Each submitted image must belong in one of the following categories (images will be reassigned to a different category if deemed appropriate):
LandscapeDepicting the beauty and diversity found throughout both the protected and unprotected natural landscapes of the world.
Wildlife Depicting the diversity of animal species, their behavior and habitat, including endangered species.
Flora Depicting the beauty and diversity of plants throughout the world, including endangered species and ecosystems.
Underwater Depicting the beauty and diversity of marine or freshwater animals or plants, including inherent environmental/conservation themes.
Community at RiskFocusing on environmental threats and issues particularly pertaining to our cities and urban areas, including humanity's positive and negative impacts.
Natural Environment at RiskDepicting the threats facing the world’s natural environments and resources.
Documenting a Conservation ProjectThis special category seeks images that document a conservation project in which you, as photographer, are personally involved. Provide up to 6 images documenting the project.
Puget Sound at RiskSpecial category depicting the environmental issues and humanity's impact on Puget Sound in the Northwest United States.
This category is sponsored by Puget Soundkeeper Alliance whose mission is to protect and preserve Puget Sound from pollution. www.pugetsoundkeeper.org
StudentImages from participants either enrolled full-time in school or under the age of 18 as of April 1st, 2010 that pertain to any of the above categories.
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Photo Credits - (Top to Bottom:
Tyson Fisher, Clint Carter, Nathan Myhrvold, Donald Brown,
Tim Greyhavens, Enrique Aguirre, Connie Bransilver Barrow, Wendelin Dunlap, Conor Myhrvold.