The Artist Gallery’s 2026 Travel Contest Winners Celebrate The Beauty Of The World (24 Pics)

14. “Sharing The Planes” By Julijana Zandersone

2nd Place in the Travel Category

Description: “A hot-air balloon passes above the plains of Tanzania as a lone giraffe stands below. Seen from the air, their difference in scale becomes part of the vast landscape.”

15. “Harvesting The Dawn” By Yoshiki Nakamura

Honorable Mention in the Travel Category

Description: “At sunrise near Hoi An, Vietnam, a fisherman skillfully works among sweeping nets and a small boat, gathering the morning catch in a sea of golden light.”

16. “Beyond The Pattern” By Andy Marty

Honorable Mention in the Travel Category

Description: “In a moment of stillness, one face emerges from a tapestry of painted bodies, drawing the viewer beyond the striking artistry to the humanity within. Photographed in Ethiopia's Omo Valley, this portrait celebrates the Surma people's rich cultural traditions.”

17. “Silken Sands” By Héctor Ruiz

Honorable Mention in the Travel Category

Description: “Layers of soft, orange sand dunes roll toward the horizon, their sweeping curves highlighted by subtle highlights and soft shadows. A rocky ridge breaks the sea of sand on the right, providing a sense of scale and grounding to the expansive, timeless landscape.”

18. “Reflection” By Gary Goldsmith

Honorable Mention in the Travel Category

Description: “A man with head lowered walks along a wall. His distorted reflection is visible on the glass covering of an information board. His figure completes the composition.”

19. “First Light On The Sea Of Stone” By Colas Decloitre

Honorable Mention in the Travel Category

Description: “At sunrise, the first light reaches Campo de Piedra Pómez in Catamarca, Argentina, revealing a surreal landscape shaped by ancient volcanic activity. Thousands of pale stone formations stretch toward the horizon, carved by wind and time across an immense volcanic plateau.”

20. “Sacred Fire Ritual” By Héctor Ruiz

Honorable Mention in the Travel Category

Description: “A young practitioner holds a multi-tiered brass oil lamp high during the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony along the Varanasi ghats. Wisps of smoke and the bright, intense flame illuminate his focused expression against the dark background. The image captures a powerful moment of devotion and ritual light.”

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