Photo Journalism - Photography Contest [19 entries]

April 18, 2010 Picture

Winning entry, with a score of:
63.9%
By wind
Contest goal:

EXTRA! EXTRA! Read all about it! Some people say newspapers are dying, but are desire for news certainly isn't. Even if newspapers do go extinct, we've invented many ways to fill the void. One thing we always seem interested in seeing are photos that go with the news.

For this theme, post a newsworthy picture. Think news break! Catch something that would be interesting as information. This could be a natural disaster, a celebrity, an important event in your town, an historical moment, or a sporting event. Anything as long as it says journalism! The catch is that you MUST include the picture's headline in your description. If you want to report the news as well, go for it, but the headline is required!


Required level: 10+ or higher.
Status: finished. Check out the winners below!
Suggested by: mperri

captgeo: Why 10+ on this...... frustrating!!!!! ( 5 years and 3270 days ago )
mperri: tell me about it!!!lol ( 5 years and 3269 days ago )
captgeo: Does it have to be a real event? ( 5 years and 3266 days ago )
Contest Moderator: I think the idea is that the entries must be real events.........so we will keep it that way. ( 5 years and 3265 days ago )

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April 18, 2010 - created by wind


April 18, 2010
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The dam containing toxic waste material from the gold mine in North Western Romania burst and released 100,000 cubic meters of waste water, heavily contaminated with heavy metal, into the Abrudel River and Aries tributaries of the river Mures.Reports from the area indicate that there has been extensive damage to the river ecosystem and its fauna. (5 years and 3265 days ago)


Firefighters battle blaze - created by captgeo


Firefighters battle blaze
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Local firefighters battle a blaze set from a serial arsonist. Upon extinguishing this fire they have to respond to two more.

(5 years and 3264 days ago)


Rifled Raptor Gets Reprieve - created by UncleJimmy


Rifled Raptor Gets Reprieve
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Fish and Game officials have now found a home for a recently captured American Bald Eagle that had apparently been shot and left for dead. The national symbol was discovered along Route 61 near Pottsville two days ago and was taken to a local vet who provided emergency care for the wounded eagle and housed it until officials could determine if the bird would survive and find a permanent home where continuing care could be provided.

Knobels Family Theme Park once again answered the call as they now provide housing and care for two other Bald Eagles whose injuries also keep them from returning to the wild. The newest addition will be named Benjamin and will reside at the park starting next week after his recovery from necessary life-saving surgery to amputate half of his right wing. "His injuries will prevent him from being able to fly and therefore hunt prey to keep himself alive, " stated a spokesperson from PA Fish and Game.

"At this time, we have no suspects in the apparent shooting of the National Symbol, but our investigation is ongoing. We need the public's help in locating the individual responsible for this senseless act." said Fish and Game official Dave Duffy Jr.

The Department of Fish and game, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary and Knobel's have created a fund that would provide for a $5,000.00 dollar reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or person's responsible for the shooting.

Harming or killing of a Bald Eagle is a Federal and State offense. (5 years and 3264 days ago)


Help For Haiti - created by adeincyprus


Help For Haiti
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An audience of over 600 people were treated to the music of The Sensational Simon B and Ian 'The Sax' Jones, and 12 other musicians, at Polly's Music Hall this week, in a bid to raise money for the Help For Haiti charity set up in the town. The event raised a staggering 5, 324 euros. During the concert, a video was played on th ewall to remind the guests what they were there for. The image in the news photo shows a fireman who had been moving rubble for over 18 hours non stop. (5 years and 3265 days ago)


Hurricane Ike hits the Keys.. - created by captgeo


Hurricane Ike hits the Keys..
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Hurricane Ike swept near the Keys and caused minor damage to property..... (5 years and 3266 days ago)