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Every year SkyPixel sifts through thousands of bird's eye view photographs to find the best photos and award them with incredible prizes. This year's photography contest's grand prize winner professional photographerDeryk Baumgärtner received camera gear worth $12,090 for his incredible portrayal of Saint Michael's Mount, an island located in Normandy, France. Visited by almost 3 million people each year, Saint Michael's Mount is already an incredible heritage site by itself, but Baumgärtner's outstanding drone photography skills took the island and it's breathtaking monastery to a whole new level.

In an interview with Bored Panda, Deryk Baumgärtner explained he thought he had no chance to be amongst the top participants of this photo contest, "It was an unbelievable feeling when I got the mail that I won the Grand Prize. Never thought that I had the slightest chance to be in the top100." The German photographer added it was his first time entering the SkyPixel competition but he has been interested in aerial view photography for many years, "I’ve been interested in aerial photography since the 1st DJI Phantom in 2013 came to the market. Today I own the DJI Mavic Pro 1 and I'm still satisfied with its compact size which makes it pretty easy to travel with."

Scroll down to see Deryk's winning photo along with the other stunning pictures from this year's competition!

#1

People's Choice Prize, "Red Train"

People's Choice Prize, "Red Train"

One of the winners of people's choice prize captures a breathtaking shot of a train passing through mountains in Landwasserviadukt in Switzerland.

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Danny Lee
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is there somewhere I can get this printed really big for my place?! GOSH I love this!!!

Pseudo Puppy
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

contact the photographer. Ask them. :) (they are credited at the bottom of the photo. A little time + google, should get you their contact details. Good luck!! :D )

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Gregg V
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like the People's Choice from China.

Local Records Office
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

From all of these drone shots this one is my favorite

Sreenath
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just beautiful and brilliant.

Peter Brandt
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing, pays to be in the right place at the right time ...and have the alertness to act.

Angie Wang
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow the contrast is just magnificent.

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    #2

    Grand Prize Winner, "Mont Saint Michel"

    Grand Prize Winner, "Mont Saint Michel"

    The winner of this year's Grand Prize is a shot taken by Deryk Baumgärtner and it captures the magical beauty of the famous monastery of Mont Saint Michel during a foggy morning.

    Deryk Baumgärtner Report

    Miguel Valdez Lopez
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been there. Went all the way to the top. They were charging 10 Euro for the "inside tour". I hesitated. I didn't want to pay to see the inside of the church. But changed my mind. BEST 10 Euros I spent on my trip. The inside tour takes you through passages INSIDE the mountain, from the church at the top, almost all the way to the bottom. So. Many. Stairs. Can't wait to take my family there.

    spirit wolf
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's an excellent omelet in this magical place.

    CultOfBambi
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An amazing place to visit. When I was there a few years ago it was beautiful and sunny - not nearly as atmospheric though.

    Samantha Comerford
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If Hogworts had a holiday home , it’d be here

    Harleen
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks like the cover of a fantasy novel!

    Stacy LoCastro
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow....so mystical its surreal! I'm in love!!!

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    #3

    Third Prize Winner In Fun Category, "花瓣雨"

    Third Prize Winner In Fun Category, "花瓣雨"

    Mesmerizing shot taken with a Phantom 4 Pro drone shows gooses creating flower-like figures in the field.

    邱 会宁 Report

    diane a
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG - that is incredible. Well placed bird food.

    Angie Wang
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ahh I was wondering how they got them to do this.

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    Wyndmere
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The plural of goose is geese, not gooses.

    Deirdre Helfferich
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Gooses" is a verb, and the plural of "goose" is "geese." This is an unintentionally funny caption...

    Gregg V
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Goose Flowers, made into down pillows.

    John Bennick
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The plural of "goose" is "geese."

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    #4

    First Prize Winner In Fun Category, "Flowers On The Water"

    First Prize Winner In Fun Category, "Flowers On The Water"

    "These women are washing each gun flower, bundling it into a bundle to bring it to market. They put flowers into a circle that looks very beautiful. This is a fun job."

    Khánh Phan Report

    c Fuller
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what is a gun flower? Ive never heard of it.

    GABRIEL HICKNER
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think it's a fun job. . .Those women probably aren't well paid and probably not well treated

    Luna Lovegood
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a mermaid lagoon. So beautiful.

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    #5

    People's Choice Prize, "Infinity Road: Summer vs. Winter"

    People's Choice Prize, "Infinity Road: Summer vs. Winter"

    "A perfect mountain road shot twice during Summer and Winter. Same place. Different seasons. It took a lot of effort to shoot this photo. Two photos shot 8 months apart. Perfectly aligned. The battle between the Summer and the Winter."

    Michal Sadowski Report

    anisub
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    well these are simply two different pictures put together in one, as it says one from the winter and one from the summer^^ if you click on the name at the bottom left the photographer explains it himself:)

    Tony Moon
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But it is because its two photos taken from such a precise location that it is so stark. Had it been a helicopter or plane that took the photograph, the images would NEVER line up perfectly. But because an RC GPS guided A/C (drone for short) took the photo, it could be from the exact same location at the exact same angle, lens, and everything, so when the photos were stitched together, they did not look awkward, it looked stark.

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    Gregg V
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Damn, I thought that was a prostate exam. :-(

    Jon Wong
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    a ying and a yang and what a view

    Angie Wang
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's so perfectly lined up...

    Jennifer Crompton
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful, but I wonder why the road does that S curve there while being basically straight on either side of it?

    white widow
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because there is a sleep slope to it, it is in the mountains and if I'm not mistaken it looks a lot like Transfagarasan, a road through the Romanian Carpatian mountains, so it is either descending or ascending, you kind of need that loop

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    GABRIEL HICKNER
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you look closer you can see an. . . appendage

    Hannah Hess
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even though it is two different pics I like it anyway :)

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    #6

    Second Prize Winner In Architecture Category, "Bagan"

    Second Prize Winner In Architecture Category, "Bagan"

    Magical shot that captures a sunrise in Bagan, Myanmar, taken by Witold Ziomek using Mavic Pro done.

    Witold Ziomek Report

    Pollypocket81
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a page from a story book. Enchanting.

    i_ship_it
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And the best part is that its real. Photos like this really do make me wonder if magic is real.

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    Jon Wong
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what are those drone pyramid structures?

    Renée Baldwin
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So cool! But imagine trying to bring a drone with a camera into Myanmar.

    sfg4life515
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love the hot air balloons in the bg.

    GABRIEL HICKNER
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That looks fictional, it's so beautiful

    Georgann Haeffner
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This has to be my favorite. So Amazing!

    Hannah Hess
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes It does look like from a page from a story book Amazing

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    #7

    People's Choice Prize, "Kyiv Monuments"

    People's Choice Prize, "Kyiv Monuments"

    Photographer Ristenko Segiy managed to capture a magnificent shot of a statue in Kyiv covered in autumnal fog.

    Ristenko Segiy Report

    Angie Wang
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's magnificent, just peeking over the fog. It's also sort of mysterious and I like that.

    Amor Wood
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How do they take the pictures? Where are they at?

    Monika Soffronow
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are 25 drone photo contest winners. "They" are with both feet solidly on the ground, but with their (auxiliary) heads up in the air.

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    Uma Maheswar Nakka
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    fabulous shot !!! fabulous shot !!! Fabulous

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    #8

    People's Choice Prize, "双栖"

    People's Choice Prize, "双栖"

    Stunning aerial photography of birds and trees in Huanglongtan, China.

    Dawood Report

    Anqi Wang
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No it doesn't, you mixed it up with 两栖. The term 双栖 used here is a word describing deep marital love, which makes sense because the mandarine ducks pictured here have been symbols of a happy marriage since hundreds, maybe thousands of years in China. The funny thing here though is that these two ducks are both male :D

    A B C
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    thank you for the explanation, and for noticing both ducks being male. Now, is that a sign in itself? :D

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    Cheryl Wilcox
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The color pallet is really beautiful.

    Vincent Jay
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow! This is my next computer wall paper.

    Momo Skarsgård
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the ruddy shelducks, lovely contrast against the dark colors around them!

    StoryCorns
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "双栖" translates to "Amphibious"

    Anqi Wang
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    6 years ago

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    #9

    Second Prize Winner In Fun Category, "Burden Salt Harvest"

    Second Prize Winner In Fun Category, "Burden Salt Harvest"

    "The workers are carrying salt to the warehouse. They start work from 3 am to 7 am and remake from 1 pm to 6 pm every day. Hon Khoi salt field is the largest salt field in Vietnam."

    TuấnNguyễn Report

    Sue Egan
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like the brooms from Fantasia. Fantastic!

    Bluebell Rizzi
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll have nightmares now... the resemblance is crazy

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    Carol Backues
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very interesting! I would like to hang a copy of this on a wall!

    Amandine Vn
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is stuning like the other but ''Fun category'' ? Those people work hard, not fun at all

    Up All Night
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fun Category. Why work related photos are put into the Fun Category? (this and the flower market workers)

    Bettye McKee
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The shadows indicate what the people are doing. Genius!

    K Bell
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doesn't look like too much fun for THEM.

    Sue Clasen
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Figure look like a paleographic

    Renée Baldwin
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What does the captioner mean by remake?

    Angie Wang
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It took me a moment to see what was what in this picture but it's absolutely stunning..

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    #10

    Nominated Entry, "National Library Of Kosovo"

    Nominated Entry, "National Library Of Kosovo"

    Photographer Agon Nimani used Mavic 2 drone to capture the beauty of Kosovo's National Librarie's architecture.

    Agon Nimani Report

    LanteiaTG
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's one tough game of Mahjong. But, kidding aside, stunning picture.

    Michael Bobick
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The building is horrendous looking on the ground, great pic

    diane a
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just glad it is still standing.

    Jon Wong
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    cannot perceive it as a photo, am i the only one?

    Angie Wang
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This... is a library? Where is this library, I need to go see it or something.

    Monika Soffronow
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All lines and circles, it is a great composition for a black and white photo. Pure art.

    Sherry Harvey
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like cacti in someone’s garden. Beautiful.

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    #11

    People's Choice Prize, "Ancient Moonlight"

    People's Choice Prize, "Ancient Moonlight"

    Photographer Mauro Pagliai Received a People's Choice prize for his shot "Ancient Moonlight" that captured the Coliseum, Sirio and Rome covered in a magical moonlight

    Mauro Pagliai Report

    diane a
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is wonderful that the ancient buildings can be used in modern times. So much more than a tourist attraction.

    Monika Soffronow
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But ... it is used as a tourist attraction. Large concerts are held outside of the Colosseum since it is too destroyed inside to hold large crowds. However, there is one fantastic use: "In recent years the Colosseum has become a symbol of the international campaign against capital punishment, which was abolished in Italy in 1948. Several anti–death penalty demonstrations took place in front of the Colosseum in 2000. Since that time, as a gesture against the death penalty, the local authorities of Rome change the color of the Colosseum's night time illumination from white to gold whenever a person condemned to the death penalty anywhere in the world gets their sentence commuted or is released, or if a jurisdiction abolishes the death penalty. Most recently, the Colosseum was illuminated in gold in November 2012 following the abolishment of capital punishment in the American state of Connecticut in April 2012."

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    Carol Backues
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    BEAUTIFUL! Great job to this drone-star!

    Edward Tilton
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The NFL should take notes, it is 2,000 years old

    Richard Lycett
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice, but contravenes Italian drone laws. https://www.uavsystemsinternational.com/drone-laws-by-country/italy-drone-laws/

    Angie Wang
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow this lighting is pure magic and it is completely out of this world even though it's just the famous Colosseum!

    Jo-Ann Tipple
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Having visited the Coliseum last year, this speaks to me....we did not see this sight. How beautiful.

    John L
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Isn't it funny how names/titles get bastardized over time? The word Coliseum is from the Latin 'Colossus' which means "A statue larger than life." The best known use of this was 'The Colossus of Rhodes', referring to an individual. The correct title for this huge enclosure is known as 'The Flavian Amphitheater', built during the Flavian Dynasty. The real culprit of this mix-up was 'The Colossus of Nero', a huge bronze statue, which was later moved next to the amphitheater in the 2nd century AD. Over time this arena became know as "The Coliseum" which has nothing to do with any statue. -Colossus of Nero: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colossus_of_Nero -Flavian Amphitheater: https://www.ancient.eu/amphitheatre/

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    #12

    First Prize Winner In Nature Category, "Hungry Hippos"

    First Prize Winner In Nature Category, "Hungry Hippos"

    "There's no party like a hippo party! An incredible visual to see and such a unique perspective. Truly honored to have this moment in time."

    Martin Sanchez Report

    Gregg V
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sadly, they ate the two hippos in the center. ;-(

    Uchman
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gregg, you tried but no one recognises a joke anymore 😁

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    kombizz
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    beautiful capture - Subhannaalah

    Bill
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where are all the marbles?

    Leslie Cully
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I suppose you're all wondering why I called you here today... Bill, will you hit the lights?"

    W. 5
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "For the love of God, put the marbles awaaaaaaaaay!"

    John Corvo
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Hey, wait. Why am I in the middle?" says Harry. "Why are you looking at me that way? Guys? Guys? . . . . . . . GUYS?!?!?"

    sfg4life515
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are having a grand feast of marbles.

    Monika Soffronow
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Back in the days, I once shot a whole film on hippos playing in the river. When I went to take it out of my camera to put a new roll in I was in for a surprise. There was no film in the camera and there was no other opportunity to take other photos. I still remember them clearly in my head which may actually be because I mulled over the photos I "lost".

    Qiang Qian
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of the hippos decided to let off a fart... Guess who is it? ;)

    Hannah Hess
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hippos!!!!!!!!! Lot of them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    #13

    Nominated Entry, "Two"

    Nominated Entry, "Two"

    A romantic shot of newlyweds near the lake was captured with a Mavic Pro drone and became one of the nominated entries of the competition,

    Baltskars Report

    Brenda Alvira Alvarez
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is going over my headboard on my wall

    Jillian Player
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hopefully you will ask the photographer first and purchase it.

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    Angie Wang
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the stillness of the water which just makes the atmosphere of the picture so calm and peaceful.

    sfg4life515
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very sweet...ahh, young love. And good luck to them!

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    #14

    Nominated Entry, "There Is A Precise Point Up There In The Sky Where The Mountains Almost Seem To Pose"

    Nominated Entry, "There Is A Precise Point Up There In The Sky Where The Mountains Almost Seem To Pose"

    "Sunrise on the Nuvolau group in the dolomites. Temperature -18 c.
    Takeoff with the drone and what I see in the screen almost does not seem real. The majesty of Mother Nature."

    Andrea Giumelli Report

    Wyndmere
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You've awakened the giant that sleeps on the mountain.

    Jon Wong
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it's a rough way but there is a way

    Leslie Frazier-Richmond
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In his house at R'lyeh dead Cthulhu lies dreaming

    Angie Wang
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The mountains are so beautiful...

    Sreenath
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Life is always peaceful in mountains : )

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    #15

    Third Prize Winner In Architecture Category, "日照新葡京"

    Third Prize Winner In Architecture Category, "日照新葡京"

    A stunning shot of Grand Lisboa's hotel was captured using Phantom 4 Pro drone and won a third prize in architecture category.

    吖震 Report

    Isabelle
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Macao island near Hong Kong, an ancient Portuguese colony...

    Angie Wang
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow to think those are all windows...

    Kira Leseman
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The dome at the bottom left is really cool.

    diane a
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Impressive - better than a concrete skyscraper.

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    #16

    First Prize Winner In Architecture Category, "Not A Small HK Island"

    First Prize Winner In Architecture Category, "Not A Small HK Island"

    It took 43 shots using Phantom 4 Pro drone to capture the architectural beauty of Hong Kong.

    Panvelvet Report

    diane a
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nooo - dont like this one. Very weird for a drone photo. Well I DO like it - but looks like a portal to somewhere I'd rather not go.

    Angie Wang
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow I was wondering how they did this and then I read the caption and I'm still wondering how they did this. The perspective makes my head spin but it's very interesting to see a city like this.

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    #17

    People's Choice Prize, "Lofoten"

    People's Choice Prize, "Lofoten"

    One of the people's favorites was a shot of a village called Henningsvær in Lofoten, northern Norway. This tiny village has a population of only 500 people and locals mostly rely on fishing for a living. With such a small amount of people in the village, locals managed to build a football field that perfectly explains their love and passion for this sport.

    圆猪笔 Report

    Daria B
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The greenness of that football field reminds of old game boys and tetris devices.

    kombizz
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    nice finding with good ps artistic work

    diane a
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Want to zoom in and see what the strange things are around the field

    Caridina Japonica
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Timber racks for dried cod / Stockfish , I guess... Use Google Street View (spot at the field) at 67°55'58'' N, 13°05'42''E

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    juice
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    by football, do they mean American soccer?

    Monika Soffronow
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This photo could be a real brain trickster If the buildings of the village were not included to give a sense of scale.

    Agent K
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wouldn't want to retreive an out-of-bounds...

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    #18

    First Prize Winner In Sport Category, "Running Through The Sand Dunes"

    First Prize Winner In Sport Category, "Running Through The Sand Dunes"

    "The kids were doing exercise by running through the sand dunes nearby their home in Phan Rang, Vietnam, in an early morning."

    Trung Pham Report

    Jon Wong
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    andante, andante.....just let the footsteps lead us

    Angie Wang
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The sand looks so satisfying for some reason and I want to go run in it. But then again, how do you run in sand? I always just splash sand everywhere and in my eyes and I fall down and yet I get nowhere.

    Hannah Hess
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes.................Yes it does

    Slune
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually beautiful in the mornings and evenings, nice to walk in the shallow river nearby. Unfortunately too many people during the day and to much "traffic" throughout the Jeeps and Quads. It's not Namibia.

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    Robert Willbanks
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    @Danny Suskin... I though of you when I saw this photo

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    #19

    Nominated Entry, "Summit For The Team, Mont Blanc"

    Nominated Entry, "Summit For The Team, Mont Blanc"

    "Some of the most famous skiers in the world are all together on the summit of the Mont Blanc.
    The Dynastar ski team walking the Mont Blanc Summit 4810m before skiing the north face during the sunset, with incredible light."

    Mathis Dumas Report

    diane a
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love the colour - amazing shot.

    rabbit inred
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doesn't anyone read the captions below the photos? Or is it a "choose your own adventure", make it up as I go, cuz I know everything" kinda deal? Because the caption clearly states .....before skiing the North face DURING THE SUNSET, with incredible light"

    Hannah Hess
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ya if it is sunset they will be in the dark

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    #20

    People's Choice Prize, "至所未知"

    People's Choice Prize, "至所未知"

    One of the people's choice prize winners was an extraordinary shot of a bridge disappearing in the fog with incredible mountains in the horizon.

    李珩 Report

    Wyndmere
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beware ... if you choose to enter the fog. The last 3 people have never returned.

    Momo Skarsgård
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this might be my favorite one! The bridge that takes you into unknown adventures.

    LanteiaTG
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The hidden path to the Isle of Glass, Avalon.

    Hannah Hess
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would not go on it at all....is that water....i ...its cool and all :)

    Casper Slinkman
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Coverart for a Simon and Garfunkel song ;)

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    #21

    Third Prize Winner In Nature Category, "足迹"

    Third Prize Winner In Nature Category, "足迹"

    A snow in the Taklimakan Desert, China during winter forms a rare ice and snow texture. According to the photographer,"The ice pattern is like a huge footprint, like the footprints of aliens visiting the earth."

    王 汉冰 Report

    Jennifer Gould
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I clicked on the name under the pic and google translated the description. Appears to be a snow fall. Here is the translation: A snowfall in the winter Taklimakan Shamo, which forms a rare ice and snow texture on the desert lake, overlooking from a height of 400 meters, with ice as a huge footprint, like the footprints left by aliens visiting the Earth

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    Wyndmere
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They have weird toe prints.

    MN “MN Female” Female
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Turn your head to the right and it looks like a horse profile

    LanteiaTG
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mother Nature's unique thumb (foot?) print.

    Alice Kaye
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    BUT WHY WOULD ALIENS HAVE A NORMAL HUMAN FOOT

    Angie Wang
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Woah how do these rings form?

    Monika Soffronow
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let me recommend some great reading: "The Great Game" by Peter Hopkirk. This book leaves lasting impressions of the Taklaman desert from times gone by.

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    #22

    People's Choice Prize, "Stein Eriksen Residences"

    People's Choice Prize, "Stein Eriksen Residences"

    Low-level aerial view of the Stein Eriksen Residences at Deer Valley Resort.

    Alan Blakely Report

    Liz Roman
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I absolutely hate the cold but would travel there in a minute. This is beautiful

    Casper Slinkman
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a nice and warm place to stay.

    Lukas Stone
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like whooville in the new grinch movie

    Angie Wang
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looking at this just made me think CHRISTMAS and now I miss winter.

    Tölt Club
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would love this as a jigsaw, fab photo.

    Mary Jeanette Tagabi
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    looks like a scene from barbie and the magic of pegasus!

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    #23

    Second Prize Winner In Sport Category, "Shadow Skier #5"

    Second Prize Winner In Sport Category, "Shadow Skier #5"

    Using Mavic 2 Pro drone photographer Christoph Oberschneider captured skiers in Austria.

    oberschneider.com Report

    Bill
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doing a drone shot first makes back country skiing safer. You can pi k out where the avalanche danger is

    Jon Wong
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is fresh out of a espionage movie, starring 005

    Angie Wang
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes yes beautiful. The new snow with one trail in it... I've seen some things like this before on ski lifts. I've always wanted to take a picture but was scared I would drop my phone somewhere down in the snow lol.

    Casper Slinkman
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a Dolphin having fun in the water.

    A B C
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Makes me longing for winter again. Dang, it's barely spring over here! :D

    Momo Skarsgård
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here too, but I feel you! Love the still of winter.

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    #24

    Nominated Entry, "Wake Up"

    Nominated Entry, "Wake Up"

    Dreamy aerial photo captured by Phantom 4 Pro drone in Auckland Harbour, during sunrise.

    Petra Leary Report

    #25

    Third Prize Winner In Sport Category, "Throwing It To The Moon"

    Third Prize Winner In Sport Category, "Throwing It To The Moon"

    "Estonian hammer throw champion Kati Ojaloo throwing it to the moon."

    Taavi Purtsak Report

    Angie Wang
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's this? I read the caption but I don't know what this is.

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