Awarded pictures from Germany

The eye of a southern ground-hornbill.

The eye of a southern ground-hornbill. The bird has remarkably long, wiry eyelashes. As different species have adapted to meet specific needs and inhabit varied environments, the eye has evolved with an extraordinary diversity of specialization.

The eye of a blue Macaw

The eye of a blue macaw is surrounded by a featherless golden rim. As different species have adapted to meet specific needs and inhabit varied environments, the eye has evolved with an extraordinary diversity of specialization.

The eye of a jumping spider

The eye of a jumping spider. The spider’s eight eyes facilitate exceptional spatial and focusing abilities as it hunts its prey. As different species have adapted to meet specific needs and inhabit varied environments, the eye has evolved with an extraordinary diversity of specialization.

The eye of a red-eyed tree frog

The eye of a red-eyed tree frog. The frog is active at night, and during the day covers its bright red eyes with a golden membrane that allows in just enough light for the animal to detect the movement of any possible predator. As different species have adapted to meet specific needs and inhabit varied environments, the eye has evolved with an extraordinary diversity of specialization.

• Year 2008
• Photographer Hans-Jürgen and Heidi Koch
• Nationality Germany
• Organization / Publication for Stern
• Category Nature stories
• Prize 3rd prize
• Date30-09-2008
• Country Germany
• Place Freiburg
• World Press Organization

Tagged awarded germany, Eye, Hans Jürgen, Heidi Koch