Location: Sevilla, Spain

Description: ​​My favorite place in Sevilla, beautiful structures surrounded by talent of musicians and dancers.

Judges’ Comment: The overall balance is great and the color is so vibrant. And the reflection of the building on the river is also wonderful.

Location: Rinzai Zen temple, Kyoto Japan

Judges’ Comment: Excellent use of color, structure, balance and depth. The trees framed by the cut out in the wall really draws the eye into the photo.

Location: Blyde River Canyon, South Africa

Judges’ Comment: This photo captures the depth and magnitude of the mountains.

Location: London, UK

Description: Evening walks along Westminster Abbey

Judges’ Comment: Captured the beauty and wonder of the building and the sky. Interesting angle. Taking the picture from below makes buildings more wonderful.

Location: Chefchaouen, Morocco

Description: In the Streets of Chefchaouen: A glimpse of the creative crafts seen in the beautiful blue streets of Chefchaouen in Morocco.

Judges’ Comment: I really like the vibrant blue all over the picture. The composition is perfect because this picture has depth and The ornaments placed on the stairs one by one are really adorable.

Location: South Africa

Description: A close-up view of the eye on a South African crocodile

Judges’ Comment: This photo was very surprising. The overall composition and details of the crocodile skin are perfect.

Location: Kasbah Square, Tunisia

Judges’ Comment: The red of national flags contrasted against the cloudless sky is captivating to the eye.

Location: Veyane Cultural Village St.Lucia

Judges’ Comment: The best part of this picture is the dynamic movement of two men who are dancing.

Location: Spain

Judges’ Comment: The unique stairs and the beautiful night sky make this photo very romantic.

Location: London, UK
Description: The Big Ben

Location: Iceland
Description: Þrettándahátíð. Participating in the 12th Night Celebration like little kids with swords that were lit on fire (you can see a sword in the photo). At the event, fireworks are lit, bonfires are lit, music is played, food markets are open, and, of course, drinking until dawn is allowed in Icelandic tradition. This event is to chase the elves back to the mountains.

Location: Switzerland
Description: Zermatt Switzerland

1st Prize, Wesley Bruce ’25

Pigeon at the Colosseum

Rome, Italy

Description: This is a shot of a fairly chunky pigeon resting on the ledge of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy. The pigeon was healthily sized and seemed to flaunt its wing upright in a prideful position. While initially amused at its size, I thought it was ironic seeing a fat bird sit comfortably on the ledge of a structure where men fought, not only for pride but for their lives! I thumb-wrestled my brother whilst inside just to say I competed whilst inside the structure…the stakes weren’t exactly as high but it’s something!

Judges’ Comment: “The scale of the bird in relation to the ruins is…very interesting. The bird becomes monumental!”