Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Los Angeles Times Entry Title: Watching the flames Entry Credit: Robert Gauthier Judge Comment: This image captures not just the fire but also the human impact and the terror it evokes by showing us the children beholding it. Outstanding shot.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Los Angeles Times Entry Title: Spooked by the fire Entry Credit: Irfan Khan Judge Comment: This haunting image shows the fear the fire causes in an unusual way, even without people or the fire in the frame.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Capital & Main Entry Title: Saving Mt. Wilson Entry Credit: Ted Soqui Judge Comment: The helicopter water drop delivers action and the rainbow visible in the spray shows hope. This unique shot gives an unusual perspective of this event.
Place Name: Fourth Place Contestant Name: The Mercury News/East Bay Times Entry Title: LNU Lightning Complex fires burns a home Entry Credit: Karl Mondon Judge Comment: This is a strong and frightening image of the flames and burning building. The bystander reacts and gives perspective.
Place Name: Fifth Place Contestant Name: Los Angeles Times Entry Title: Readying to Fight the Bobcat Fire Entry Credit: Robert Gauthier Judge Comment: Great composition to capture both the fire and the firefighter.
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