Announcing the Winners of the Nigera Photo Contest!!

Dear Readers,

My apologies for the long absence! I've had work to do (shocking I know), but that doesn't excuse my neglect of this popular contest.

So! The winners!

OVERALL, and LANDSCAPE: with 8 comments, is by Katherine, with this beautiful sunset on the way to Gwarinpa!

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PEOPLE: There was a TIE for this category, which is not surprising considering how vibrant the people of Nigeria are!

The tie is between "No Standing" by Simona and "Her Shadow" by Jeff!





No Standing













Her Shadow












Other:






This photograph was by a young expat! Fiona! Who took "Beads"in her first week in Abuja! Just goes to show that the country makes an impression on everyone--and quickly!!



I hope all of you enjoyed the contest!! Let me know if you have other pictures or articles about Nigeria that you'd like to share!

Best,
Alena

Nigeria Photo Contest Twenty-Sixth Entry: Landscape

Dear All,

This could have been titled under culture, or people, but since its mostly land/city, I figured it was a landscape.

This one is also by Sam, who has submitted a few other photographs.

This is titled "Lagos' best drive through".

From Sam: "I was inspired by the justaposition between functioning and dysfunctional as a representation of Nigerians and their government. Apparently, this restaurant is one of the best take away places in the city (look at the fancy car parked beside it)."

This photograph is set in Lagos, July 2008 and perhaps represents how tenacious Nigerians are--this woman is obviously running a business in the most unlikely and precarious of places!

COMMENT if you like it!

Best,
Alena

Nigeria Photo Contest Twenty-Fifth Entry: Culture

Dear all,

So many last minute entries!! Sorry for the crowding--make sure to scroll down all the way and also check out the October photos!

Here is another picture from Sam.

"Marvel of Nigerian Engineering" taken in Lagos, July 2008.

Hope you like it! COMMENT if you do.

Best,
Alena

Nigeria Photo Contest Twenty-Fourth Entry: Landscape

Dear All,

Really, this is a 'city scape' but close enough. This is the last entry from Fiona, who has many well-received pictures.

This one was taken in October 2010, in Abuja.

It is titled "Standing Tall"

Enjoy! COMMENT if you like it!

Best,
Alena

Nigeria Photo Contest Twenty-Third Entry: Other

Dear Readers,

Here's another post from Fiona. It is (for obvious reasons) titled "Eggs".

It was taken in October of 2010 in Abuja.

Hope you enjoy!

Best,
Alena

Nigeria Photo Contest Twenty-Second Entry: Landscape

Dear Readers,

This is another photograph from the lovely Fiona.

Can you believe these pictures were taken from her camera phone?!

This one is called "Abuja Sunset On The Road"

Hope you like it! COMMENT on it if you do!

Best,
Alena

Nigeria Photo Contest Twenty-first Entry: People

Dear Readers,

Here is another one from Chiara.

This one is taken in Abuja, October 2010, and is titled: "The joy of praying"

Hope you like it!

Best,
Alena

Nigeria Photo Contest Twentieth Entry: People

Dear Readers,

This one is from Chiara, an Italian who came to Abuja a month ago! She has submitted two photos.

This first is titled "Women's Gaze" taken at Gurara Falls in October 2010.

Hope you are enjoying all the photos! Comment if you like them!

Best,
Alena

Nigeria Photo Contest Nineteenth Entry: Landscape

Dear Readers,

This is another one from Jeff!

This one is titled "Storm Coming" and was taken at Lake Chad, September 2010.

COMMENT if you like it!

Best,
Alena

Nigeria Photo Contest Eighteenth Entry: Culture

Dear Readers,

This entry is from Jeff.

It was taken in Adamawa State in August of 2010. It is titled "Get In The Car!"

Hope you like it! COMMENT if you do!

Best,
Alena

Nigeria Photo Contest Sixteenth Entry: Other/People

Dear Readers,

This is the last day of the photo contest.

This submission is by Monica, an Abuja Expats member.

She wrote the following about the picture:

This is a picture of something like a storyteller from Minna. (november 2008). Every child was stunned looking at his old and broken dolls, and listening to his words in Hausa language.

“Go under the table”, someone told me when I was looking. And so I did. Then I discovered that under the table children not only could listen the stories, but also interact with dolls. I loved it, because that man was feeding the fantasy and imagination of many children that may not receive any doll this Christmas.

COMMENT on the photo if you like it!

Best,
Alena

Nigeria Photo Contest Fourteenth Entry: Other

Dear all,

This photograph is titled "Pumpkin Pepper" and is by Fiona, a young Abuja Expat. She is now on her...3rd or 4th week here? Perhaps this pepper changed itself for Halloween?

This was taken in Abuja.

COMMENT if you like it!

Best,
Alena

Nigeria Photo Contest Eleventh Entry: People

Hey all,

Another Abuja Expat submission!

This is from Jeff and it is titled "Her Shadow" and was taken in Katsina city, January 2010.

Please COMMENT on the photographs that you like so that they can move closer to winning the prize of best picture in their category!!

Best,
Alena

Nigeria Photo Contest Tenth Entry: People

Dear all,

I'm doing this one a bit out of order (I've been doing 2 people, 2 landscape, 2 other then repeating) but I really like it.

Its called "On The Way!". It was taken by Irene and her 6 year old daughter Amelie, on the way to Gurara Waterfalls.

Remember to COMMENT on the pictures you like!

Best,
Alena

Nigeria Photo Contest Ninth Entry: Landscape

Dear Readers,

This is another entry by Simona, this time in the landscape category.

The photograph is called "Amazing Nature" and was photographed in Bauchi State.

Hope you like it! Remember to COMMENT on your favorite picture!

Best,
Alena

Nigeria Photo Contest Eighth Entry: People

Dear Readers,

This is from Sibo, a French photographer. It was taken in Abuja, and the photograph has no name.

What do you think it should be called?

Best,
Alena

Nigeria Photo Contest Fourth Entry: Landscape

Dear Readers,

This photo is by Katherine. She was born and raised in Lagos, and now resides in Abuja. Her family has been here in Nigeria since 1972. I'm sure she's seen some big chances!

Her photograph was taken sometime last year on the road going to Gwarinpa.

What a beautiful scene! Make sure to COMMENT on the photo if you like it!

Best,
Alena

Nigeria Photo Contest Third Entry: Landscape

Dear Readers,

Make sure to COMMENT on the pictures you like so that I can tally your responses.

This photograph is from Laine Strutton, taken taken on the banks of the Obuasi River
(name of the village unknown) in the Niger Delta.

This could technically also fall under the people category, but I'm putting it in landscape for now.

Hope you like this one!

Best,
Alena

Nigeria Photo Contest First Entry: People

Dear all,

This photograph was submitted by Simona--an Italian who's lived in Nigeria for 15 years!

The Post that gets the MOST COMMENTS for that category will be considered to be the winner! So if you LIKE this photograph, comment a lot!

This photograph was taken in January 2010 on Bauchi Road.

This photograph is titled: "No Standing."

Hope you enjoy this and the many other photographs!
Best,
Alena