First Place, Pictorial - John Kuntz / The Plain DealerA lone tree refuses to change colors just yet amidst the changing colors of the surrounding trees near Tallmadge Ocotber 25, 2006 as seen from an aerial photograph from the Spirit of Goodyear.
Second Place, Pictorial - Ken Love / Akron Beacon JournalFall leaves can be seen through the windows on an old factory building located on South Broadway, Oct. 10, 2006 in Akron. The building now houses the Appliance Outlet.
Third Place, Pictorial - Phil Masturzo / Akron Beacon JournalThe lighting in the storm aftermath casts a spectacular glow on a barn along State Route 303 in Hudson.
Award of Excellence, Pictorial - Greg Ruffing / FreelanceContestants wait backstage for their cue during the final Coronation of the Miss Rodeo Texas Pageant in San Antonio. The statewide pageant began in 1963 to promote Texas pride, Western heritage and the sport of professional rodeo.
Award of Excellence, Pictorial - Glenn Hartong / Cincinnati Enquirer A trio of pedestrians cast dark shadows as they walk along the serpentine sidewalks on Campus Green on the University of Cincinnati on a warm and sunny afternoon. This photo was shot from a helicopter at 1200 feet above Martin Luther King Drive.
Award of Excellence, Pictorial - Joshua Gunter / The Plain DealerThe Cleveland skyline is dwarfed by a storm front that rolls overhead, May 25, 2006. The front that was nearing Cleveland was approaching from the Northwest and was photographed from Edgewater Park.
Award of Excellence, Pictorial - Rami Daud / Kent State UniversityA caravan of vehicles line the lake shore of Port Clinton, during the Walleye Festival which is held every May.
