A picture that exploits the graphic or aesthetic qualities of the subject with emphasis on composition.
First Place
Carol Guzy, Independent Photojournalist
STILL LIFE, Ukraine: LIFE, INTERRUPTED. Borodianka, Ukraine. April 21, 2022.
Second Place
Patrick Smith, Getty Images
Misty: NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA - JULY 27: A person takes pictures at Niagara Falls on July 27, 2022 in Ontario, Canada.
Third Place
Stephen Voss, Freelance
The Trump Universe: Former President Donald Trump announces his candidacy to run for President of the United States, on Tuesday, November 15, 2022.
Award of Excellence
Andrew Harnik, The Associated Press
Frozen: Leaves are frozen in place in the Constitution Gardens pond near the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall in Washington, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022.
Award of Excellence
Astrid Riecken, For The Washington Post
Snow Storm: Geese land on a pond during heavy snow fall in Washington, D.C., January 3, 2021.
Award of Excellence
Matt McClain, The Washington Post
Waterfront Evening: Lights from a Christmas tree near the Alexandria waterfront frame people gathering at dusk on a damp Tuesday December 06, 2022 in Alexandria, VA. The waterfront area saw many days of flooding in 2022.