AP monthly staff photo contest
Each month The Associated Press honors photographers for outstanding coverage while on assignment.
The winners for the December 2021 AP Photo Contest are Dar Yasin for News Photography Single Image, for his photo of relatives and neighbors praying by the body of Rameez Ahmad, a policeman who was killed in a gun attack, during his funeral in Yachama, northeast of Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir.
Emilio Morenatti for News Photography Story, for his coverage of the volcanic eruption on the Canary island of La Palma, Spain.
Brynn Anderson for Feature Photography Single Image, for her photo of a memorial for the victims of the deadly Dec. 10 tornado hanging on a fence in front of the damaged courthouse in Mayfield, Ky.
Rodrigo Abd for Feature Photography Story, for his story on the evangelical prisons in Argentina.
Julio Cortez for Sports Photography Single Image, for his photo of Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard as he reaches but is unable to hold on to a pass attempt in the end zone in front of Baltimore Ravens defensive back Kevon Seymour in the second half of an NFL football game, in Baltimore.
Manu Fernandez for Sports Photography Story, for his coverage of the BWF World Badminton Championships in Huelva, Spain.
Congratulations to all the photographers for their outstanding work. This month’s winning images judged by John Locher are featured below.