Monthly Clip Contest

Results of SFBAPPA's April 2008 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) contest. Winning images and contest rules can be found on www.sfbappa.org Judged by Pasadena Star News staff
Note: Annual winners will be awarded: First place: $250; Second place $100; Third place $50.

Deadline for June photos: July 7.

April 2008 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) Winners:

Spot News
1st Quail Drive accident Brad Zweerink / Fairfield Daily Republic
2nd Accident extrication– Shmuel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd Damage photographs - Rick Roach / Vacaville Reporter

Features
1st Backstage – Bea Ahbeck / Fremont Argus
2nd. Iris farm - Chris Jordan / Fairfield Daily Republic
3rd High tea – Kristopher Skinner / Contra Costa Times

General News
1st Dove release - Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee
2nd Olympic torch protest – Victor Blue / Stockton Record
3rd Press conference aerial - Scott MacDonald / Salinas Californian

Humor
1st Newspaper bin panhandler – Dean Coppola / Contra Costa Times
2nd Balloon pop – Eddie Ledesma / Contra Costa Times
3rd Art show judges – Brad Zweerink / Fairfield Daily Republic

Picture Story
1st Torch protest – Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee
2nd Big Sur Marathon - David Royal / Monterey County Herald
3rd New Saturday Idols - Gregory Urquiaga / Contra Costa Times

Portrait
1st Baron Davis - Ray Chavez / Oakland Tribune
2nd Hip-hop documentary meaker - Scott MacDonald / Salinas Californian
3rd Chinese restaurant – David Royal / Monterey County Herald

Sports
1st Finger tackle - Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee
2nd Softball frustration - David Royal / Monterey County Herald
3rd Missed putt – Joel Rosenbaum / Vacaville Reporter

Leader board through April 2008:
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 135
Chris Jordan, Fairfield Daily Republic 105
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 95
Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times 80
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 50
Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 40
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian 35
Dean Coppola, Contra Costa Times 30
Tony Avelar, freelance 25
Victor Blue, Stockton Record 25
Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune 20
Michael McCollum, Stockton Record 20
Brad Zweerink, Fairfield Daily Republic 20
Bea Ahbeck, Fremont Argus 15
Doug Duran, Contra Costa Times 10
Stephen Lam, SFSU 10
Eddie Ledesma, Contra Costa Times 10
Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News 10
Rick Roach, Vacaville Reporter 10
Kat Wade, freelance 10
Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 10
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 5
Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter 5
Kristopher Skinner, Contra Costa Times 5

Results of SFBAPPA's March 2008 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) contest. Winning images and contest rules can be found on www.sfbappa.org Judged by the staff of the Arizona Republic photo staffers Michael Chow, Cheryl Evans & Emmanuel Lozano

Note: Annual winners will be awarded: First place: $250; Second place $100; Third place $50.

March 2008 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) Winners:

Spot News
1st Grandson at fire – Victor Blue / Stockton Record
2nd Arrest – Michael McCollum / Stockton Record
3rd Overturned pickup - Doug Duran / Contra Costa Times

Features
1st Highlining – David Royal / Monterey County Herald
2nd. Cherry petal fight - Gregory Urquiaga / Contra Costa Times
3rd Dancing dragon – Stephen Lam / San Francisco State Univ.

General News
1st Murder sentencing - Shmuel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel
2nd Peacock poster – Kat Wade / freelance
3rd Flaggng Hillary Clinton - Stephen Lam / San Francisco State Univ

Humor
1st Flag mishap – Gregory Urquiaga / Contra Costa Times
2nd Hands over her ears - Gregory Urquiaga / Contra Costa Times
3rd New dog park – Ray Chavez / Oakland Tribune

Picture Story
1st – Julian’s Rehab – Dean Coppola / Contra Costa Times
2nd – Clownology - Chris Jordan / Fairfield Daily Republic
3rd – Same sex marriage - Gregory Urquiaga / Contra Costa Times

Portrait
1st Neon art gallery - Gregory Urquiaga / Contra Costa Times
2nd Y.A. Tittle – Tony Avelar / freelance
3rd Electronic music DJ – Autumn Cruz / Sacramento Bee

Sports
1st Center fielder dive - Tony Avelar / freelance
2nd Fairfield basketball loss console - Chris Jordan / Fairfield Daily Republic
3rd Fence crasher – Doug Duran / Contra Costa Times

Leader board through March 2008:
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 105
Chris Jordan, Fairfield Daily Republic 95
Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times 75
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 50
Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 40
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 40
Tony Avelar, freelance 25
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian 20
Michael McCollum, Stockton Record 20
Victor Blue, Stockton Record 15
Dean Coppola, Contra Costa Times 15
Doug Duran, Contra Costa Times 10
Stephen Lam, SFSU 10
Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News 10
Kat Wade, freelance 10
Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 10
Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune 5
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 5
Rick Roach, Vacaville Reporter 5

Results of SFBAPPA's February 2008 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) contest. Judged by the staff of the San Diego Union Tribune – K.C. Alfred, Ernie Grafton, John McCutchen, Fred Greaves Note: Annual winners will be awarded: First place: $250; Second place $100; Third place $50.

Spot News
1st Tow surfing wipeout – David Royal / Monterey County Herald
2nd Fire silhouette – Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers
3rd No award given

Features
1st Tour of California toys – David Royal / Monterey County Herald
2nd. Community college reflections - Chris Jordan / Fairfield Daily Republic
3rd Evening snowfall - Shumel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel

General News
1st Valentines Day wedding - Kent Porter / Santa Rosa Press Democrat
2nd Open casket - Michael McCollum, Stockton Record
3rd Ash Wednesday – Scott MacDonald / Salinas Californian

Humor
1st Basketball game gorilla – David Royal / Monterey Herald
2nd Cycling fan - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd No award given

Picture Story
No awards given

Portrait
1st Scible - Chris Jordan / Fairfield Daily Republic
2nd 65th wedding anniversary - David Royal, Monterey County Herald
3rd Bundled up against the cold - Chris Jordan / Fairfield Daily Republic

Sports
1st North Salinas hoops celebration - David Royal, Monterey County Herald
2nd Goalkeeper at sunset - Scott MacDonald / Salinas Californian
3rd Basketball battle - David Royal, Monterey County Herald

Leader board through February 2008:
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 90
Chris Jordan, Fairfield Daily Republic 75
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 50
Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 50
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 25
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian 20
Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 20
Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times 20
Michael McCollum, Stockton Record 15
Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News, 10
Rick Roach, Vacaville Reporter 5

Results of SFBAPPA's January 2008 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) contest. Winning images and contest rules can be found on www.sfbappa.org Judged by the staff of the Los Angeles Times, Al Schaben and Francine Orr.

Deadline for February entries: Friday March 7.

Note: Annual winners will be awarded: First place: $250; Second place $100; Third place $50.

January 2008 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) Winners:

Spot News
1st Ranch fire – Chris Jordan / Fairfield Daily Republic
2nd Tree through house – Kent Porter / Santa Rosa Press Democrat
3rd Trailer fire - Rick Roach / Vacaville Reporter

Features
1st Airborn sled – Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee
2nd. Sledding hillside - Shumel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd Ocean rescue team - Kent Porter / Santa Rosa Press Democrat

General News
1st Power Outage - Kent Porter / Santa Rosa Press Democrat
2nd Candlelight vigil - Jacqueline Ramseyer Orrell / Silicon Valley Community Newspapers
3rd Hillary sign silhouettes – Scott MacDonald / Salinas Californian

Humor
1st Dog kiss – David Royal / Monterey Herald
2nd Balloon head - Chris Jordan / Fairfield Daily Republic
3rd Smiling horse - Kent Porter / Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Picture Story
1st The New Normal - Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee
2nd Snow storm - Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee
3rd Martial arts - Chris Jordan / Fairfield Daily Republic

Portrait
1st Disney star - Gregory Urquiaga / Contra Costa Times
2nd Artists embrace - Shumel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd Cybil Shepherd - Gregory Urquiaga / Contra Costa Times

Sports
1st Boxer stretches - Chris Jordan / Fairfield Daily Republic
2nd Rugby take down - Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News
3rd Mavericks surfing - Michael McCollum / The Record (Stockton)

Leader board through January 2008:
Chris Jordan, Fairfield Daily Republic 45
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 40
Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 35
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 20
Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times 20
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 15
Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News, 10
Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 10
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian 5
Michael McCollum, Stockton Record 5
Rick Roach, Vacaville Reporter 5

Results of SFBAPPA's December 2007 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) contest and the year end totals.

Congratulations to Bryan Patrick with the runaway win during our inaugural year.
Judged by the staff of the San Luis Obispo Tribune - Joe Tarica, Joe Johnston and David Middlecamp

Deadline for February entries: March 7.

Note: Annual winners are awarded: First place: $250; Second place $100; Third place $50.

December 2007 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) Winners:

Spot News
1st Three-car pileup - Joel Rosenbaum / Vacaville Reporter
2nd Overturned truck - Ryan Chalk / Vacaville Reporter
3rd Police standoff - Scott MacDonald / Salinas Californian

Features
1st Playground spiderman - Shmuel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel
2nd. Surf jump - Shumel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd Snow Angel - Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee

General News
1st Woman in crosswalk - Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News
2nd Graduation speech prep - Victor J. Blue / The Record
3rd Nurse strike - Gregory Urquiaga / Contra Costa Times

Humor
1st Police Santa Claus - Victor J. Blue / The Record
2nd Santa reactions - Zachary Kaufman / Fairfield Daily Republic
3rd Stature of Liberty visitor – Shmuel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel

Picture Story
1st Journey of Brothers Fermin -Victor J. Blue / The Record
2nd Officer’s funeral - Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee
3rd NCAA Volleyball finals – Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee

Portrait
1st Energy efficient Christmas lights - Autumn Cruz / Sacramento Bee
2nd Costume designer - Ryan Chalk, Vacaville Reporter
3rd Polar Express - - Autumn Cruz / Sacramento Bee

Sports
1st Upside down header - Gregory Urquiaga / Contra Costa Times
2nd Utes celebrate - Jose Carlos Fajardo / Contra Costa Times
3rd End zone reach - Jose Carlos Fajardo / Contra Costa Times

Final Point standings for 2007
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 415
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 235
Victor Blue, Stockton Record 195
Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times 145
Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic 145
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 100
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 95
Justin Mott, World Picture News: 90
Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 90
Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times 90
Shaminder Dulai, San Jose State University 75
Tony Avelar, freelance 70
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 70
Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune 65
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian 65
Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News, 60
Jason Fritz, San Francisco State 55
Ryan Chalk, Vacaville Reporter 45
Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter 45
Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune 45
Paul Sakuma, Associated Press 35
Norbert von der Groeben, Palo Alto Weekly 30
Eddie Ledesma, Contra Costa Times 25
Mike McCoy, Fairfield Daily Republic 25
Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 25
George Sakkastad, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 25
Susanna Frohman, San Jose Mercury News 20
Adam Golub, Modesto Bee 20
Jorgen Gulliksen, Napa Valley Register, 20
Michael McCollum, Stockton Record 20
Lianne Milton, Napa Valley Register 20
Daniel Sato, San Jose State/St. Cloud Times 15
Lezlie Sterling, Sacramento Bee, 15
Veronica Weber, Woodside Almanac, 15
Crista Jeremiason, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 10
Rick Roach, Vacaville Reporter 10
J.L. Sousa, Vallejo Times-Herald 10
Chad Surmick, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 10
Marty Bicek, Modesto Bee 5
Brad Zweerink, Fairfield Daily Republic 5

More info,
Shmuel Thaler
SFBAPPA Monthly Digital Clip Contest Chair

Results of SFBAPPA's November 2007 Monthly Digital Clip - (MDC) contest. Winning images and contest rules can be found on www.sfbappa.org Judged by the staff of the Reno Gazette-Journal's Candice Towell, David B. Parker, Marilyn Newton and Tim Dunn.

Deadline for January entries: February 7.

Note: Annual winners will be awarded: First place: $250; Second place $100; Third place $50.

November 2007 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) Winners:

Spot News
1st Highway wreck - Shmuel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel
2nd Burned out neighborhood - Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee
3rd Fire aftermath hug - Rick Roach / Vacaville Reporter

Features
1st Turtle man - Victor Blue / The Record
2nd. Hospital Visit - Shumel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd Guatemalan voters - Victor J. Blue / The Record

General News
1st Candlelight vigil - Kent Porter / Press Democrat
2nd Protest arrest - Shumel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd Oiled Bird - Ryan Chalk / The Reporter

Humor
1st Ski lift shovel - Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee
2nd Pet CPR class - Gregory Urquiaga / Contra Costa Times
3rd Football header - Kent Porter / Press Democrat

Picture Story
1st Vets - Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee
2nd Furry friends - Shumel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd Tree-sit protest - Shumel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel

Portrait
1st Newborn at hospital - Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee
2nd Gang tattoo - Victor J. Blue / The Record
3rd Arts administrator - Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee

Sports
1st Almost blocked field goal - Jose Carlos Fajardo / Contra Costa Times
2nd Al Harrington air born - Jose Carlos Fajardo / Contra Costa Times
3rd Soccer mishap - Michael McCollum / The Record

Leader board through November 2007:
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 395
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 205
Victor Blue, Stockton Record 155
Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic 135
Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times 130
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 95
Justin Mott, World Picture News: 90
Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 90
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 80
Shaminder Dulai, San Jose State University 75
Tony Avelar, freelance 70
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 70
Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times 70
Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune 65
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian 60
Jason Fritz, San Francisco State 55
Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News, 45
Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune 45
Paul Sakuma, Associated Press 35
Norbert von der Groeben, Palo Alto Weekly 30
Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter 30
Ryan Chalk, Vacaville Reporter 25
Eddie Ledesma, Contra Costa Times 25
Mike McCoy, Fairfield Daily Republic 25
Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 25
George Sakkastad, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 25
Susanna Frohman, San Jose Mercury News 20
Adam Golub, Modesto Bee 20
Jorgen Gulliksen, Napa Valley Register, 20
Michael McCollum, Stockton Record 20
Lianne Milton, Napa Valley Register 20
Daniel Sato, San Jose State/St. Cloud Times 15
Lezlie Sterling, Sacramento Bee, 15
Veronica Weber, Woodside Almanac, 15
Crista Jeremiason, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 10
Rick Roach, Vacaville Reporter 10
J.L. Sousa, Vallejo Times-Herald 10
Chad Surmick, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 10
Marty Bicek, Modesto Bee 5
Brad Zweerink, Fairfield Daily Republic 5

More info,
Shmuel Thaler
SFBAPPA Monthly Digital Clip Contest Chair
email

Results of SFBAPPA's October 2007 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) contest. Winning images and contest rules can be found on www.sfbappa.org October 2007 results judged by the staff of the Portland Oregonian.

Deadline for November entries: December 7.

October 2007 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) Winners:
Spot news:
1st- Moonlit fire - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
2nd- Nigh time fire spotlight - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd- Arrest at gunpoint – Rick Roach, Vacaville Reporter
General news:
1st- Soldier head kiss - Shaminder Dulai, San Jose State University
2nd- Burma protest - Shaminder Dulai, San Jose State University
3rd- Fishing - Eddie Ledesma, Contra Costa Times
Sports:
1st- Homecoming loss locker room shadow - Shaminder Dulai, San Jose State University
2nd- Punch to face - Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian
3rd- Oregon State celebration - Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times
Features:
1st- Tamales - Victor Blue, Stockton Record
2nd- Bowling Ball Beach - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd- Hula hoops - Shaminder Dulai, San Jose State University
Portrait:
1st- Neck scar - Victor Blue, Stockton Record
2nd- Boy at Qualcom - Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee
3rd- Raider fan with horns - Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times
Humor:
1st- Cell phone fire photo - Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat
2nd- Helmet tangle - Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian
3rd - Homecoming parade - Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times
Picture story:
1st – Perchance to live - Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic
2nd – L.A. Fire – Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd - Eastshore Park - Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times

Judges for October -Oregonian photography staff members Mike Davis, Ian Malkasian, Randy Rasmussen, Patty Relsten and Mike Zacchino.

Leader board through October 2007:
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 335
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 155
Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic 135
Victor Blue, Stockton Record 125
Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times 105
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 95
Justin Mott, World Picture News: 90
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 80
Tony Avelar, freelance 70
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 70
Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 70
Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune 65
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian 60
Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times 60
Shaminder Dulai, San Jose State University 55
Jason Fritz, San Francisco State 55
Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News, 45
Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune 45
Paul Sakuma, Associated Press 35
Norbert von der Groeben, Palo Alto Weekly 30
Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter 30
Eddie Ledesma, Contra Costa Times 25
Mike McCoy, Fairfield Daily Republic 25
Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 25
George Sakkastad, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 25
Ryan Chalk, Vacaville Reporter 20
Susanna Frohman, San Jose Mercury News 20
Adam Golub, Modesto Bee 20
Jorgen Gulliksen, Napa Valley Register, 20
Lianne Milton, Napa Valley Register 20
Nader Khouri, Contra Costa Times 15
Michael McCollum, Stockton Record 15
Daniel Sato, San Jose State/St. Cloud Times 15
Lezlie Sterling, Sacramento Bee, 15
Veronica Weber, Woodside Almanac, 15
Crista Jeremiason, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 10
J.L. Sousa, Vallejo Times-Herald 10
Chad Surmick, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 10
Marty Bicek, Modesto Bee 5
Rick Roach, Vacaville Reporter 5
Brad Zweerink, Fairfield Daily Republic 5

September 2007 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) Winners - September 2007 results judged by the staff of the Press Enterprise. Staff Photographers Silvia Flores, Greg Vojtko, Kurt Miller, William Wilson Lewis III, and picture editor David Creamer.

Spot news:
1st- Broken bicycle - Victor Blue, Stockton Record
2nd- Holy grief - Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter
3rd- Amtrak accident – Brad Zweerink, Fairfield Daily Republic
General news
1st- Dunk Tank - Jason Fritz, San Francisco State
2nd- Funeral hug – Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee
3rd- CHP funeral - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
Sports:
1st- Football tongues - David Royal, Monterey County Herald
2nd- Baseball fight - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd- Volleyball dive - Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times
Features:
1st- Elephant shampoo - Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee
2nd- Dancer in the dark - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd- Submersible tiger - Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic
Portrait:
1st- Hugs and kisses - Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune
2nd- Basketball players - Tony Avelar, freelance
3rd- Three mustangs - Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers
Humor:
1st- Butt crack - Eddie Ledesma, Contra Costa Times
2nd- Kingdom of the crab - David Royal, Monterey County Herald
Picture story:
1st – Nevada wine country - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
2nd – Final respect – Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd - Barbeque Bobby - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee

Leader board through September 2007:
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 290
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 155
Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic 120
Victor Blue, Stockton Record 95
Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times 95
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 95
Justin Mott, World Picture News: 90
Tony Avelar, freelance 70
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 70
Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune 65
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 70
Jason Fritz, San Francisco State 55
Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 55
Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times 50
Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News, 45
Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune 45
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian 40
Paul Sakuma, Associated Press 35
Norbert von der Groeben, Palo Alto Weekly 30
Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter 30
Mike McCoy, Fairfield Daily Republic 25
Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 25
George Sakkastad, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 25
Ryan Chalk, Vacaville Reporter 20
Susanna Frohman, San Jose Mercury News 20
Adam Golub, Modesto Bee 20
Jorgen Gulliksen, Napa Valley Register, 20
Eddie Ledesma, Contra Costa Times 20
Lianne Milton, Napa Valley Register 20
Nader Khouri, Contra Costa Times 15
Michael McCollum, Stockton Record 15
Daniel Sato, San Jose State/St. Cloud Times 15
Lezlie Sterling, Sacramento Bee, 15
Veronica Weber, The Almanac, 15
Shaminder Dulai, San Jose State University 10
Crista Jeremiason, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 10
J.L. Sousa, Vallejo Vallejo Times-Herald 10
Chad Surmick, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 10
Marty Bicek, Modesto Bee 5
Brad Zweerink, Fairfield Daily Republic 5

SFBAPPA August 2007 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) contest results.
Judged by the staff of the Spokesman-Review: Jed Conklin, staff photographer, Liz Kishimoto, Asst. Dir. Of Photography, and Larry Reisnouer, Dir of Photography

Deadline for September entries: October 7

Spot news
1st- Man hunt - Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic
2nd- Fire drop - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd- Fatal bike accident - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel

General news
1st- Funeral - Jane Tyska, Hayward Daily Review
2nd- Sad face - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd- Shark bite surfboard - David Royal, Monterey County Herald

Sports
1st- Cooling off - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
2nd- Softball batter - Mike McCoy, Fairfield Daily Republic
3rd- Jerry Porter (vertical) - Jose Carlos Fajardo/Contra Costa Times

Features
1st- Back to School jump rope - Veronica Weber, The Almanac
2nd- Bonfire - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel

Portrait
1st- Airstream - Zachary Kaufman/Fairfield, Daily Republic
2nd- Warren Sapp - Jose Carlos Fajardo/Contra Costa Times
3rd- Bill Clinton - Jose Carlos Fajardo/Contra Costa Times

Humor
1st- Lifeguard recertification - David Royal, Monterey County Herald
2nd- Preschool pressure - Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times
3rd- First Day of School weigh-in - Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee

Picture story
1st – Prison Pastor - Jorgen Gulliksen, Napa Valley Register
2nd – Beetle Hunt - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee

Leader board through August 2007 (July results still to come):
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 200
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 130
Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic 115
Justin Mott, World Picture News: 90
Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times 80
Tony Avelar, freelance 60
Victor Blue, Stockton Record 60
Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 55
Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune 50
Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune 45
Jason Fritz, San Francisco State 40
Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News, 40
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 40
Paul Sakuma, Associated Press 35
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 30
Norbert von der Groeben, Palo Alto Weekly 30
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian 25
Mike McCoy, Fairfield Daily Republic 25
George Sakkastad, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 25
Susanna Frohman, San Jose Mercury News 20
Adam Golub, Modesto Bee 20
Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 20
Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter 20
Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times 30
Nader Khouri, Contra Costa Times 15
Lianne Milton, Napa Valley Register 15
Daniel Sato, San Jose State/St. Cloud Times 15
Lezlie Sterling, Sacramento Bee, 15
Veronica Weber, The Almanac, 15
Ryan Chalk, Vacaville Reporter 10
Shaminder Dulai, San Jose State University 10
Jorgen Gulliksen, Napa Valley Register, 15
Crista Jeremiason, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 10
J.L. Sousa, Vallejo Vallejo Times-Herald 10
Chad Surmick, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 10
Marty Bicek, Modesto Bee 5
Eddie Ledesma, Contra Costa Times 5

July 2007 - Results of SFBAPPA's July, 2007 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) contest. Judged by the staff of the Judges from the Evansville Courier & Press (Evansville, IN)
Photo Editor - Cecelia Hanley and Staff Photojournalists: Jason Clark, Vincent Pugliese, Bob Gwaltney, Erin McCracken and Denny Simmons
Deadline for October entries: November 7

July 2007 Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) Winners:

FEATURES
1st- Yawning baboon - Michael McCollum, Stockton Record
2nd- Cliff surfer - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd- Seagulls on baseball mitt - Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times

SPOT NEWS
1st – Brush fire bucket brigade- David Royal, Monterey County Herald
2nd- Nighttime firefighting - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd- Walkie talkie firefighter – Jorgen Gulliksen, Napa Valley Register

SPORTS
1st- Rodeo calf roper – David Royal, Monterey County Herald
2nd- Play at second- Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times
3rd- Bored at basketball camp – Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News

HUMOR
1st- Sunbather with arrow - Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times
2nd- Circus acrobats - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel
3rd- Goats on beach - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel

GENERAL NEWS
1st- Remains of fire- Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
2nd- Daughter of murder victime - Ryan Chalk, Vacaville Reporter
3rd- 50th anniversary party - Lianne Milton, Napa Valley Register

PORTRAIT
1st- Bull rider, Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian
2nd- Football player at sunset - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd- Driver with helmet - Victor J. Blue, Stockton Record

PICTURE STORY
1st- A time to heal - Victor J. Blue, Stockton Record
2nd- Angora fire - Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee
3rd- Cockfighting - Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee

SFBAPPA June Monthly Digital Clip (MDC) contest results.

Judged by the the staff of the Colorado Springs Gazette - photographers David Bitton, Carol Guinta, Kevin Kreck and Mark Reis..

Spot news
1st – Geese rescue – Mike McCoy, Fairfield Daily Republic
2nd – Suspect in bath towel – Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News
3rd - Night lone firefighter – Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee

General news
1st – Crimmins fire scene – Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
2nd - Candlelight vigil – Ryan Chalk, Vacaville Reporter
3rd – Fontanilla funeral – Victor Blue, Stockton Record

Sports
1st - US Soccer action – Tony Avelar, freelance
2nd – Little League dejection – Tony Avelar, freelance
3rd – Little League play at home – Eddie Ledesma, Contra Costa Times

Features
1st – Log rolling – Daniel Sato, San Jose State/St. Cloud Times
2nd – Baseball players hosed down – Victor Blue, Stockton Record
3rd – Greenfield High graduation – Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian

Portrait
1st – One-armed basketball player – Tony Avelar, freelance
2nd – Swimmer Kate Dwelley – Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times
3rd - Firefighter Arin Doyle – Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee

Humor
1st – Barry Bonds and fan – Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times
2nd – Inmate interview – Ray Chavez – Oakland Tribune
3rd – Circus peek – Gregory Urquiaga – Contra Costa Times

Picture story
1st - Tahoe Fire - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
2nd - NCAA track - Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee
3rd - Fire - car into house - Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel

Leader board through June 2007:
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 155
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 115
Justin Mott, World Picture News: 90
Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic 85
Tony Avelar, freelance 60
Victor Blue, Stockton Record 60
Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times 60
Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 55
Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune 50
Jason Fritz, San Francisco State 40
Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News, 40
Paul Sakuma, Associated Press 35
Norbert von der Groeben, Palo Alto Weekly 30
Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune 30
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 25
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian 25
George Sakkastad, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 25
Susanna Frohman, San Jose Mercury News 20
Adam Golub, Modesto Bee 20
Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 20
Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter 20
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 20
Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times 20
Nader Khouri, Contra Costa Times 15
Mike McCoy, Fairfield Daily Republic 15
Lianne Milton, Napa Valley Register 15
Daniel Sato, San Jose State/St. Cloud Times 15
Lezlie Sterling, Sacramento Bee, 15
Ryan Chalk, Vacaville Reporter 10
Shaminder Dulai, San Jose State University 10
Crista Jeremiason, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 10
J.L. Sousa, Vallejo Vallejo Times-Herald 10
Chad Surmick, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 10
Marty Bicek, Modesto Bee 5
Nader Khouri, Contra Costa Times 5
Eddie Ledesma, Contra Costa Times 5

SFBAPPA MAY DMC RESULTS

Judged by New Jersey Press Photographers Association members Tony Kurdzuk, The Star-Ledger, Marcin Szczepanski, Courier Post and Tyson Trish, The Record

Features
1.) Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News, Tall Woman Small Man
2.) Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter, Hog Call
3.) Crista Jeremiason, The Press Democrat, Family Dance

General News
1.) Victor Blue, The Record, Troop Farewell
2.) Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee, Accident Memorial
3.) Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, Immigration Rights

Humor
1.) David Royal, Monterey County Herald, Water Boy
2.) Norbert von der Groeben, Palo Alto Weekly, No Sweat
3.) Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times, Red Hat Dog

Portrait
1.) Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, Father and Son
2.) Tony Avelar, Freelance, Football Portrait
3.) Shaminder Dulai, No Affiliation Listed, Book Store Owner

Sports
1.) Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Pole Vault Jubo
2.) Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic, Baseball Reaction
3.) Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic, Pole Vault from Above

Spot News
1.) Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic, Standoff
2.) Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter, Homeowners React to Fire
3.) None Awarded

Picture Story
1.) Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Whale in River
2.) Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Perfect Soldier
3.) Adm Golub, Golub Photography, Cattle Drive

Leader board through May 2007:
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 110
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 110
Justin Mott, World Picture News: 90
Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic 85
Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 55
Victor Blue, Stockton Record 45
Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune 40
Jason Fritz, San Francisco State 40
Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times 35
Paul Sakuma, Associated Press 35
Norbert von der Groeben, Palo Alto Weekly 30
Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News, 30
Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune 30
George Sakkastad, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 25
Tony Avelar, freelance 20
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 20
Susanna Frohman, San Jose Mercury News 20
Adam Golub, Modesto Bee 20
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian 20
Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 20
Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter 20
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 20
Nader Khouri, Contra Costa Times 15
Lianne Milton, Napa Valley Register 15
Lezlie Sterling, Sacramento Bee, 15
Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times 15
Shaminder Dulai, Santa Cruz Sentinel/San Jose State University 10
Crista Jeremiason, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 10
J.L. Sousa, Vallejo Times-Herald 10
Chad Surmick, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 10
Marty Bicek, Modesto Bee 5
Nader Khouri, Contra Costa Times 5

Results of SFBAPPA's April Monthly Digital Clips contest. Judged by the photography staff of the Mail Tribune in Medford, Oregon.

The winning photos will be posted soon on the SFBAPPA Web site: www.sfbappa.org

Please note the deadline for May 2007 MDC contest is June 7. SFBAPPA's MDC contest rules: www.sfbappa.org

Spot News:
1st place: Victor Blue, Stockton Record, “Wait for fugitive”
2nd place: J.L.Sousa, Vallejo Times-Herald, “Fatal accident”
3rd place: Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic, “Parolee arrest”

General News:
1st place: Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, “Funeral”
2nd place: Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat, “Family stands by”
3rd place: Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat,“ Solemn procession”

Sports:
1st place: Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News, “Rugby”
2nd place: Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian, “Bike jump”
3rd place: Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat, “Center fielder hits the wall”

Features:
1st place: Justin Mott, World Picture News, “Ba Vi Center”
2nd place: Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, “Labyrinth”
3rd place: Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers, “Rodeo spotlight”

Portrait:
1st place: Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat, “Lighthouse keeper”
2nd place: Justin Mott, World Picture News, “Ba Vi Center”
3rd place: Jason Fritz, San Francisco State, “Blues singer”

Humor:
1st place: Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat, “Cow tongues”
2nd place: Lianne Milton, Napa Valley Register, “Backstage at IDO”
3rd place: Jason Fritz, San Francisco State, “Cow kiss”

Picture Story:
1st place: Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune, “Chevy’s story”
2nd place: Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, “Santa Cruz Idol”
3rd place: George Sakkastad, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers, “Lost Boys”

Leader board through April 2007:
Justin Mott, World Picture News: 90
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 90
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 70
Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic 55
Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 55
Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune 40
Jason Fritz, San Francisco State 40
Paul Sakuma, Associated Press 35
Victor Blue, Stockton Record 30
Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times 30
Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune 30
George Sakkastad, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 25
Susanna Frohman, San Jose Mercury News 20
Norbert von der Groeben, Palo Alto Weekly 20
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian 20
Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 20
Adam Golub, Modesto Bee 15
Nader Khouri, Contra Costa Times 15
Lianne Milton, Napa Valley Register 15
Doug Oakley, East Bay Daily News, 15
Lezlie Sterling, Sacramento Bee, 15
Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times 15
Tony Avelar, freelance 10
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 10
J.L. Sousa, Vallejo Times-Herald 10
Chad Surmick, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 10
Marty Bicek, Modesto Bee 5
Shaminder Dulai, San Jose State University 5
Crista Jeremiason, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 5
Nader Khouri, Contra Costa Times 5
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 5

Results of SFBAPPA's March Monthly Digital Clips contest. Judged by the photography staff at the Portsmouth Herald, Portsmouth, N.H.

The winning photos will be posted soon on the SFBAPPA Web site: www.sfbappa.org

Please note the deadline for April 2007 MDC contest is May 7. SFBAPPA's MDC contest rules: www.sfbappa.org

Spot News:
1st place: Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic, “Arrest at gunpoint”
2nd place:Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic, “Car wreck”
3rd place: Marty Bicek, Modesto Bee, “Truck rollover”

General News:
1st place: Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times, “Mother-child vigil”
2nd place: Susanna Frohman, San Jose Mercury News, “Smiling faces”
3rd place: Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times, “Open casket”

Sports:
1st place: Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, “Artesia celebration”
2nd place: Tony Avelar, freelance, “High angle hockey”

3rd place: Crista Jeremiason, Santa Rosa Press Democrat, “Softball play at the plate”

Features:
1st place: Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic, “Dolphin beach”
2nd place:Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian “Rifle silhouette”
3rd place: Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, “Indian sunset”

Portrait:
1st place: Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, “Indian boy in market”
2nd place: Justin Mott, World Picture News, “Boy in cage”
3rd place: Susanna Frohman, San Jose Mercury News, “P.E. teacher”

Humor:
1st place: Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers, “Wine glasses”
2nd place: Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times, “4-H balloons”
3rd place: George Sakkestad, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers, “Red shoes”

Picture Story:
1st place: Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, “The face of young India”
2nd place: Justin Mott, World Picture News, “Bavi”
3rd place: Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, “Chavez March”

Leader board through March 2007:
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 70
Justin Mott, World Picture News: 65
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 55
Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic 50
Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune 40
Paul Sakuma, Associated Press 35
Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times 30
Jason Fritz, San Francisco State 30
Susanna Frohman, San Jose Mercury News 20
Norbert von der Groeben, Palo Alto Weekly 20
Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 20
George Sakkastad, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 20
Victor Blue, freelance 15
Adam Golub, Modesto Bee 15
Nader Khouri, Contra Costa Times 15
Jacqueline Ramseyer, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 15
Lezlie Sterling, Sacramento Bee, 15
Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune 15
Gregory Urquiaga, Contra Costa Times 15
Tony Avelar, freelance 10
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 10
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian 10
Chad Surmick, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 10
Marty Bicek, Modesto 5
Shaminder Dulai, San Jose State University 5
Crista Jeremiason, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 5
Nader Khouri, Contra Costa Times 5
Lianne Milton, Napa Valley Register 5
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 5

Results of SFBAPPA's February Monthly Digital Clips contest results. Judged by the staff at the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin in Ontario.

The winning photos will be posted soon on the SFBAPPA Web site: www.sfbappa.org

Please note the deadline for March 2007 Digital Clip contest is April 7. SFBAPPA's MDC contest rules: www.sfbappa.org

Spot News:
1st place: Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat, “Fire Embrace”
2nd place: Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune, “Fireman on Roof”
3rd place: Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat, “Barn Fire”

General News:
1st place: Nader Khouri, Contra Costa Times, “Vigil”
2nd place: Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee, “Deer Carcuss”
3rd place: Shaminder Dulai, San Jose State University, “Senior in Mobile Home”

Sports:
1st place: Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune, “High Soccer Kick”
2nd place: Chad Surmick, Santa Rosa Press Democrat, “Bike Shadows”
3rd place: Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times, “Soccer Deject”

Features:
1st place: Justin Mott, San Francisco State University, “Reflection in Rice Patties”
2nd place: Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune, “Silouhette”
3rd place: Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, “Rancher”

Portrait:
1st place: Adam Golub, Modesto Bee, “Poet”
2nd place: Jason Fritz, San Francisco State University, “Rock”
3rd place: Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune, “Body Painting”

Humor:
1st place: Lezlie Sterling, Sacramento Bee, “Old Couple”
2nd place: Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune, “Tanning Under the Rain”
3rd place: George Sakkestad, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers, “Dog Carrier”

Picture Story:
1st place: Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, “Maloofs”
2nd place: Zachary Kaufman, San Francisco State University, “Idol Dreams”
3rd place: Lianne Milton, Napa Valley Register, “Pageant”

Leader board through February 2007:
Justin Mott, San Francisco State 45
Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune 40
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee 35
Paul Sakuma, Associated Press 35
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel 35
Jason Fritz, San Francisco State 30
Kent Porter, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 20
Norbert von der Groeben, Palo Alto Weekly 20
Victor Blue, freelance 15
Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times 15
Adam Golub, Modesto Bee 15
Nader Khouri, Contra Costa Times 15
George Sakkastad, Silicon Valley Community Newspapers 15
Lezlie Sterling, Sacramento Bee, 15
Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune 15
Autumn Cruz, Sacramento Bee 10
Zachary Kaufman, Fairfield Daily Republic 10
Chad Surmick, Santa Rosa Press Democrat 10
Shaminder Dulai, San Jose State 5 University
Susanna Frohman, San Jose Mercury News 5
Nader Khouri, Contra Costa Times 5
Pageant-Lianne Milton, Napa Valley Register 5
David Royal, Monterey County Herald 5

Results of SFBAPPA's January 2007 Monthly Digital Clips contest results.

Judged by the staff at the Cape Cod Times. The winning photos will be posted on the SFBAPPA Web site in a week. (www.sfbappa.org)

Please note the deadline for February 2007 Digital Clip contest is March 7. SFBAPPA's MDC contest rules: www.sfbappa.org

General News
1st Paul Sakuma, Associated Press, Anti-fur protest
2nd Jason Fritz, San Francisco State, Candle light
3rd Nader Khouri, Contra Costa Times, Dancers wait at city hall

Spot News
1st Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, Bystander comforts accident victim
2nd George Sakkastad, Los Gatos Weekly, Construction site fire
3rd Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, Mother at accident

Sports
1st Paul Sakuma, Associated Press, Stanford-Oregon womens hoops
2nd Jose Carlos Fajardo, Contra Costa Times, Jason Williams jumps into crowd
3rd Paul Sakuma, Associated Press,, Brook Lopez celebration

Feature
1st Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, Steamy pool
2nd Justin Mott, San Francisco State, Vietnamese bather
3rd Norbert von der Groeben, Palo Alto Weekly, Snowfall

Portrait
1st Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, Festival director
2nd Justin Mott, San Francisco State, Vietnamese photographer
3rd Susanna Frohman, San Jose Mercury News, Tortilla Curtain author

Humor
1st Norbert von der Groeben, Palo Alto Weekly, Orange hole digger
2nd Jason Fritz, San Francisco State, River diver
3rd David Royal, Monterey County Herald, Survivor audition

Picture Story
1st Victor Blue, freelance, Migrant Education
2nd Justin Mott, San Francisco State, Isolation Orange
3rd Ray Chavez. Oakland Tribune, Firefighter funeral

Leader board through January 2007
1. Paul Sakuma / Associated Press 35
Shmuel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel 35
2. Justin Mott / San Francisco State 30
3. Jason Fritz / San Francisco State 20
Norbert von der Groeben / Palo Alto Weekly 20
4. Victor Blue / freelance 15
Bryan Patrick / Sacramento Bee 15
5. Jose Carlos Fajardo / Contra Costa Times 10
George Sakkastad / Los Gatos Weekly 10
6. Ray Chavez / Oakland Tribune 5
Susanna Frohman / San Jose Mercury News 5
Nader Khouri / Contra Costa Times 5
David Royal / Monterey County Herald 5

Results of SFBAPPA's December 2006 Monthly Digital Clip Contest.

Please note the new deadline for January 2007 Digital Clips is Wednesday, February 7. Contest rules: www.sfbappa.org

SPOT NEWS
1- Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel, "Arrest at gunpoint"
2- Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune, "Family members grieve"
3- Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter, "Timm road fire"

GENERAL NEWS
1- Jason Fritz, San Francisco State, "Iraqi"
2- Jason Fritz, San Francisco State, "Navy"
3- Jane Tyska, Hayward Review, "Friday"

FEATURE
1- Christine Baker, Fairfiled Daily Republic "Training"
2- Christine Baker, Fairfield Daily Republic, "Prisoner prays"
3- Zachary Kaufman, San Francisco State, "Santa"

HUMOR
1- J.L Sousa, Vallejo Times Herald, "Ducks"
2- Jane Tyska, Hayward Daily Review, "Catch"
3- Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune, "untitled"

PORTRAIT
1- Tony Avelar, freelance, "Golfer"
2- Jane Tyska, Hayward Review, Prep week"
3- Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian, "Tattoos"

STORIES:
1- Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee, "Friday night lights"
2- Jason Fritz, San Francisco State, "Najar story"

December 2006 leader board:
Jason Fritz, San Francisco State - 35
Christine Baker, Fairfield Daily Republic - 25
Tony Avelar, freelance - 15
Ray Chavez, Oakland Tribune - 15
Bryan Patrick, Sacramento Bee - 15
J.L. Sousa, Vallejo Times Herald - 15
Shmuel Thaler, Santa Cruz Sentinel - 15
Jane Tyska, Hayward Review - 15
Zachary Kaufman, San Francisco State - 5
Scott MacDonald, Salinas Californian - 5
Joel Rosenbaum, Vacaville Reporter - 5

Judging at the Los Angeles Times by staff photographers Francine Orr, Anne Cusack, Bryan Chan, and photo editor Tracy Lee Silveria.

Results of SFBAPPA's January Monthly Digital Clips contest results.