Canadian Paul Nicklen's colorful story on salmon netted first prize in the nature-stories category.
While most of the news pictures centered on war, one SARS image was awarded a prize. Third prize in the daily-life category went to Wuhan Daily News photographer Qiu Yan.
The photo shows a wedding party crossing a street, wearing masks. The newspaper, however, ended up in court because of the picture, which according to some was staged. Reports suggest the subjects of the photo are suing the photographer for payment.
The supposed couple said they were employees at a store.
World Press Photo officials say they are gathering information on the controversy to see whether or not they need to make a statement on the matter.
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