RDP Abroad 2024 Photo Winners

2024 RDP ABROAD PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS

WINNER NATURE: CANADA INFINITY North of Fernie, BC

“K, GO. You hold your breath as you focus the lens into infinity and click the button to capture the picture.

Again and again. All the practice and education brought you to this moment.

You are here now so just keep moving, 20 seconds at a time and you will be rewarded with the universe smiling back at you for overcoming the fears.

You did it, look.

Kjeryn D. B.A. Sociology

RUNNER-UP NATURE: CANADA SHOULDERS OF GIANTS

Vancouver Island, BC

“This photo was taken on the West Coast Trail, about 5 kilometers south of Nitinaht lake. The forest breathes the essence of life and the coastal ancestors. An old growth cedar dwarfs my hiking buddies further along the trail.”

Blaine N. BA Business Administration

WINNER NATURE: INTERNATIONAL PURA VIDA Near Playa Coyote, Costa Rica

“This photograph was captured in a sudden hurry to get to the beach. The sunset only lasted for a short time, but it metamorphosed into something truly outstanding that day, looking like a painting in the sky, emphasizing how pure life is”

Arynn S. BSc - Biological Sciences

RUNNER-UP

Runmar S. BAA - Film Production

NATURE: INTERNATIONAL

SERENITY AT SUNSET BY THE SHORE Batam, Indonesia

“This was taken on my last day in Batam, Indonesia. I was on a stroll by the beach while the sun slowly sets on the ocean's horizon.“

WINNER CITY VIEW : CANADA RIPPLES IN THE MOONLIGHT Victoria, BC

“Victoria Harbour reflects the lights of downtown on a calm October night. Pictured, you can see the Royal BC museum, as well as the former steamship terminal for the Harbour. A time capsule of a former time in the bay.”

Blaine N. BA Business Administration

RUNNER UP CITY VIEW : CANADA TAKING IN THE CITY FROM THE MOUNTAIN’S EDGE Kelowna, BC

“This photo was taken at the peak of a hike, overlooking the city of Kelowna”

Runmar S. BAA - Film Production

WINNER CITY VIEW: INTERNATIONAL THE HEART OF THE MARINA BAY Marina Bay, Singapore “The Marina Bay Sands is a iconic world class hotel soaring over the city skyline of Singapore. The hotel includes 2,561 room hotel, 120,000 square metre convention-exhibition centre, 74,000 square metre Marina Bay Sands mall, a museum, a large theatre, celebrity chef restaurants, two floating crystal pavilions, art-science exhibits, and the world's largest atrium casino with 500 tables and 1,600 slot machines. This photo was taken during Singapore’s national day where there were lights displaying the Singapore flag on the bottom of the top platform of the hotel.“

Runmar S. BAA - Film Production

RUNNER UP CITY VIEW: INTERNATIONAL LIFE IN PATERNOSTER SQUARE London, England

“The unique architecture and pavement draws the eye to the people passing through Paternoster Square in London.“

Garrett H. BAA - Film Production

WINNER TRADITION: INTERNATIONAL A CAPTURE OF THE ECSTASY OF MARY MAGDALENE Paris, France

“Behind the altar in La Madeleine church, Paris, sits a sculpture lit by the sun, creating an awe inspiring view.“

Garrett H. BAA - Film Production

RUNNER UP TRADITION: INTERNATIONAL

FOLDS, LIGHTS, SAKURA Nagoya, Japan

“The ceiling design of Man-matsuji temple located in the famous Osu Shotengai Shopping District, Nagoya, Japan, showcasing their traditional origami, lanterns and Sakura accents. The traditional origami, lanterns, and Sakura accents hold deep symbolic meanings in Japanese culture, in relation to hope, peace, and purity.“

Alfonso Jose G., Computer Programming Diploma

WINNER STAFF & FACULTY

Zorica C. Student Records Officer

THE COLOURS OF MOSTAR Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovinan

Mostar is a city in southern Bosnia and Herzegovina, sitting on the Neretva River. It’s known for the iconic Old Bridge (Stari Most), a reconstructed medieval arched bridge from which this picture was taken. On the right, you can see the alleys which are full of shops and market stalls. The structure by the river is Koski-Mehmed Pasha Mosque which dates to the 17th century, with striking views of the river & surrounding town.