Nature & Environment (NAE)
A picture that captures, with all its phenomena, the air, water, minerals, and life (flora and fauna) - an appreciation of the world.

Honorable Mention,
K. C. Alfred, The San Diego Union-Tribune

"Spooked Horse" - A spooked horse runs in field as the Cedar Fire appoached a ranch in the town of Descanso, CA. The wildfire was the biggest fire ever in the state of California, burning 280,000 acres, killing 15 people and thousands of animals.

Nature & Environment Winners

1st
Counting Sheep
Todd Heisler, The Rocky Mountain News
2nd
Jeff Hutchens, The National Geographic Channels International
3rd
Skate Angel
Jessica Tefft, The Washington Times
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Spooked Horse
K. C. Alfred, The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Salton Sea
David McNew, Getty Images

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