About the Energizer Ultimate Photo Contest

No prized scrapbook photo or National Geographic cover shot has ever come from a camera with dead batteries. So it's with weekend warriors like you in mind—as well as award-winning professional photographers like Jim Richardson—that Energizer invented Energizer_® Ultimate Lithium batteries. Energizer_® Ultimate Lithium AA and AAA batteries last up to eight times longer vs. Energizer_® MAX_® (results vary by camera). That means you can take your mind off of your batteries and focus on taking great shots.

Over 3600 people voted for their favorite photo in the Energizer Ultimate Photo Contest. Check out which photo received the most votes, AND the grand prize, in the winners photo gallery! The grand prize winner will receive a photo expedition to Tanzania and Zanzibar with a National Geographic expert. The winning photo will also be published in the December 2008 issue of National Geographic magazine!

Photo Contest Categories (8 categories)

» Adventure/Exploration

From mountain climbing to deep sea diving, this is the category for your best action shots.

» Travel

On the road again? Submit photos from off-the-map places or new perspectives on old favorites.

» Weather

Got a shot of Mother Nature at her best? Or worst? Submit your weather pictures here.

» Science

From Petri dishes to patterns in nature, this category is for photos that find the little bit of science in everything.

» Space

Whether it's the Great Plains or the "great beyond," this is the place for your photos of all things that help us relate to the space around us.

» Wildlife/Nature

From wildlife to spiderwebs to the old Oak tree in your backyard, this category captures the affection we have for animals and the outdoors.

» People/Cultures

Got photos that capture the unique and interesting people you've met? Submit them here.

» Festivals/Celebrations

From the New Orleans Jazz Festival to your own county fair, send in your best pics.

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Photographer Spotlight

Jim Richardson took up photography as a youngster, shooting scenes from his parents' Kansas farm with a second-hand box camera. His early interest led to a career as an award-winning social documentary photographer.

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View Winning Photograph!

Check out which photo received the most votes, and the grand prize, in the winners' photo gallery!

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