2008: 10 Years and Under - Highly Commended
Brittany Fried (United States)
Treetop jigsaw
'I took this photo at the Forest Reserve Institute of Malaysia outside Kuala Lumpur. Looking at the forest canopy, I was intrigued that something as simple as treetops could look as beautiful. They slotted together like a jigsaw and the thought of a giant puzzle made me think how amazing Earth is and how small humans are.' Teaks are tropical hardwood trees and their timber is used for making furniture and flooring. When a teak rainforest is old enough, the high, dense canopy cuts out daylight, and only a few plants can survive on the darkened floor beneath. Three quarters of Malaysia's land is forested, and about two thirds of that is virgin rainforest.
Nikon Coolpix S9.
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