Traveling Without a Passport
As the year draws to a close, so does our Best Travel Photo of 2016 contest. We want to thank everyone who entered and submitted their favourite 2016 travel moment for consideration. Sadly there can only be one winner but it was an incredibly difficult decision for our judges as they combed through over 4000 exceptional entries.
So…did you win?
Let’s find out!
We’re starting with the top nine and working our way down to the grand prize winner!
What did The Broke Backpacker like about this photo?
This was an insanely tough group of photos to make a decision on, there’s some real talent here and choosing a clear winner was not easy. What I really like about Vision’s of Grace photo is that she placed something very simple into the foreground of the shot – two pairs of walking boots. This tells a story and raises questions, so much so that at first you don’t even really notice the truly stunning backdrop of blue lakes and rolling hills. I personally find the use of walking boots a lot more powerful than having a person in the foreground and it works really well with the overall composition of the shot. Walking boots shout out to me – adventure and trekking! Two pairs of walking boots shout at – Going on an adventure with a loved one…
Congratulations to our second place winner as they will be receiving a year-long premium subscription to Photler: the ultimate photography website!
Regularly priced at $35 USD a month, our second place winner will enjoy all the premium features without any of the cost. A premium Photler account gets you: advanced statistics and analytics on your photos, your own newsletter, no limits on photo sizes and more!
And now for our grand prize winner, a unanimous decision by our judges…
Remember, this lucky photographer wins $1000 in travel credits to select an adventure of their choosing…
Here we are!
Congratulations to Karl Kirt who presented us with this stunning shot:
Some of our judges had this to say:
As a photographer, I pay attention to all technical aspects of photos – yes, it’s well framed, the exposure compensation is definitely correct, the depth of field underlines the beauty of the place… But this photo is much more than that. It tells a story that is understandable for everyone, in every language. It’s a form of photo essay that opens our eyes to a much more complex meaning of ‘traveling’. It’s about being present wherever you are. Being close to the nature. Being a human and discovering how big that issue is. – Piotr Kulczycki of Photler
This image has a stunning backdrop, and the lighting is magical. The girl’s blue jacket pops nicely and the dog along with its story is also adorable. This image really stood out to me and should definitely be the winner. – Cailin O’Neil of Travel Yourself
I picked Karl’s gorgeous snowy mountain picture as my top pick because the lighting, composition, and energy in the photo blew me away. It’s an already beautiful scene, but adding the subject (and the dog of course) really makes the picture pop. I felt like I connected with the image and its story instantly. It was tough to choose, but this is my favorite for sure! – Helene of Helene in Between
Honesty is important to me when it comes to imagery. As it becomes ever challenging to capture real moments in a world that’s always ready for its photo op I felt like this image really came out on top. Simple but straight composition with a good lightning, all elements that work together to support an honest moment. Not to mention the stunning landscape really makes this picture spring to life. – Jesus, Head of Design at TourRadar
Founded in 2010, TourRadar is a company comprised of a geeky bunch of travel experts dedicated to helping other travellers easily compare and book their perfect tour. With over 15 different nationalities in our team and offices spread across Australia, Europe and North America, they work to deliver the best possible advice and tour booking experience.
