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Explore the Elements Photography Contest

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Explore the Elements Photo ContestI am really excited to be nominated to enter the Explore the Elements photo contest by Dave and Deb of the travel blog The Planet D! I have admired their photography for a long time and I am honored that they chose me.

The Thomas Cook Explore the Elements photography Contest features four elements from nature: fire, earth, water and air. It was quite the task going through the past few years of my travel photos trying to narrow down the final four. There are so many good memories for me in my photos. Thanks to all of my friends who helped me narrow it down!

 

                                                                                     FIRE                                                                                         
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I have always been fascinated with photographing sparklers, fire works and recently lava in Hawaii. I chose this image which I took from Brooklyn because to me it represent the immense energy I feel when I’m in New York City.


                                                                               EARTH                                                                                

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This is “Cueva Ventana” or “Window Cave” in English. It’s a magical place in Puerto Rico, you step into a hole in between the roots of a giant Banyan tree and after a brief hike through some huge caves the earth opens up to reveal this stunning view.


                                                                              WATER                                                                                

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As an avid traveler who has been on the road for nearly five years, seeing Iceland by helicopter was so beautiful that it brought tears to my eyes. I had just taken an eleven day road trip around the country and seeing the landscape from the air was an entirely new awe-inspiring experience.


                                                                                      AIR                                                                                          

IMG_87699I chose this photo of Naples, Florida because it has a surreal quality to it, as if you could step down the pier out into eternity. The thing I love the most about sunsets is that while they change constantly, each change of the clouds and light is glorious, even more magnificent than seconds before. It is a reminder to me to embrace change in my own life and see the beauty in every moment.



My Nominations:

★ Foster of A Restless Transplant

★ Oneika of Oneika the Traveler

★ Adam of Our Open Road

★ Josh of Travel with Bender

★ Samantha of My Tan Feet

 


Contest Details:

Explore the Elements is a contest that invites bloggers to showcase the images they’ve captured on their travels. The challenge is to submit photos that capture the essence of each of the elements.

While it isn’t compulsory to submit an image for each of the four elements, you’ve got more chance of winning one of the prizes on offer if you do submit a photograph for each category. It’s also worth noting that to be in with a chance of winning the grand prize of a £5,000 travel fund, you’ll have to submit a photo for all four element categories.

Click here for official rules

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13 Comments

  1. Anthony Gracey says:

    W2G Anna! These photos are super dope, my favorite is probably the Fire – but Air looks quite heavenly. Gluck!

  2. Erin (Travel With Bender) says:

    Game on. But wow!!! These are gorgeous.

  3. Darcy Vawser says:

    Beautiful! Earth was my fave with its amazing colors. Awesome job!

  4. Gabe Wright says:

    These are so epic, beautiful, and majestic in their own way. I love all of them! You have a wonderful eye for capturing such surreal images. These moments would've been lost in time so thanks for sharing

  5. Kimberly Wiederspohn says:

    Absolutely breathtaking! Mother Nature is aww inspiring in all its glory!

  6. Paul Gravdahl says:

    Very nice pic selection, Anna. Good luck with this contest as well!

  7. Kellie Netherwood says:

    Great entries! Love the creative interpretation of the fire category. Good luck with the competition!

  8. Suze The Luxury Columnist says:

    Cueva Ventana looks beautiful and I love your Fire photo. I’ve just entered this challenge too

    Suze | LuxuryColumnist

  9. Jeniffer says:

    Wow, these photos are truly amazing because they show me how beautiful is planet Earth.
    I hope I can visit very many places on this planet until I’m still young and restless.

  10. Hannah @Getting Stamped says:

    Great entries, really love the image from NYC under Fire! Best of luck in the competition.

  11. Catherine says:

    Such beautiful photos! The earth one is my favourite, it does look truly magical!

  12. Noel says:

    Loved the images and my favorite is your fireworks, that is simply stunning….good luck Anna!

  13. The Four Elements of Travel says:

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