Friday, February 13, 2009

World Press Photo 2008 Anthony Suau (USA) wins premier award

World Press Photo 2008 Anthony Suau (USA) wins premier award
The international jury of the 52nd annual World Press Photo Contest have selected a black-and-white image by American photographer Anthony Suau as World Press Photo of the Year 2008.
The picture shows an armed officer of the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Department moving through a home in Cleveland, Ohio, following eviction as a result of mortgage foreclosure. Officers have to ensure that the house is clear of weapons, and that the residents have moved out. The winning photograph, taken in March 2008, is part of a story commissioned by Time magazine. The story as a whole won Second Prize in the Daily Life category of the contest

The winning Photo is Copyright Protected, it's on the website.

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