Jim Cross, Director of the Champlain College International Education Office, welcomes everyone to the awards ceremony for the 2016 International Photo Competition. The annual competition is judged by a panel of experts and is open to students, faculty and staff. the entries are displayed in the Miller Information Commons in April.

New this year - The President's Choice Award picked by President Donald Laackman. (see the winner below)

You can see all the entries at the MIC through April 27, 2016

ARCHITECTURE

1st Place: Alejandra Rodriguez

In wandering the streets of Hanoi - an endless maze of street cuisine and busy lifeways - I found myself at a crossing, and only accidentally turned my head to the side. I wasn't expecting this scene - a lively glimpse into a still bursting neighborhood whose central artery had been converted into train tracks. I stood here for several moments and marveled at the miraculous way in which humans interact with these concrete and endearing infrastructures, while still managing to maintain the generative relationships that enable their lives to flourish in the face of 'progress'.

2nd Place: Kayla Williford

While exploring the city of Bratislava, the capitol of Slovakia, I came across this beautiful church which was situated near a busy road. Between the building and the passing cars, panes of glass were situated; this picture depicts the reflection of the church from a shattered glass-pane. I constantly try to find new and exciting angles for my photography, and between the sunlight, broken glass, and the situation of the church, I was able to capture this unique photo.

3rd Place: Courtney Fuller

I was on my last few hours in Paris and I climbed to the top of the Arc de Triumph and I did not have money for the telescope, but I though it would look cool if I could but the telescope in with the Eiffel tower in the background.

LANDSCAPE / NATURAL WORLD

1st Place: Nic Anderson

Lake Hauroko, the deepest lake in New Zealand, lies in the Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. This area typically receives over 20 FEET of rain per year and as such, this boat dock had three levels, with the bottom two typically flooded many times of year.

2nd Place: Kayla Williford

While traveling through Austria, I had the opportunity to take a cable car up Untersberg, a massif of the Berchtesgaden Alps which borders Germany and Austria. By hiking farther up the mountain, I reached this astonishing view; the distant mountains radiated a pronounced blue shade, which left for a breathtaking view. Being able to be in a place where civilization is miles below, and only sharing the view with the mountain peaks and clouds around, truly reciprocates the beauty of the world we live in.

3rd Place: Amila Nuhodzic

My father took my cousins and I to a very large nature reservation with hiking trails, lots of trees, and huge caves. It was so nice to see my country in this peaceful state. Walking through the city shows many scars from the war so it was quite literally a breath of fresh air to see this view.

PEOPLE & CULTURE

1st Place: Zack Watson

Young schoolchild in uniform on a Maasai reserve.

2nd Place: Gary Scudder

This is a picture of a gentleman disappearing into the labyrinth of the ancient city of Sana'a, Yemen. I left my hotel and decided to follow him, and in no time at all I was magnificently lost. I hope that he, and that magnificent city and its wonderful inhabitants, survive.

3rd Place: Thomas Rose

This was taken in a small bar in the Barrio Alto district of Lisbon. The bar is called Vou de Camões, after the famous Portuguese poet. I stopped in for a drink after riding into the city and was lucky enough to get this shot. Lisbon is a very romantic city, this shot captures that.

PEOPLE’S CHOICE

Architecture: Abigail Stoner

When I first arrived at the National Museum in Barcelona I was disappointed that the Font Magica was not running. However, when I made it to the top of the hill that the museum is situated on, I was struck by the view of the entire city framed by the mountains topped with Tibidabo Catedral del Sagrat Cor. To me, this image not only represents Barcelona, but also all it has to offer. If you take the time to appreciate the city, you'll never be disappointed.

Landscape/Natural World: Nic Anderson

Lake Hauroko, the deepest lake in New Zealand, lies in the Fiordland National Park and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. This area typically receives over 20 FEET of rain per year and as such, this boat dock had three levels, with the bottom two typically flooded many times of year.

People and Culture: Courtney Fuller

My first tour in Ireland was to Wicklow County and one part of the tour was horseback riding. I was able to ride through the green hills of Ireland and meet this fine fella at the barn. He was also very interested in what I was doing as well.

PRESIDENT’S CHOICE

People and Culture: Elizabeth Scott

I came across this class Fiat while lost in Rome, and it screams Italy to me.