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

The winners for the September 2022 AP Photo Contest are Alexander Zemlianichenko for News Photography Single Image, for his photo of Irina Virganskaya, daughter of former Soviet Union President Mikhail Gorbachev, saying goodbye to him for the last time during his funeral at Novodevichy Cemetery in Moscow, Russia.

Kirsty Wigglesworth for News Photography Story, for her coverage of the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Matias Delacroix for Feature Photography Single Image, for his photo of a salt collector working the salt flats of Pampatar at sunrise on Margarita Island, Venezuela.

Andreea Alexandru for Feature Photography Story, for her coverage of the Romula Fest historic reenactment event in Romania.

Manu Fernandez for Sports Photography Single Image, for his photo of Real Madrid's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois looking at the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain.

Ashley Landis for Sports Photography Story, for her coverage of girls flag football in California.

Congratulations to all the photographers for their outstanding work. This month’s winning images judged by Eric Risberg and Jeff Chiu are featured below.

News Photography Single Image | Alexander Zemlianichenko

Gorbachev's Funeral

Irina Virganskaya, daughter of former Soviet Union President Mikhail Gorbachev says goodbye to him for the last time during funeral at Novodevichy Cemetery in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, Pool)

News Photography Story | Kirsty Wigglesworth

Britain Queen

A picture of Queen Elizabeth sits on a bus stop in London, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, died Thursday Sept. 8, 2022, after 70 years on the throne. She was 96. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Britain Queen

A mourners is overcome with emotion as he pays his respect at the gates of Buckingham Palace in London, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, died Thursday Sept. 8, 2022, after 70 years on the throne. She was 96. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Britain Queen

A dog wearing the Union Jack looks up at it's owner who mourns at the gates of Buckingham Palace in London, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, died Thursday Sept. 8, 2022, after 70 years on the throne. She was 96. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Britain Queen

Raindrops are seen on a photograph left at the gates of Buckingham Palace by a mourner in London, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, died Thursday Sept. 8, 2022, after 70 years on the throne. She was 96. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Britain Queen

King Charles III and Camilla, the Queen Consort, wave as they arrive at Buckingham Palace in London, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, died Thursday Sept. 8, 2022, after 70 years on the throne. She was 96. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Britain Queen

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is carried off a plane by the Queen's Colour Squadron at RAF Northolt in London, to be taken to Buckingham Palace, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, died Thursday Sept. 8, 2022, after 70 years on the throne. She was 96. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, Pool)

Britain Queen

The Imperial State Crown rests on the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II during a procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall in London, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. The Queen will lie in state in Westminster Hall for four full days before her funeral on Monday Sept. 19. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Britain Queen

Members of the public file past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in the Royal Standard with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign's orb and sceptre, lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall, at the Palace of Westminster, in London, Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, ahead of her funeral on Monday. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, pool)

Britain Queen

A Royal Grenadier stands guard as floral tributes for late Queen Elizabeth II cover the grass at Windsor castle, Britain, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, Pool)

Britain Queen

Prince William, King Charles III, Princess Anne, Prince Harry, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward follow the hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II towards Saint George's chapel for her funeral at Windsor castle, Britain, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. The Queen, who died aged 96 on Sept. 8, will be buried at Windsor alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, Pool)

Britain Queen

The hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Windsor castle, Britain, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. The Queen, who died aged 96 on Sept. 8, will be buried at Windsor alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, Pool)

Britain Queen

The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is carried into Saint George's chapel for her funeral at Windsor castle, Britain, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. The Queen, who died aged 96 on Sept. 8, will be buried at Windsor alongside her late husband, Prince Philip, who died last year. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, Pool)

Feature Photography Single Image | Matias Delacroix

Venezuela Margarita Island

A salt collector works the salt flats of Pampatar at sunrise on Margarita Island, Venezuela, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. Independent collectors sell 20 kilogram (44 pound) sacks of salt for about $1 dollar. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

Feature Photography Story | Andreea Alexandru

Romania Ancient Wars

Participants in the Romula Fest historic reenactment event clash during a battle in the village of Resca, Romania, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Members of historic NGOs and volunteers gathered in a field outside a southern Romanian village, once part of the Romula Malva, Roman Empire era city, aiming to raise awareness for history through realistic reenactments of battles between Roman legions and local Dacian tribes.(AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)

Romania Ancient Wars

Participants in the Romula Fest historic reenactment event clash during a battle in the village of Resca, Romania, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022. Members of historic NGOs and volunteers gathered in a field outside a southern Romanian village, once part of the Romula Malva, Roman Empire era city, aiming to raise awareness for history through realistic reenactments of battles between Roman legions and local Dacian tribes.(AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)

Romania Ancient Wars

A man wearing a Roman soldier outfit walks after falling into a river during a battle at the Romula Fest historic reenactment festival in the village of Resca, Romania, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Members of historic NGOs and volunteers gathered in a field outside a southern Romanian village, once part of the Romula Malva, Roman Empire era city, aiming to raise awareness for history through realistic reenactments of battles between Roman legions and local Dacian tribes.(AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)

Romania Ancient Wars

Participants in the Romula Fest reenact Roman Empire era gladiator fights in the village of Resca, Romania, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Members of historic NGOs and volunteers gathered in a field outside a southern Romanian village, once part of the Romula Malva, Roman Empire era city, aiming to raise awareness for history through realistic reenactments of battles between Roman legions and local Dacian tribes.(AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)

Romania Ancient Wars

Participants in the Romula Fest reenact Roman Empire era gladiator fights in the village of Resca, Romania, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Members of historic NGOs and volunteers gathered in a field outside a southern Romanian village, once part of the Romula Malva, Roman Empire era city, aiming to raise awareness for history through realistic reenactments of battles between Roman legions and local Dacian tribes.(AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)

Romania Ancient Wars

A participant in the Romula Fest historic reenactment event throws a log in an ancient sports competition in the village of Resca, Romania, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Members of historic NGOs and volunteers gathered in a field outside a southern Romanian village, once part of the Romula Malva, Roman Empire era city, aiming to raise awareness for history through realistic reenactments of battles between Roman legions and local Dacian tribes.(AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)

Romania Ancient Wars

A woman taking part in the Romula Fest historic reenactment festival rests on a hillside, backdropped by replicas of Dacian and Roman camps, set up in the village of Resca, Romania, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Members of historic NGOs and volunteers gathered in a field outside a southern Romanian village, once part of the Romula Malva, Roman Empire era city, aiming to raise awareness for history through realistic reenactments of battles between Roman legions and local Dacian tribes.(AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)

Romania Ancient Wars

Participants in the Romula Fest historic reenactment event clash during a battle in the village of Resca, Romania, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022. Members of historic NGOs and volunteers gathered in a field outside a southern Romanian village, once part of the Romula Malva, Roman Empire era city, aiming to raise awareness for history through realistic reenactments of battles between Roman legions and local Dacian tribes.(AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)

Romania Ancient Wars

Men wearing Roman soldiers outfits walks past the public during the Romula Fest historic reenactment event in the village of Resca, Romania, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Members of historic NGOs and volunteers gathered in a field outside a southern Romanian village, once part of the Romula Malva, Roman Empire era city, aiming to raise awareness for history through realistic reenactments of battles between Roman legions and local Dacian tribes.(AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)

Romania Ancient Wars

A man wearing a Roman soldier outfit is thrown into a river during a battle at the Romula Fest historic reenactment festival in the village of Resca, Romania, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022. Members of historic NGOs and volunteers gathered in a field outside a southern Romanian village, once part of the Romula Malva, Roman Empire era city, aiming to raise awareness for history through realistic reenactments of battles between Roman legions and local Dacian tribes.(AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)

Romania Ancient Wars

Children engage in a sword fight, backdropped by a campfire, during the Romula Fest historic reenactment festival in the village of Resca, Romania, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Members of historic NGOs and volunteers gathered in a field outside a southern Romanian village, once part of the Romula Malva, Roman Empire era city, aiming to raise awareness for history through realistic reenactments of battles between Roman legions and local Dacian tribes.(AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)

Romania Ancient Wars

People walk by a stage, set up for the Romula Fest historic reenactment festival in the village of Resca, Romania, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Members of historic NGOs and volunteers gathered in a field outside a southern Romanian village, once part of the Romula Malva, Roman Empire era city, aiming to raise awareness for history through realistic reenactments of battles between Roman legions and local Dacian tribes.(AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)

Sports Photography Single Image | Manu Fernandez

Spain Soccer La Liga

Real Madrid's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, top left, looks at the ball in an action during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. Real Madrid won 2-1. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)