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Winner
Steve Winter
Freelance

"A CRY FOR THE TIGER"

Finalist
David Guttenfelder
The Associated Press for National Geographic Magazine

"JAPAN'S NUCLEAR REFUGEES"

Finalist
Michael Mullady
Freelance

"BLACK WATERS"

Finalist
Michael Mullady
Freelance


"BLACK WATERS"

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An ariel view of Coca, a boom town that evolved with the discovery of oil in the region. Boom towns such as Coca and Lago Agrio are where many companies have there facilities and the local economy thrives on the oil industry. Just beyond the cities borders remains indigenous lands that are continuously threatened and often contaminated.