World Press Photos 2008 awarded

The black-and-white image of a sheriff searching an evicted house at gunpoint has been named the best press photo of 2008. The photo by American Anthony Suau won the 10,000 euro prize at the World Press Photo Awards in Amsterdam on Friday.

Two photographers from Switzerland also received a prize - both came third: Jean Revillard from Rezo.ch won with his picture "Hachim, Afghan migrant in Patras, Greece" in the sub-category "Individual people".

Philippe Dudouit from Contact Press Images with "Tuareg rebels in Mali" in the subcategory "Groups".

The exhibition is also coming to Zurich
A total of 63 photojournalists from 27 countries received awards in ten different categories. 490 participants submitted pictures for the competition. The award-winning photos will be exhibited in Amsterdam's Oude Kerk from May 4 to June 28. From May 8 to 31, the traveling exhibition will be on display in the Papiersaal in Sihlcity. The organizer is Keystone, as the Swiss photo agency announced on Friday.

(Image source: Keystone)