Grand Prize Winner
Wynne Crombie, 2-time traveler
Nicholasville, KY

This slice-of-life snapshot of a local pâtissière setting up shop was taken during our Romance of the Rhine & Mosel River Cruise.

Comments from the judges: We were impressed at how this photo was expertly framed to naturally draw the viewer’s eye toward its subject, capturing an authentic moment of everyday life in an organic way. Additionally, the challenging lighting of the location required a high degree of technical skill on the part of the photographer, who chose just the right exposure to make the setting come alive.

Honorable Mention
Margaret Minor, 8-time traveler
Chula Vista, CA

This high-concept photo of the Cube houses of Rotterdam was taken during our Holland & Belgium in Springtime River Cruise.

Comments from the judges: The photographer took her time to compose this kaleidoscopic shot with love and care, capturing an already-unique subject from an unusual angle, establishing nearly perfect symmetry within the frame.

Honorable Mention
Charlene McNally, first-time traveler
Benicia, CA

A local piper plays a tune amidst a colorful Irish landscape in this photo taken on our Ireland in Depth vacation.

Comments from the judges: We couldn’t help but tap our toes to the sight of this photograph, featuring a subject in action who evokes a quintessential image of the Emerald Isle. The musician’s instrument and dress offer insights into traditional Irish culture, while vibrancy and texture of the scenery in the background enhance its soul-stirring effect.

Honorable Mention
Dolores Rebovich, 9-time traveler
Uniontown, PA

A traveler captured this photo of canoes coming and going from a pier at Lake Louise on our Enhanced! Best of the Canadian Rockies: Calgary to Vancouver vacation.

Comments from the judges: This gorgeous photo captures a multitude of elements within its frame, inviting the viewer to survey the landscape of snowcapped mountains and thick forests reflected in the placid waters of the lake below. The photographer also displays an excellent eye for color, as the red canoes contrast pleasingly with the blue-green surface of Lake Louise.

Honorable Mention
Claudia Jakubowski, first-time traveler
Schenectady, NY

This photo of the sun setting behind the riverside town of Bacharach, Germany was taken on our Romance of the Rhine & Mosel River Cruise.

Comments from the judges: We were captivated by the dramatic and moody lighting on display in this photo, offering a unique perspective of a typical riverside scene. The flare of the clouds combine with the stark angles of the hilly landscape and medieval European architecture to give the photo a unique dimension that caught our eye and made us take pause.