Grand Prize Winner

Don Browers, 17-time traveler
Omaha, NE

This dramatic and perfectly captured picture of a daring Mongolian rider and his steed was taken on our Mongolia & the Gobi Desert adventure.

Comments from the judges: This photograph is highly impressive, capturing such an intense moment full of action, movement, and emotion with such clarity and precision. The expressions of both the rider and the horse, along with the perfect framing of the scene within the environment, make this photograph a true work of art.

Scenery Winner

Carl Selander, 8- time traveler
Oxford, CT

Surrounded by rich blue water, this Antarctic burst of ice is truly striking in this photo taken on our Antarctic Circle Expedition: Journey through Antarctica adventure.

Comments from the judges: This bursting iceberg in Antarctica is purposefully framed in the center, dividing the deep blues of the sky and ocean. The reflection and gentle waves in the water add texture and depth to the photograph.

Wildlife Winner

Elizabeth Leibham, 2-time traveler
Parrish, FL

This crystal-clear shot of a hippo basking in bubbling water was taken on our Ultimate Africa: Botswana, Zambia & Zimbabwe Safari adventure

Comments from the judges: A stunning shot of a hippo coming up for air, this picture has sharp detail and a very professional composition. The bubbling water surrounding the animal is crisp and full of movement and detail, drawing the viewer’s eye to the centered colorful eye of the hippo.

Local People Winner

Barbara Robert, 15-time traveler
Berlin, MD

This photo of a local woman and a vibrant, mesmerizing sea of incense was taken on our Inside Vietnam adventure.

Comments from the judges: The photographer captures a breathtaking scene of a local woman drying incense. The composition perfectly juxtaposes the patterns and color of the incense with the stillness and light of the white pathway.

Fellow Traveler Winner

Rosalind P Leiser, 25-time traveler
Royal Oak, MI

Vividly striking and richly hued, this eye-catching temple photo was taken on our Mongolia & the Gobi Desert adventure.

Comments from the judges: This photograph captures the colorful textures and movement of the environment in contrast with the traveler’s light blue jacket and attire. Using a square crop, the photographer frames the traveler in the temple, showing an immersive experience.