Photographer of the Year 2009 Winners: World in Motion

Winning photos
World in Motion

What the judges were looking for
The judges will be looking for images that capture the moment and have a sense of drama. That doesn't mean having to freeze action with a fast shutter speed - impressionistic pans or a combination of slow shutter speed and fill-in flash can also deliver a powerful sense of movement. A sporting event? Animal behaviour? Commuters on their daily route? There are no restrictions on what you can photograph.

Winner
The Pacu Jawi (cow's race) - Muhammad Fadli, Indonesia

"I took this photo at a traditional event in West Sumatra, Indonesia, called Pacu Jawi, which means cow's race or bull race. Held just after the harvesting season, this race has been a prestigious event for the farmers for hundreds of years. However, this is not a race in the traditional sense, it just finds the best cow of all. After the race, the good cow can be valued up to 60 million Indonesia Rupiah (about $6,000)."

Canon EOS 350D with Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 lens at 87mm; ISO 100; 1/400 sec at f/11

 
2nd Place
Goal - Janet Shui Kee Yim, Hong Kong

"This shot was taken in Myanmar. The little Buddhist monks had completed a whole day of learning and working, so played football together, treasuring the moment of fun and joy. Two years later they will be sent to different temples according to their academic performance for further study and careers."

Canon EOS 1D Mark III with Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS lens at 82mm; ISO 200; 1/400 sec at f/5.6

 
3rd Place
The Jump - Nicola Bombassei, Italy

"This photo was taken along the 'The Normal Way' to the south west of the three peaks of Lavaredo (the Dolomites, Italy). When my friend proposed that we jump, I was worried. I replied 'You go first'."

Nikon D100; Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G lens at 34mm; ISO 100; 1/1000 sec at f/9

See the winning entries in all the categories:
Landscapes
Planet Earth
This is Britain
People and Portraits
Man-made
World in Motion
Fashion
Black and White
Destination Everywhere
Digital Vision

Overall Winner

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