Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Mercury News/East Bay Times Entry Title: Lightning strikes Entry Credit: Karl Mondon Judge Comment: Powerful. The reach of the lighting works well with the shape of the bridge.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Orange County Register Entry Title: Ocean's fury Entry Credit: Mark Rightmire Judge Comment: Colorful: The shape of the wave looks like a sculpture.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Orange County Register Entry Title: Glassy water Entry Credit: Mark Rightmire Judge Comment: Peaceful: Like the calmness of the water and the leading lines of the wake.
Place Name: Fourth Place Contestant Name: Los Angeles Times Entry Title: Katy Perry Entry Credit: Jay L. Clendenin Judge Comment: Nice composition and moment
Place Name: Fifth Place Contestant Name: Los Angeles Times Entry Title: Don Cheadle Entry Credit: Wally Skalij Judge Comment: Engaging pose and good eye contact.