Scott Naysmith, a postgraduate student from the Department of Social Policy.
Policy makers and politicians are increasingly concerned with the ease with which infectious diseases transfer between animals and humans. One of the most alarming diseases to cross over has been bird flu. In many parts of the world, traditional markets have been labelled the source of disease, due to the proximity of birds and people. This photo of a bird slaughterer's work space illustrates this intimacy, and demonstrates the challenges to effective disease containment.
This photo, part of a series, won the Special Portfolio Prize.