Bildergalerie

2. Platz: Lobesa Valley, Bhutan

Die Jury-Begründung: »To quote the photographer, “In Lobesa Valley, there was no drinkable water. This girl shows us that they now have a new source of life.” This photo sums that up, and that is why I chose it. Water is essential, and much of the world struggles to find it. This little girl drinking from the spigot is a captivating image about survival’s bottom line.«

©Nand Fiems, Rotary Club of Gistel, Belgium

3. Platz: Mwiko School, near the Virunga Massif, northwestern Rwanda

Die Jury-Begründung: »The eyes have it. Education is another of life’s essentials, and this photo made me happy knowing that these kids were in school and appearing to enjoy it. This is an area that has seen much turmoil, but the photo represents a return to normalcy.«

©Lola Reid Allin, Rotary Club of Belleville, Ont., Canada

Lobende Erwähnung: San Antonio Palopó, on the shore of Lake Atitlán, Guatemala

Die Jury-Begründung: »The ray of sun illuminates a young child in the darkness of a mud-walled hut. This compelling image is a great use of light.«

©Richard Wing, Rotary Club of Upper Arlington, Ohio, USA

Lobende Erwähnung: Ubein Bridge, Amarapura, Myanmar

Die Jury-Begründung: »Life is better when people are connected. This image is a picturesque reminder of the importance of an ancient wooden bridge to the commerce and interaction between two villages.«

©Frank Hawkins, Rotary Club of Upper Keys, Fla., USA

Lobende Erwähnung: Chevrine, Haiti

Die Jury-Begründung: »This poignant picture is about sharing, and by focusing on the spoon, it conveys the desire of a child to give some of what he has to another person.«

©Jeremy Lambert, Rotary Club of Chattanooga Breakfast, Tenn., USA

Lobende Erwähnung: El Petén, Guatemala

Die Jury-Begründung: »A scene in a Guatemalan senior citizens’ facility shows a pregnant young woman with a frail elder. I was struck by this moment of a cat on the bed, a portrait of Jesus on the wall, and two generations who don’t appear to be interacting but who are together nonetheless.«

Lobende Erwähnung: Charleville-Mézières, France

Die Jury-Begründung: »A reflection of hope and happiness, this young man gives a thumbs-up when he learns that he will get a lifesaving operation.«

Lobende Erwähnung: Cape Coast, Ghana

Die Jury-Begründung: »A picture of self-reliance. This photo of fishermen preparing for the afternoon run is a palette of bright colors and resolve captured in a National Geographic-like instant.«