Herald-Leader visual journalism intern Christian Kantosky’s top photos from the past year include coverage of a monument ceremony, political events and a University of Kentucky soccer match.
A mother shares amount with her sons during the ‘Towards Freedom’ monument unveiling on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at the corner of North Limestone and Fourth Street in Lexington, Ky. Christian Kantosky
A runner, wearing American flag shorts, runs toward the finish line during the Bluegrass 10k race on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Main Street in Lexington, Ky. Christian Kantosky ckantosky@herald-leader.com
Charlie Kirk, right, speaking during the Nate Morris campaign launch event on Monday, June 30, 2025, at Paroquet Springs Conference Centre in Shepherdsville, Ky. Christian Kantosky ckantosky@herald-leader.com
Kris Ventura throws his club in reaction to hitting a shot on the 3rd hole during the final round of the ISCO Championship on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Hurstbourne Country Club in Louisville, Ky. Christian Kantosky ckantosky@herald-leader.com
Daniel Cameron sticks his tongue out during Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, at St. Jerome Church in Fancy Farm, Ky. Christian Kantosky ckantosky@herald-leader.com
La Familia center Willie Cauley-Stein celebrates a dunk during the TBT game vs. War Ready on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Christian Kantosky ckantosky@herald-leader.com
A child plays in the water during the Douglass Aquatic Center opening on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, at Douglass Park in Lexington, Ky. Christian Kantosky ckantosky@herald-leader.com
ETSU defender McKlain Jones dribbles past Kentucky midfielder Sophie Harlan after pushing her down during the soccer game vs. ETSU on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Ky. Christian Kantosky ckantosky@herald-leader.com
