PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERS CUP HONORS PHOTOGRAPHER ERNST EGENER FROM GERMANY

LONDON (March 2009) - Photographer Ernst Egener of Germany was presented with the 3rd Annual Photography Masters Cup Nominee Award in the category of Nature at a prestigious live online Winners and Nomination Ceremony presented by International Color Awards to recognize excellence in color photography.

Thousands of images were received from ninety-two countries. The nominated photographers were selected by a who's who Judging Panel from the international photography community, including Christie's (New York), National Geographic (Washington) and Fox Broadcasting Company (Los Angeles). The Panel reviewed the images online over an eight week period and Ernst's "at the beach," an exceptional image entered in the nature category, received a high percentage of votes overall.

"The Masters Cup celebrates photographers who operate at the highest levels of their craft," said the awards Creative Director, Basil O'Brien. "Ernst's work represents color photography at its finest and we're pleased to present him with the title of Nominee."

You can view the 3rd Annual Winners Gallery online at www.photomasterscup.com.

INTERNATIONAL COLOR AWARDS, PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERS CUP is the leading international award honoring excellence in color photography. This celebrated event shines a spotlight on the best professional and non-professional photographers worldwide and honors the finest images with the highest achievements in color photography.