Once again this year, we received lots of great photo entries taken by students in spectacular locations.  They bring to life lots of the action, fun and learning that took place on Earth Explore Adventures in the summer of 2008.  But, as always, we had to narrow it down to just a few winners....so here they are.  Enjoy!

Alycia Hanratty grabbed this shot of two leaders (Miranda Thornton and Katrina Toth) joining her in a snack of salmon eggs.  She said they were fresh!  Location is Seward, Alaska. Click picture for larger version.

Taylor Jackson captured not only part of her group, but a rare steam eruption from Kilauea's main caldera.  Location is Kilauea, Hawaii.  Click picture for larger version.

Being in Alaska just makes you want to jump! Fernanda Camou sent this picture of herself and two friends, Eury and Makayla, jumping for joy over Ship Creek.  Location is Anchorage, Alaska.  Click picture for larger version.  

Chelsea Errichetti and her friends are panning for
gold at Hatcher Pass' Independence Gold Mine, a state park in Alaska, on Friday, July 4th, 2008.  Independence Day at Independence Mine! Chelsea is in the blue shirt.  Click picture for larger version.

Rachel Okun brought together the crew of their Alaska Railroad train to pose for a picture with her friends Madison Hauser, and Tara Abrishami.  Location is near Talkeetna, Alaska. 

Eury Gastelum sent this picture of friends enjoying a long Alaskan summer day.  Location is Anchorage, Alaska.  Click on the picture for a larger version.

How is this for being observant? Connor Simpson was able to take this picture of a bald eagle perched on a platform.  Click on the picture for a larger version.

First Place 2008

Second Place 2008

Third Place 2008

Honorable Mention 2008

Honorable Mention 2008

Interested in more photo contest winners?  Click here to view photo contest winners from 2001-2006.