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www.asiangeo.com Celebrating 17 years of Asia without borders Photography Competition PEOPLE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2016 This category considers portraits from all over Asia, reflecting one of the region’s greatest assets: the warmth and beauty of its people. ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2016 One of the most important components of ASIAN Geographic is conservation. In homage to this, this category highlights some of the most relevant conservation issues in the region. Photos must be taken within Asia. ARCHITECTURE/LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2016 From the most iconic Asian buildings to the distinctive wonders of nature, this category welcomes the best of Asia’s designs, manmade or otherwise. WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2016 Some of the world’s most extraordinary wildlife exists in Asia, on land and underwater. This category showcases the best images of the region’s incredible and diverse creatures. YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2016 Photos: Past finalists and winners Monthly Photo Competition facebook.com/asiangeo No matter where you’re from in the world, you are eligible to enter in this category if: • You are below 21 on date of submission (proof of age is mandatory with submissions) • Photos are of Asia (see UN Geoscheme of Asia region)