Grand Prize Winner
Charles Herron, 5-time traveler
Wilmington, NC

Children play amongst dancing water fountains during Spain & Portugal in Depth.

Comments from the judges: This year’s grand prize winner captures the playfulness of youth from a perspective we haven’t seen before. We also love how there is a graphic quality to the image.

Culture Winner
Dolores Rebovich, 8-time traveler
Uniontown, PA

This local horseback rider was captured during our Enhanced! Best of the Canadian Rockies: Calgary to Vancouver tour.

Comments from the judges: We really enjoy how this photo is a subtle capture of local life in the Canadian west. It is simple yet shows a local in action amongst a beautiful, lush backdrop.

Nature Winner
Sharon Blais, 35-time traveler
Nampa, ID

Trees frame this landscape shot of Canmore, Canada from our Enhanced! Best of the Canadian Rockies: Calgary to Vancouver tour.

Comments from the judges: The composition of this photo really puts the viewer right in the midst of the location. From the framing of the trees on either side to the blue sky reflecting on the lake, the photo captures an idyllic scene.

Scenery Winner
Claudia Jakubowski, first-time traveler
Schenectady, NY

This enchanting shot of Pfalzgrafenstein Castle in Kaub, Germany was photographed during Romance of the Rhine & Mosel

Comments from the judges: This photo caught our attention because of its dark and earthy color tone which gives the scene an almost mystical and mysterious quality. Bonus points for the dreamy shot’s great composition.

Travelers Winner
James Hammond, 21-time traveler
Aiken, SC

The look of happiness was caught between these two travelers at The Shard in London during our England, Scotland & Wales tour.

Comments from the judges: The connection between these two travelers is what draws us to this photo. Plus, the strong color and clear background really make it stand out.