain."

"World Series Champs"

"Captures the ecstasy of being World Series champs."

"Swimmer’s Legs"

"The only Honorable Mention we’re awarding in any category. Different enough that we want to recognize it. "

Judge: Rick Giase is photo editor of the Rocky Mountain News.

"Sundown Cooldown"

"We can hear the collective groan in the photo department when asked to go out and shoot hot weather features in the desert but it didn’t deter the photographer from seeing a gorgeous image."

"Tower of Lightning"

"Pardon the pun, a dramatic and striking image."

"Day of the Dead"

"A beautiful blend of artificial light with the backdrop of a desert sunset."

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