Each month The Associated Press honors photographers for outstanding coverage while on assignment.

The winners for the October 2021 AP Photo Contest are Felipe Dana for News Photography Single Image, for his photo of a man standing inside a room where a committee of local elders judge an incident and determine the verdict, in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Emilio Morenatti for News Photography Story, for his story of ash from a volcano covering the town as it continues to erupt on the Canary island of La Palma, Spain.

Dar Yasin for Feature Photography Single Image, for his photo of an Indian paramilitary soldier standing guard during a surprise check operation in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir.

Felipe Dana for Feature Photography Story, for his series on a madrasa in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Mark J. Terrill for Sports Photography Single Image, for his photo of Paula Badosa, of Spain, viewed through her trophy as she begins to hold it up after defeating Victoria Azarenka, of Belarus, in the singles final at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, Calif.

Ashley Landis for Sports Photography Story, for her coverage of championship baseball in the month of October.

Congratulations to all the photographers for their outstanding work. This month’s winning images judged by Paula Munoz are featured below.

News Photography Single Image | Felipe Dana

Afghanistan Security Photo Gallery

Muhammad Jawid, the father of a man accused of stabbing a neighbor, stands inside a room where a committee of local elders judge the incident and determine the verdict, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. Jawid’s son was declared guilt and the family paid a fine of 35000 Afghanis, around $400 USD, to the victim. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

News Photography Story | Emilio Morenatti

Under the Volcano

Ash from a volcano covers a house as it continues to erupt on the Canary island of La Palma, Spain, Monday, Nov. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Under the Volcano

Lava from a volcano advances next to a house as it continues to erupt on the Canary island of La Palma, Spain, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. The house was engulfed by lava from the volcano a few hours later this photo was taken. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Under the Volcano

A hedge emerges from the ash spewed out by the volcano as it continues to erupt on the Canary island of La Palma, Spain, Monday, Nov. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Under the Volcano

Ash from a volcano covers a crockery set let behind by resident who were evacuated from the village after the eruption of a volcano in La Bombilla on the Canary island of La Palma, Spain, Friday, Oct. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Under the Volcano

A fount is covered with ash spewed out by the volcano as it continues to erupt on the Canary island of La Palma, Spain, Monday, Nov. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Under the Volcano

Ash covers the ground near a volcano erupting on the Canary island of La Palma, Spain, Friday, Oct. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Under the Volcano

A cat sits next to boat covered with ash from a volcano in Puerto Nau on the Canary island of La Palma, Spain, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Under the Volcano

Lava advances as volcano continues to erupt on this Canary island, Spain, Friday, Oct. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Under the Volcano

A swing is covered by volcano ash as it continues to erupt on this Canary island, Spain, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Under the Volcano

A house is covered by ash from a volcano as it continues to erupt on the Canary island of La Palma, Spain, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Under the Volcano

Lava by the volcano advances destroying houses as it continues to erupt on the Canary island of La Palma, Spain, Monday, Nov. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Under the Volcano

Ash cover the graves at the La Palma cemetery as volcano continues to erupt on this Canary island, Spain, Friday, Oct. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

News Photography Story | Dar Yasin

India Kashmir Security

An Indian paramilitary soldier stands guard during a surprise check operation in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021. Security has been beefed up in the region's main city following a string of targeted killings last week.(AP Photo/Dar Yasin)

Feature Photography Story | Felipe Dana

Afghanistan Madrasa

An Afghan student reads the Quran, Islam's holy book, at a madrasa in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

Afghanistan Madrasa

Afghan students read the Quran, Islam's holy book, at a madrasa in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

Afghanistan Madrasa

Afghan boys read the Quran, Islam's holy book, during class at the Khatamul Anbiya madrasa in Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

Afghanistan Madrasa

An Afghan student reads the Quran, Islam's holy book, at a madrasa in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

Afghanistan Madrasa

Afghan students read the Quran, Islam's holy book, at a madrasa in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

Afghanistan Madrasa

Afghan students walk out of the mosque at the Khatamul Anbiya madrasa after morning prayers in Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

Afghanistan Madrasa

An Afghan boy remove his shoes before entering the mosque for class at a madrasa in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

Afghanistan Madrasa

Afghan madrasa director Sebghatullah Samadi, right, talks to students during class at a madrasa in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

Afghanistan Madrasa

The niece of a teacher sits alone in a classroom as boys attend a class to memorize the Quran, Islam's holy book, at a madrasa in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

Afghanistan Madrasa

Shoes of students are placed at the entrance of the dining hall of the Khatamul Anbiya madrasa in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

Afghanistan Madrasa

Afghan students wait for breakfast to be served at the dining hall of the Khatamul Anbiya madrasa in Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

Afghanistan Madrasa

Afghan boys read the Quran, Islam's holy book, during class at the Khatamul Anbiya madrasa in Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

Sports Photography Single Image | Mark J. Terrill

Indian Wells Tennis

Paula Badosa, foreground, of Spain, is viewed through her trophy as she begins to hold it up after defeating Victoria Azarenka, left, of Belarus, in the singles final at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Indian Wells, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Sports Photography Story | Ashley Landis

Championship Baseball

Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies dives into third past Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman advancing on a double by Austin Riley during the first inning in Game 5 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Championship Baseball

Atlanta Braves' Eddie Rosario celebrates after hitting a game winning RBI single during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of baseball's National League Championship Series Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Atlanta. The Braves defeated the Dodgers 5-4 to lead the series 2-0 games. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Championship Baseball

A flag covers outfield during the national anthem before Game 3 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Championship Baseball

Houston Astros' Kyle Tucker scores past Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud on a single by Martin Maldonado during the seventh inning in Game 5 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Championship Baseball

An Atlanta Braves fan watches batting practice before Game 1 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Championship Baseball

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies bites on his chain as he throws to first on a double play with Los Angeles Dodgers' Will Smith (16) and Justin Turner in the fifth inning in Game 3 of baseball's National League Championship Series Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Championship Baseball

A Atlanta Braves fan does the tomahawk chop cheer during the first inning in Game 3 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Championship Baseball

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith can not make the tag on Atlanta Braves' Eddie Rosario scores on a single by Ozzie Albies in the eighth inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League Championship Series Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Championship Baseball

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies watches during batting practice before Game 5 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Championship Baseball

Atlanta Braves celebrate after winning Game 6 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Atlanta. The Braves defeated the Dodgers 4-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Championship Baseball

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Will Smith celebrates after winning Game 6 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Atlanta. The Braves defeated the Dodgers 4-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Championship Baseball

Atlanta Braves left fielder Eddie Rosario holds the Most Valuable Player trophy after winning Game 6 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Atlanta. The Braves defeated the Dodgers 4-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)