- 1st
- Time.com
- Of all the Web entries, Time.com's packages went furthest toward engaging the users by telling stories in ways appropriate to this medium. The photojournalism was impeccable and well edited. Many other sites entered could have been stronger contenders but suffered from excessive redundancy in image content. Time.com's packages generally demonstrated a clear story focus throughout, and section divisions were used effectively to organize a large body of work, as in "On Assignment: Life in Iraq," by Yuri Kozyrev, for example. Time.com's high-impact images combined with intense audio, particularly in "21 Days to Baghdad," drew the user inside the story. Interface design and navigation were always straightforward and never gimmicky. Technical aspects, such as audio quality and image load time, always functioned smoothly and never interfered with the story.
- 2nd
- washingtonpost.com
- Although washingtonpost.com's entries did not push the envelope of online journalism, the approach was classic and clean, reminiscent of a print style of presenting information. The photojournalism, particularly in "Eyes on the War," was gripping. The judges appreciated the effort put into showcasing the work of 24 photojournalists; it will serve as an historical record of this war. The use of video in "Return to Afghanistan" stood out for the high production values (compression, editing, sound). "Najaf's City of the Dead," was tight, short, well focused and used audio expertly.
- In general, washingtonpost.com's entries evidenced a professional level of technical competence, providing a very satisfying user experience.