Photo Contest
Congratulations to our 2019 Photo Contest Winners!
Thank you to everyone who entered. To view all the images, see our facebook album.
Fan Favourite & Landscape Winning Photo:
Max Jones, "A Different Perspective"
"During my time studying abroad in Australia, i had the fortunate chance to travel to New Zealand and explore the large mountain ranges and beautiful scenery. While visiting Aoraki/Mount Cook (the tallest mountain in New Zealand) I was taken back by the beauty and sheer size of the land mass. It made me feel similar to the way I felt on exchange. Exchange has broadened my horizons and made me realize how little I am in comparison to the greater world. I decided to flip the photo upside down as I was located in the southern hemisphere and used an optical ball to flip the mountain giving you both the perspective that I was seeing and the 'theoretical view from the northern hemisphere.'"
People & Culture:
Yeon Soo Suzy Lee, "Palace Reflections"
"I've always heard that going on
International Learning:
Laurel Moyse, "Shalekhet"
"This is a photograph of the Shalekhet (Fallen Leaves) installation in the Memory Void at the Jewish Museum in Berlin. It represents memories of the victims of war. The history of Jewish people is deeply tied to the city of Berlin. Looking down at the iron faces was a
Thank you to our Judges
Morgan Kuepfer – Western Student
Morgan has participated in numerous international learning opportunities during her time as a student at Western University. She went on exchange to the University of Nice in France, has acted as an International Learning Ambassador, and was the winner of the International Learning Category of the 2018 Photo Contest.
Frank Neufeld – Graphic Designer & Photographer – Western Communications and Public Affairs
Frank is an award-winning visual communicator creating content in a variety of disciplines, including graphic design, illustration, photography and video. His photography work focuses on environmental portraiture, bringing studio lighting on location to offer full creative control.
Alyssa Szilagyi – International Learning Coordinator, Western International
In her role at Western International, Alyssa supports students going abroad through programs in Asia and Oceania. During her time as a student at Western University, Alyssa went on exchange to the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom, and has acted as an International Learning Ambassador, an English Conversation Program Leader, as well as an International Transitions Program Assistant.