Best of the Week

“A lot of times we’ll say we got so lucky, but half the battle is just getting and being there. The best advice is to simply get out and shoot – only then you might achieve “luck”.

“I wanted to capture the beautiful and calm atmosphere of this morning. It was important to me to show how I felt. I wanted to bring the magical moment to life in the photo for everyone looking at it to actually feel the freedom. I also wanted it to be real – that’s why I decided to go with this natural and light edit.”

“The creation of my own images is definitely therapeutic to me, but they also contain a profound wish to also help others, even if it’s just to let them relax for a brief moment while they delve into the scene or, even better, to make viewers stop, watch, read, integrate, feel, and reach deeper levels of significance that will enrich their present moment.”

“The photograph that won the contest was taken about a month ago. It was a cloudy day and I went to the peak ‘Memory’. As I was climbing, I saw a person walking on the path with the view of the peak in the background – I was astounded and had to catch the moment.”

“We knew we wanted to climb a mountain during the midnight sun this summer. We were unsure which one to choose until we found one picture from a mountain top that had an incredible view. We gambled on that one picture and decided to hike that mountain. It turned out to be the best decision we could have made.”

“Since I had only gone during the warmer seasons, this was my first trip visiting it in the snow. I made the drive up into the mountains with my dad, and when we arrived at the lake in the forest it was incredible.”

“If I learned anything from the winning photo, it’s that when an opportunity presents itself, just go for it. When you learn about a new fascinating spot, drop plans and go see it!”

“We began hiking early in the morning and arrived right at sunrise. When I sent the drone up in the air, I could not believe the light and the conditions I was getting. This place has been shot before so I tried to do something completely different, using video and trying to capture the sunrise light with the volcano in a unique manner.”

“I began seeking adventure, stuff to do, and stumbled on some travel content creators on Instagram. They inspired me and encouraged me to do the same – to explore, capture, and make a living from it. I didn’t need much to be convinced; I quit my job after four months, bought a camera and started a road trip to discover East Java.”

“I often incorporate a bit of a fade/gradient to help lead the eye and simplify things. I generally try to keep my images somewhat minimal so there is a clear focus on the main subject. Then pop the ocean blues as my signature color, which you can also notice in the winning shot.”