Juergen Freund of Queensland, Australia is a winner in the Natures Best Photography Windland Smith Rice International Awards 2007 competition. His image titled Dwarf Minke Whale won first place in the Oceans category.
One of the most prestigious photo contests in the world, drawing over 17,000 entries from photographers in 26 countries, the NBPWSRI Awards competition showcases the very best in nature photography today. Freunds image; along with 60 other winning and highly honored images will be on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC, beginning October 30, 2007. The exhibit, presented by Sony, will remain open to the public for six months.
It is a competition and exhibition that involves seasoned pros as well as amateurs and young shooters 10 years old and younger. Says competition Chairman, Steve Freligh. We enjoy uncovering new talent as much as recognizing the shooters we know and admire. Rarely do you find such a prestigious and compelling exhibition that offers opportunities for the public to participate. It is truly a far-reaching program that is for the public, by the public.
Check out his winning image and other winners.
Some of Juergen's great underwater photos have been released as small prints (or massive postcards) and are available in the underwater shop:http://www.underwater.com.au/shop.php/department/images
