The Great Outdoors 2008 Gallery

As we face the continued effects of global warming, pollution and industrialization, it is important to show just how precious our planet is and why we need to preserve it. It was with this thought in mind that Photo District News once again teamed up with National Geographic Traveler to introduce the first annual The Great Outdoors photo contest—a photographic competition that was deliberately created to celebrate the beauty of nature and humanity’s place in it, whether braving deadly waterfalls in a kayak or simply enjoying the breathtaking view of a garden from a nearby window.

Check it out here.