Judges Freelance Photographers Chris Donovan
Stephanie Foden
Cole Burston Photographers-21Feature-53 News-26Sports-44Spot News-10Portrait-34Multi-Photo-13 entries/191 photosFEATUREComments: We liked the graphic elements of first and third, and the human connection in the second moved it up. 1. Darryl Dyck/Bloomberg
A Westjet Encore Bombardier Q400 aircraft on final approach to land at Vancouver International Airport is framed by elevated Canada Line commuter rail tracks as it passes above River Rock Casino Resort, in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, on Friday, April 26, 2019.
2. Justin Greaves/Metroland Media 
Long-term care facility Thompson House volunteer, Anne Grant greets resident Jean Cuthbert inside the facility. Grant, of Don Mills in North York, has been volunteering at the long-term care facility for 50 years.
3. Jeff Mcintosh/The Canadian Press
A campaign worker steams the wrinkles from a large Alberta flag at the venue where United Conservative Party leader Jason Kenney with address supporters Calgary, Alta., Tuesday, April 16, 2019.
NEWSComments: Well composed image took it home, with nice light, moment and layering!! Good flood pic. third had good emotion. 1. Blair Gable/Freelance
Governor of the Bank of Canada Stephen Poloz has his make-up done before a live event at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa April 25, 2019.
2. Bernard Brault/La Presse
Two men in a canoe are seen on the Ladder street who was flooded by the overflow of the Outaouais river in Rigaud. It was the only way to get to their house.
3. Chad Hipolito/The Globe and Mail
A picture of Michael Mahoney, 21, who died last December is held in memory by his mother Jan Mahoney after speaking about the loss of her son during the National Day of Action on the Overdose Crisis outside of the Ministry of Health building in Victoria, B.C., April 16, 2019.
SPORTSComments: Judges favourite category. First has good peak action with great composition, tells the story of the series. Strong entries! Beautifully graphic pictures rose to second and third. HM was a good moment well shot of a non-pro sporting event and deserves to be recognized.1. Mark Blinch/Freelance
TORONTO, CANADA - APRIL 16: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors against the Orlando Magic during Game Two of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 16, 2019 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
2. Mark Blinch/Freelance
TORONTO, CANADA - APRIL 29: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors during intros against the Philadelphia 76ers during Game Two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 29, 2019 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
3.Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press 
Vancouver Canucks' Tim Schaller is silhouetted as he walks onto the ice before an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in Vancouver, on Tuesday April 2, 2019.
H.M. Kevin Light/Freelance 
Spencer Logan #12 of the Belmont rugby team is tackled by a member of the Claremont rugby team during a senior boys high school match at Claremont School in Victoria B.C. Canada on April 18, 2019.
PORTRAITComments: Great light, composition and mood made this a clear winner! Second conveyed a sense of emotion and personality and mood. Beautiful gorilla photo that was nice and clean. Fine gorilla pic. 1. Blair Gable/Freelance
Governor of the Bank of Canada Stephen Poloz in Ottawa April 18, 2019.
2. Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press
Dalton, who wished to be identified only by his first name and has grappled with drug use since he was a teen and is currently on medication for his addiction, poses for a photograph in Surrey, B.C., on Monday April 8, 2019. A new federal guideline directs prosecutors to “minimize or eliminate” certain bail order conditions for people charged with drug trafficking, saying such conditions often result in repeat stints in jail for offenders and heightened risk of an overdose once they are released. He said he was routinely released on bail with conditions and just as routinely picked up hours or days later, most often for breaching a red zone order.
3. Steve Russell/Toronto Star 
Part of the Toronto Zoo's Western Lowland Gorilla troop sits in a sunny spot. Over the weekend The Toronto Zoo provided an e-waste drop-off. The Zoo also provides year-round 100% landfill free cell phone recycling services at Toronto Zoo in Toronto. April 20, 2019. Since 2006 the Toronto Zoo provides cell phone recycling service. By recycling old cell phones, it reduces demand on an element called tantalum, found in a mineral called coltan, that is usually found in parts of Africa native to the Apes. This lessens the demand to mine pure coltan in the Congo preserving habitat.
SPOT NEWSComments: Not many entries but the winners were clean with good framing. 1. Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press
Bullet holes are seen in the windshield and hood of an SUV as a coroner uses a phone to record images of a shooting victim in the vehicle in Vancouver, on Wednesday April 17, 2019, after a person was shot and killed Tuesday night. Vancouver Police say the shooting that occurred in the Kitsilano neighbourhood is believed to be targeted and the victim died at the scene.
2. Blair Gable/Freelance
Fire fighters try to extinguish a fire at the Vittoria Trattoria Italian restaurant in Ottawa's historic Byward Market April 12, 2019. The Vitoria Trattoria is located in a stone heritage building with attached neighbours. Estimate damage is $2-million.
3. Not awardedMULTI-PHOTOComments: Bird hospital was a well-rounded complete story that rose the ranks to take home the top spot. Second had really nice single images that came together well but could benefit from a tighter edit. Third told the story of the day well. 1. Christopher Pike/Freelance 
Falcons wait to receive medical attention at the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital, the world‚Äôs largest, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates April 28, 2019. Picture taken April 28, 2019. When a falcon in the Gulf Arab countries falls sick, the owners of these much-loved and expensive hunting birds know where to take them: The world's largest falcon hospital, in Abu Dhabi. "It's their baby, they want the best for it," said hospital director Margit Muller, a German veterinarian with over 25 years experience in treating falcons. "Sometimes when the falcons have an accident at night, the owners will sit there for hours into the early morning." The birds are more than pets and the practice is more than a sport. Falconry is an important part of the cultural desert heritage of Arabs of the United Arab Emirates and neighboring countries such as Saudi Arabia going back thousand of years. "The Bedouin used falcons to hunt meat ... so the falcon was essential to ensure the survival of the Bedouin's family," said Muller. "(The birds) have always been considered like the children of the family and this remains until today.”
A visitor feeds a falcon at the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates April 28, 2019. Picture taken April 28, 2019.
A falcon under anesthesia receives medical attention at the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates April 28, 2019. Picture taken April 28, 2019.
A falcon receives medical treatment at the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates April 28, 2019. Picture taken April 28, 2019.
A falcon is seen ahead of being operated at the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates April 28, 2019. Picture taken April 28, 2019.
A falcon under anesthesia is prepared for a surgery in the operating room at the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates April 28, 2019. Picture taken April 28, 2019.
A falcon undergoes a surgery in the operating room at the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates April 28, 2019. Picture taken April 28, 2019.
A falcon undergoes a surgery in the operating room at the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates April 28, 2019.
A falcon is seen after a surgery in the operating room at the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates April 28, 2019.
Falcons wait to receive medical attention at the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates April 28, 2019. Picture taken April 28, 2019.
A falcon receives medical treatment at the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates April 28, 2019. Picture taken April 28, 2019.
An Emirati man checks in his falcon at the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates April 28, 2019. Picture taken April 28, 2019.
An Emirati man arrives with his falcon at the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates April 28, 2019. Picture taken April 28, 2019.
2. Blair Gable/Freelance 
Governor of the Bank of Canada Stephen Poloz arrives before a live event at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa April 25, 2019.
Governor of the Bank of Canada Stephen Poloz has his make-up done before a live event at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa April 25, 2019.
Governor of the Bank of Canada Stephen Poloz and his staff in a green room before a live event at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa April 25, 2019.
Governor of the Bank of Canada Stephen Poloz greets political writer Paul Wells before a live event at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa April 25, 2019.
Governor of the Bank of Canada Stephen Poloz waits to be introduced before a live event at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa April 25, 2019.
Governor of the Bank of Canada Stephen Poloz waits to be introduced before a live event at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa April 25, 2019.
Governor of the Bank of Canada Stephen Poloz speaks with political writer Paul Wells at a live event at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa April 25, 2019.
Governor of the Bank of Canada Stephen Poloz speaks with political writer Paul Wells at a live event at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa April 25, 2019.
Governor of the Bank of Canada Stephen Poloz speaks with political writer Paul Wells at a live event at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa April 25, 2019.
Governor of the Bank of Canada Stephen Poloz speaks with political writer Paul Wells at a live event at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa April 25, 2019.
Governor of the Bank of Canada Stephen Poloz speaks with political writer Paul Wells at a live event at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa April 25, 2019.
Governor of the Bank of Canada Stephen Poloz greets audience members after a live event at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa April 25, 2019.
3. Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press 
Protesters sing while standing on a road outside Excelsior Hog Farm in Abbotsford, B.C., on Sunday April 28, 2019. Approximately 50 people occupied a barn and another 135 individuals protested on the rural road outside the farm after People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals released a video last week that it says shows dead piglets as well as fully grown pigs with growths and lacerations.
A police officer stands on the property at Excelsior Hog Farm surrounded by people who showed up to support the farmers after protesters occupied a barn, in Abbotsford, B.C., on Sunday April 28, 2019. Approximately 50 people occupied a barn and another 135 individuals protested on the rural road outside the farm after People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals released a video last week that it says shows dead piglets as well as fully grown pigs with growths and lacerations.
A man covers his mouth and nose due to the smell while protesting on a road outside Excelsior Hog Farm in Abbotsford, B.C., on Sunday April 28, 2019. Approximately 50 people occupied a barn and another 135 individuals protested on the rural road outside the farm after People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals released a video last week that it says shows dead piglets as well as fully grown pigs with growths and lacerations.
A police officer makes his way past protesters occupying a barn at Excelsior Hog Farm in Abbotsford, B.C., on Sunday April 28, 2019. Approximately 50 people gathered inside a barn and another 135 individuals protested on the rural road outside the farm after People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals released a video last week that it says shows dead piglets as well as fully grown pigs with growths and lacerations.
Hogs are seen in a barn at Excelsior Hog Farm in Abbotsford, B.C., on Sunday April 28, 2019. Approximately 50 protesters gathered inside a barn and another 135 individuals protested on the rural road outside the farm after People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals released a video last week that it says shows dead piglets as well as fully grown pigs with growths and lacerations.
A police officer stands beside a protester broadcasting video to the internet as farmer Ray Binnendyk, not seen, gives a tour at Excelsior Hog Farm in Abbotsford, B.C., on Sunday April 28, 2019. Approximately 50 people occupied a barn and another 135 individuals protested on the rural road outside the farm after People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals released a video last week that it says shows dead piglets as well as fully grown pigs with growths and lacerations.
Hogs are seen in a barn at Excelsior Hog Farm in Abbotsford, B.C., on Sunday April 28, 2019. Approximately 50 protesters gathered inside a barn and another 135 individuals protested on the rural road outside the farm after People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals released a video last week that it says shows dead piglets as well as fully grown pigs with growths and lacerations.
Protesters occupy a barn at Excelsior Hog Farm in Abbotsford, B.C., on Sunday April 28, 2019. Approximately 50 people gathered inside a barn and another 135 individuals protested on the rural road outside the farm after People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals released a video last week that it says shows dead piglets as well as fully grown pigs with growths and lacerations.
Hogs are seen in a barn at Excelsior Hog Farm in Abbotsford, B.C., on Sunday April 28, 2019. Approximately 50 protesters gathered inside a barn and another 135 individuals protested on the rural road outside the farm after People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals released a video last week that it says shows dead piglets as well as fully grown pigs with growths and lacerations.
A protester wearing a mask occupies a barn at Excelsior Hog Farm in Abbotsford, B.C., on Sunday April 28, 2019. Approximately 50 people gathered inside a barn and another 135 individuals protested on the rural road outside the farm after People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals released a video last week that it says shows dead piglets as well as fully grown pigs with growths and lacerations.
Piglets sleep under a heat lamp at Excelsior Hog Farm in Abbotsford, B.C., on Sunday April 28, 2019. Approximately 50 protesters occupied a barn and another 135 individuals protested on the rural road outside the farm after People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals released a video last week that it says shows dead piglets as well as fully grown pigs with growths and lacerations.
Protesters stand together at Excelsior Hog Farm in Abbotsford, B.C., on Sunday April 28, 2019. Approximately 50 people occupied a barn and another 135 individuals protested on the rural road outside the farm after People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals released a video last week that it says shows dead piglets as well as fully grown pigs with growths and lacerations.
2019 STANDINGS…MONTH…TOTAL1. Mark Blinch/Freelance…90…430
2. Darryl Dyck/Freelance…200…380
3. Leah Hennel/Postmedia…0…240
4. Blair Gable/Freelance…180…220
5. David Bloom/Postmedia…0…180
5. Kevin Light/Freelance…10…180
6. Justin Greaves/Metroland Media…40…170
7. Crystal Schick/Yukon News…0…140
8. Ian Martens/Lethbridge Herald…0…130
9. Bernard Brault/La Presse…40…120
10. Brandon Harder/Regina Leader-Post…0…110
10. Jeff Mcintosh/Freelance…30…110
11. Liam Richards/Freelance…0…90
11. Jesse Winter/The Star Vancouver…0…90
12. Chad Hipolito/Freelance…30…60
13. Josie Desmarais/Freelance…0…50
13. Christopher Pike/Freelance...50...50
13. Derek Ruttan/London Free Press…0…50
14. Tina Lovegreen/CBC…0…30
14. Steve Russell/Toronto Star…30…30
15. John Lucas/Freelance…0…10
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