
First: Steve Griffin 07, – Olympic torch at Arches National Park. “It seems that the photographer took a chance on dramatic framing and lighting to make a different picture and it paid off.”

Second: Chuck Wing 13, – election eve celebration. “A well-composed, solid news picture,
with all the multi-layered elements working together.”

Third: Scott Winterton 35, – Torch relay at Glenwood Springs hot springs pool. “You can feel the
excitement of moment…and the steam.”

Fourth: Johanna Kirk 37, – James Bottarini passes very spot off where his wife Patricia
Bottarini fell. “A great catch that seems to have gained importance as
the story developed.
