What Makes Us Human Photo Contest

The abilities to make a camera, compose a picture that stirs emotion, and appreciate the result are all uniquely human. Below are the winning photos from the What Makes Us Human 2008 Photo Contest. Each of these photos tells a story, and in some cases the title helps us understand the creative thought behind the photo.

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Grand Prize:

"Nature in Hand" by Jennifer Glen

Human Origins:

Category Winner:

"Dust" by Ashley Carter

Honorable Mention:

"Beginnings" by Jennifer Glen

Honorable Mention:

"Glimpse Into the Past" by Tina Weier

Curiosity and Language:

Category Winner:

"Founding Fathers" by Jennifer Glen

Honorable Mention:

"Louder than Words" by Tina Weier

Honorable Mention:

"Curious About the World" by Ashley Carter

The Dark Side:

Category Winner:

"At the End of the Day" by Julienne Hsu

Honorable Mention:

"Vice" by Tina Weier

Honorable Mention:

"Death Wall" by Tina Weier

Religion and Belief:

Category Winner:

"Idols Whom You Serve" by Paul Dion

Honorable Mention:

"Unity through God" by Tina Weier

Honorable Mention:

"Mosque Arches" by Ashley Carter

Humor and Emotion:

Category Winner:

"Irresistible" by Tina Weier

Honorable Mention:

"Playtime" by Tina Weier

Honorable Mention:

"Really Gone Fishin'" by Cecile Ras

Creativity:

Category Winner:

"The Elegance of Sacrifice" by Kori Filipek

Honorable Mention:

"Chechaouen Restaurant" by Ashley Carter

Honorable Mention:

"Competing Talents" by Tina Weier

Biology and the Brain:

Category Winner:

"Graduation Day" by Lana Dion

Honorable Mention:

"Just the Beginning" by Tina Weier

Honorable Mention:

"Extreme Environment" by Tina Weier