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Simon van Lierde, Age 12, Netherlands, People—Grand Prize Winner

Photo: Boy on a swing
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Here are the winning photos from the International Photography Contest 2008 for Kids. Look for the May issue of National Geographics Kids magazine to find out more about the winners and look for details online for the International Photo Contest 2009 for Kids in the late summer.

People
Grand Prize Winner
Simon van Lierde, Age 12
Netherlands
ON NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC.COM
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  • Photo: Cat staring straight ahead

    Cats

    Look at cute pictures of cats grooming, playing, and more!

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  • Photo: Sand dunes, Oman

    Desert Landscapes

    Take a look at pictures of the driest places on the globe.

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  • Photo: Tourists looking up at Ramses statues

    Ancient Egypt

    Take a look at ancient artifacts.

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  • Photo: Rhythmic gymnast

    Awesome Athletes

    Twisting...bending...jumping. See all the different ways the human body can move, just in time for National Recess Week.

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  • Photo: Multiple rows of pumpkins

    Fall Scenes

    Look at colorful pictures of pumpkins and leaves.

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  • Photo: Miniature horse foal and egret in a field

    Miniature Horses

    We're not horsing around ... these tiny animals are for real! Check out pictures of miniature horses.

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