One month, two awards

Each month the New York AP chooses the best feature photo and best spot news photo submitted during the previous month. I am excited to share that members of O-D photo staff won both categories for the month of November.

Spot News

Michael LaPolla - Nov. 25 photo of Steven Barnes getting a hug from his sister after he was released from prison after nearly 20 years. DNA evidence exonerated him of rape and murder.

Feature

Nicole Cvetnic - Nov. 17 photo of Boonville seventh-grader Gabby Henry getting pelted with snowballs after an 18-inch snowstorm.

Both photos took patience and determination to capture and each win is remarkable.