Battle on the Pitcher's Mound at Cooper's Stadium
by Buckeye_Fan

Comment:
Well done, looks like it could be part of an article about the history of the game, Koufax, Ty Cobb, etc.

Absolute dedication
by LalliSig

Comment:
Very strong shot, well captured w/ the clarity in the eyes and in the flying water droplets. Could easily be one from SI or another sports mag.

County Commisioner Loses Bet !
by vtruan

Comment:
I don't want to sound mean, but this just doesn't cut it to me.

The only link to journalism is the title, and even it isn't very descriptive (what bet, with whom, why are elected officials gambling, etc.)

Without the title, I'd think, "Oh, an out of focus shot of plastic flamingos."

Look at the others you are up against and ask yourself honestly whether this one is up to par as a good shot and as showing any real hint of journalism.

Fighting Arson
by David Ey

Comment:
This looks like it could be a movie poster. Very strong shot and very good capture of news happening. This has a great balance of being journalistic while also being a strong photograph. One of my highest rated in the challenge.

The 10k Run
by p3wiz

Comment:
There was another large running race shot in this challenge.

This one is a much stronger composition and I could see it as the lead shot of an article about a local race.

I'd like it better if the front 2 runners were in sharper focus.

Maiden With The Seagull
by goc

Comment:
Gorgeous shot, very well executed. I'm not sure where the journalism part of it comes in though?

Back to school
by whiteroom

Comment:
Very nice. I like that it captures an age when kids LIKE school! The triangular structure hold attention well. The only thing that bugs me is the structure in the BG that looks like it is growing out of the middle boy's head.

rural farming sale!!....big bargains
by focus57

Comment:
This one just isn't very interesting to me and is one where without the title, one would wonder what it is about.

In my opinion, the title should not be an important aspect to get your point across, the shot alone should do that.

Funding the War against the Middle Class
by BakerBug

Comment:
I like the thought behind this one, perhaps even lighting them on fire would've been cooler! (though I wouldn't expect you to waste your $ and risk an explosion!!!)

It could be a little stronger w/ better focus on the bills and less focus on the writing of the gas cap.

Body found in swamp
by alpharich

Comment:
Creative idea and well executed. It's not my favorite for the challenge and I'm not certain why at this point. I applaud the creative approach though.