Thanks to the talented globetrotting BU community, we could not have been happier with our inaugural global photo contest. We received over 420 photos representing all corners of the globe and submitted by more than 150 faculty, staff, and students in 13 schools/colleges and a handful of administrative offices.
It was a delight to review each photo and read the stories behind them. So many were engaging, interesting, thoughtful, and playful. But with so many quality photos, it was a challenge to choose the winners. Fortunately we were joined by Peter Southwick, associate professor of journalism and director of the photojournalism program, who lent his 30 years of experience as a photojournalist to our judging committee.
After much discussion and debate, we whittled down the field to the top 13 overall and the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prize-winning photos among them. For larger views, click each photo. Enjoy!
Winner: First Place
Tru Hoang, ENG Germany, Berlin
Winner: Second Place
Lee Veitch, CAS China, Huangcun
Winner: Third Place
Daniel Ranalli , MET (Faculty) Laos, Mekong River
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