Travel Contest Winners Celebrate the Beauty of Earth

7. “Can You Feel The Love” By Preeti And Prashant Chacko

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Honorable Mention in the Travel Category

Description: “One morning in Maasai Mara, we photographed this mating pair against the backdrop of the mountains in the background. The scene for us seemed to be something right out of the lion king.”

8. “Colorful Streets” By Saurabh Sirohiya

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Honorable Mention in the Travel Category

Description: “Vibrant sarees hang against Jodhpur's blue walls as an elderly woman walks by with her cane - everyday life woven into the timeless charm of the Blue City.”

9. “Sub-Zero Companionship” By Khaichuin Sim

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Honorable Mention in the Travel Category

Description: “As sunset falls over Mongolia’s taiga, reindeer herders gather around a campfire, sharing warmth with their animals. One of the country’s last reindeer-herding communities, fewer than 500 remain. This portrait reflects their resilience, traditions, and enduring bond with the reindeer.”

10. “Meteora Monasteries” By Bill Wilkins

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Honorable Mention in the Travel Category

Description: “This photograph captures the remarkable landscape of Meteora. Towering stone pillars rise from the valley floor, monasteries seem to grow naturally from the cliffs. The warm, golden light invites the viewer to reflect on solitude, faith, and the enduring beauty of this extraordinary place.”

11. “Sacred Twin Flames” By Héctor Ruiz

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Honorable Mention in the Travel Category

Description: “A striking low-key portrait of two young ritual snake dancers in traditional paint and cowrie shells, illuminated by candlelight.”

12. “Ancient Paths” By Preeti And Prashant Chacko

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Honorable Mention in the Travel Category

Description: “One beautiful sunset evening on the dried lake bed of Amboseli, we saw a herd of elephants in the distance. We wanted to photograph them in this beautiful setting, and waited for the herd to align with the fork on the ground. We then found a high vantage point to capture this frame.”

13. “Splash Of Color” By Saurabh Sirohiya

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3rd Place in the Travel Category

Description: “A crowd of devotees, drenched in crimson in celebration as a man hurls yellow-tinted liquid mid-air during Holi at Barsana, all singing folk songs together - chaos, color, and collective euphoria captured in a single throw.”