The World Press Photo jury has selected a photo by British photographer Tim Hetherington as photo of the year 2007. It shows an exhausted US soldier, one hand covering his face, resting in a bunker.
The World Press Photo for 2007 by Tim Hetherington
“This image shows the exhaustion of a man - and the exhaustion of a nation,” says jury chairman Gary Knight. “There’s a human quality to this picture. It says that conflict is the basis of this man’s life,” adds jury member MaryAnne Golon.
The winning photo is part of a picture story Hetherington made on assignment in Afghanistan for US magazine Vanity Fair. The soldier in the photo is resting in a bunker known as Restrepo, named after a member of his platoon who was recently killed.
Along with the award Tim Hetherington will receive a cash prize of 10,000 euros and a new camera.
A record number of 5019 photographers from 125 countries submitted work for the 51st edition of World Press Photo. The jury awarded prizes in ten categories.
Dutch photographer Pieter ten Hoopen of the French photo agency Agence Vu won first prize in the Daily Life Stories category with photos of the town of Kitezh in Russia.
Pieter ten Hoopen’s winning entry in the Daily Life Stories category
An exhibition of winning photos can be seen at the Oude Kerk in Amsterdam from 29 April to 22 June. It will then embark on a world tour.
Listen to MaryAnne Golon, Word Press Photo jury member
Listen to Gary Knight, World Press Photo jury chairman
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