Black Picture, 1st prize
George M. Wedding
Mercury News
Mercury News
01 January, 1980
The eruption of Mount St. Helens: The body of eight-year-old Andy Karr lies at the back of his father's truck, tossed there by strong winds. The bodies of his father and brother were found nearby.
Through our education programs, the World Press Photo Foundation encourages diverse accounts of the world that present stories with different perspectives.
Our exhibitions showcase stories that make people stop, feel, think and act to a worldwide audience.
Our annual contest recognizes and rewards the best in photojournalism and documentary photography.