the winners 2008 photo competition

We received over 600 photos from 62 countries, from people ranging in age from 10 to 67 years old.

reclaiming traditions first place: Michael Foley, Ireland	building towards the future first place: Julius Mwelu, Kenya	reclaiming traditions second place: Alfredo Felipa, Peru	building towards the future second place: Ayan Sinha, India

View the gallery with all the winners

Read interviews with some of our winners and judges:

• G.M.B. Akash, Bangladesh - 2006 top winner, Friends of the Earth photo competition judge 2008 and 2009
  
• Alfredo Felipa, Peru - first place winner in the 2008 Friends of the Earth International photo competition

The photos were chosen by an expert panel of judges:

• Yann Arthus-Bertrand from France www.yannarthusbertrand.org
• Akintunde Akinleye from Nigeria www.akintunde1.com
• Peter Menzel from the US www.menzelphoto.com
• Daniel Beltrá from Spain www.danielbeltra.com
• G.M.B. Akash from Bangladesh www.gmb-akash.com
• Shantanu Das from India
• Oscar Rivas from Friends of the Earth Paraguay
• Judy Pasimio from Friends of the Earth Philippines
• Zenabu Sakibu from Friends of the Earth Ghana and 
• Bente Hessellund Andersen from Friends of the Earth Denmark.
  

Our member groups around the world also voted to determine the top 3 "popular choice" photos in each category.

These photos were printed in a beautiful and environmentally friendly 2009 wall calendar. Order yours today.

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