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Evening relaxation on the Grand Canal in Venice. A trip to Italy was high on the bucket list of my wife and I. After 25 years of marriage we decided it was time to have our romantic evening in Venice, taking in the wonderful food, wine and ambiance. It was a night dreams are made of. Photo: Mark Powell -
Weaving through the crowd of fellow tourists, many of whom employ professional photographers to capture their prized 'Romantic' shot of themselves and Le Tour Eiffel, my girlfriend and I couldn't help but feel as though we severely under prepared to visit this worldly icon. We opted to find a quiet spot in the park for a picnic and set my camera on 10 second timer to capture our version of the most romantic hat toss in the world. Photo: Aaron Marshall -
A day spent at the Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon on the East coast of Iceland. Walking along the coastline constantly mesmerised at every perfect formation of frozen water beaming under the morning sun was an absolutely memorable experience that I did not want to end. Here my boyfriend shares a moment with his favourite sculpture. Photo: Rachel Turner -
In early August we ventured into the Russian Far East. Sailing up the coast of Chukotka, Siberia we cautiously approached a Walrus Haul-out in Kolyuchin Inlet. The local Chuckhi people gave us permission to come ashore and view the walrus from above. Climbing a hill behind the haul-out we had to be very quiet as walrus are easily spooked and can stampede. We sat here for a couple of hours watching these amusing and beautifully ugly creatures continuously coming in from the sea to join the herd on the rocks. They gracefully approach from the sea but then become ungainly and have to laboriously haul themselves out of land. Photo: Tracy West -
As the daylight broke over the surrounding hill tops, and the crowds began to increase and gather with excitement, were we all actually finally seeing this spectacular before our very eyes? Weaving around the tiny little cobbled pathways in the magical little town of Oia - Santorini, these religious monuments captured my attention, against that vast blue grecian sea. Photo: Rebecca Brown -
Walking around back canals behind St Marco square in Venice we came upon this 4 star hotel with its own water frontage and a jog-jam of gondolas. There were plenty of customers, but it was a wonder that the gondoleers could navigate in and out of this small site. Photo: Steve Webster -
We were told it rains in Milford Sound 300 out of 365 days a year, and is fogged in many of the remaining 65 days. So you can imagine our delight, upon rising early to view the sound like this, with no wind, beautiful reflections, and just a hint of clouds. This was taken just as the sun was hitting the peaks. How lucky were we. Photo: Kerry Boytell -
Varanasi will always stay in my mind, because despite the Ganges possibly being the most polluted river in the world, Indians still wash everything in it's water. Clothes, pots, animals, themselves... it really sustains the whole society. Peering down into the Ganges one morning, I saw this man washing clothes on the end of a boat. I was very lucky to find the shot in this lighting and I am very pleased that my little compact adventure camera produced such a good photo. Photo: Chris Bates -
A parasail takes flight on a crisp Autumn morning at the top of L'Aiguille du Midi in the French Alps. In the cable car was an eclectic mix of nervous tourists, ice-axe wielding climbers, wing-suit dare devils and various other adventurers. The view at the top was incredible and a perfect picture in every direction. Truly an amazing experience for a family from Wollongong! Photo: Michael George -
"The confluence of the Colorado & Green Rivers"...Photo taken January 2015...The polar vortex had covered the red deserts of Utah & Arizona with snow. We were desperate to fly over the striated vistas splashed with frosting. Imagine finding a pilot cleaning a hanger that was as excited as us taking us on a private tour over Canyonlands and Arches National Parks. This is just a taste of the wonders below us. Photo: David Hooper -
Singapore, is a vibrant city and one of the best views is from the Singapore Flyer where you enjoy the Marina Bay vista. Photo: Lianne Manley -
Whilst the thick mist on the Grand Canal of Venice deterred many tourists from venturing out on this winter morning, the bored gondoliers pranced around with each other cheekily, in contrast to the ghostly eeriness of the buildings which looked upon them. Photo: Desmond Chu -
This photograph was taken during a trek last November to visit a Berber family in the Ourika Valley, Morocco. The sun was beginning to set as we returned to our kasbah (the pink building in the right of the picture). The gorgeous colours of the sunset, the vibrant red earth, the fertile valley and the snow-capped Atlas Mountains in the distance made for such striking, unusual scenery. Photo: Edwina Hart -
To Sua Trench, Samoa. One of the most relaxing places I have ever been. Once you climb down the ladder, you can spend the day floating, watching the clouds pass over, the leaves fall from the trees and the drops of water from the cave ceiling. Photo: Brooke Logoitumua -
Despite its ultramodern skyline and massive population, people get on with the simple things of life in Shanghai. As the sun rose after a rainy evening, a jogger does his daily exercise, whilst another person reflects on who knows what at this quiet time of day. Photo: Desmond Chu -
A beautiful view of the dome of the Basilica in Florence Italy just after sunset. Florence was a definite highlight in our family trip to Europe last year. This shot was taken after a hectic dawn 'til dusk day of sightseeing and should be a must if you're thinking of visiting Italy. Photo: Mike George -
We approached, Ushuaia, by ship on the Beagle Channel. Known as the "End of the World ", Ushaia is the southernmost city in Argentina, located in the Tierra del Fuego archipelego. The city is framed by the water in the channel and the snow on the surrounding Martial Mountains. This was a great way to see this fascinating city, which is only a short distance from Cape Horn. Photo: Robert Nicholls -
Icelandic dusk, I traveled from a hot QLD summer to a cold winter. The differences were amazing. Some days were so cold that the batteries only lasted 15 minutes in my camera. I had to keep them under my singlet to get any use out of them. Photo: Michael Hyde -
Fair Havens, Crete. Photo: Eric Partell -
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Evening relaxation on the Grand Canal in Venice. A trip to Italy was high on the bucket list of my wife and I. After 25 years of marriage we decided it was time to have our romantic evening in Venice, taking in the wonderful food, wine and ambiance. It was a night dreams are made of. Photo: Mark Powell of -
Weaving through the crowd of fellow tourists, many of whom employ professional photographers to capture their prized 'Romantic' shot of themselves and Le Tour Eiffel, my girlfriend and I couldn't help but feel as though we severely under prepared to visit this worldly icon. We opted to find a quiet spot in the park for a picnic and set my camera on 10 second timer to capture our version of the most romantic hat toss in the world. Photo: Aaron Marshall of -
A day spent at the Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon on the East coast of Iceland. Walking along the coastline constantly mesmerised at every perfect formation of frozen water beaming under the morning sun was an absolutely memorable experience that I did not want to end. Here my boyfriend shares a moment with his favourite sculpture. Photo: Rachel Turner of -
In early August we ventured into the Russian Far East. Sailing up the coast of Chukotka, Siberia we cautiously approached a Walrus Haul-out in Kolyuchin Inlet. The local Chuckhi people gave us permission to come ashore and view the walrus from above. Climbing a hill behind the haul-out we had to be very quiet as walrus are easily spooked and can stampede. We sat here for a couple of hours watching these amusing and beautifully ugly creatures continuously coming in from the sea to join the herd on the rocks. They gracefully approach from the sea but then become ungainly and have to laboriously haul themselves out of land. Photo: Tracy West of -
As the daylight broke over the surrounding hill tops, and the crowds began to increase and gather with excitement, were we all actually finally seeing this spectacular before our very eyes? Weaving around the tiny little cobbled pathways in the magical little town of Oia - Santorini, these religious monuments captured my attention, against that vast blue grecian sea. Photo: Rebecca Brown of -
Walking around back canals behind St Marco square in Venice we came upon this 4 star hotel with its own water frontage and a jog-jam of gondolas. There were plenty of customers, but it was a wonder that the gondoleers could navigate in and out of this small site. Photo: Steve Webster of -
We were told it rains in Milford Sound 300 out of 365 days a year, and is fogged in many of the remaining 65 days. So you can imagine our delight, upon rising early to view the sound like this, with no wind, beautiful reflections, and just a hint of clouds. This was taken just as the sun was hitting the peaks. How lucky were we. Photo: Kerry Boytell of -
Varanasi will always stay in my mind, because despite the Ganges possibly being the most polluted river in the world, Indians still wash everything in it's water. Clothes, pots, animals, themselves... it really sustains the whole society. Peering down into the Ganges one morning, I saw this man washing clothes on the end of a boat. I was very lucky to find the shot in this lighting and I am very pleased that my little compact adventure camera produced such a good photo. Photo: Chris Bates of -
A parasail takes flight on a crisp Autumn morning at the top of L'Aiguille du Midi in the French Alps. In the cable car was an eclectic mix of nervous tourists, ice-axe wielding climbers, wing-suit dare devils and various other adventurers. The view at the top was incredible and a perfect picture in every direction. Truly an amazing experience for a family from Wollongong! Photo: Michael George of -
"The confluence of the Colorado & Green Rivers"...Photo taken January 2015...The polar vortex had covered the red deserts of Utah & Arizona with snow. We were desperate to fly over the striated vistas splashed with frosting. Imagine finding a pilot cleaning a hanger that was as excited as us taking us on a private tour over Canyonlands and Arches National Parks. This is just a taste of the wonders below us. Photo: David Hooper of -
Singapore, is a vibrant city and one of the best views is from the Singapore Flyer where you enjoy the Marina Bay vista. Photo: Lianne Manley of -
Whilst the thick mist on the Grand Canal of Venice deterred many tourists from venturing out on this winter morning, the bored gondoliers pranced around with each other cheekily, in contrast to the ghostly eeriness of the buildings which looked upon them. Photo: Desmond Chu of -
This photograph was taken during a trek last November to visit a Berber family in the Ourika Valley, Morocco. The sun was beginning to set as we returned to our kasbah (the pink building in the right of the picture). The gorgeous colours of the sunset, the vibrant red earth, the fertile valley and the snow-capped Atlas Mountains in the distance made for such striking, unusual scenery. Photo: Edwina Hart of -
To Sua Trench, Samoa. One of the most relaxing places I have ever been. Once you climb down the ladder, you can spend the day floating, watching the clouds pass over, the leaves fall from the trees and the drops of water from the cave ceiling. Photo: Brooke Logoitumua of -
Despite its ultramodern skyline and massive population, people get on with the simple things of life in Shanghai. As the sun rose after a rainy evening, a jogger does his daily exercise, whilst another person reflects on who knows what at this quiet time of day. Photo: Desmond Chu of -
A beautiful view of the dome of the Basilica in Florence Italy just after sunset. Florence was a definite highlight in our family trip to Europe last year. This shot was taken after a hectic dawn 'til dusk day of sightseeing and should be a must if you're thinking of visiting Italy. Photo: Mike George of -
We approached, Ushuaia, by ship on the Beagle Channel. Known as the "End of the World ", Ushaia is the southernmost city in Argentina, located in the Tierra del Fuego archipelego. The city is framed by the water in the channel and the snow on the surrounding Martial Mountains. This was a great way to see this fascinating city, which is only a short distance from Cape Horn. Photo: Robert Nicholls of -
Icelandic dusk, I traveled from a hot QLD summer to a cold winter. The differences were amazing. Some days were so cold that the batteries only lasted 15 minutes in my camera. I had to keep them under my singlet to get any use out of them. Photo: Michael Hyde of -
Fair Havens, Crete. Photo: Eric Partell of -
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Entries for Traveller's sixth Big Picture competition for travel photography, in association with Fairfax Media's Clique Photo Club, will close at midnight, Friday February 10.
The winner will be announced shortly.
Take a look at this week's best travel photos sent in by readers for our Big Picture competition.
The winner will receive a $17,000 India river cruise.
Traveller is proud to announce the sixth edition of The Big Picture competition for amateur photographers, in association with Fairfax Media's photo club, Clique, run by the photographic departments of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.
The overall winner and a partner or friend will travel on a luxury, eight-day APT Spirit of India river cruise for two in a twin Signature suite, courtesy of APT valued at up to $14,390. The prize includes economy return airfares to Kolkata from the winner's nearest Australian capital city, valued at up to $1500 a person. Trip highlights include a city tour of Kolkata, exploring its colonial heritage, including the bustling Dalhousie Square and St John's Church, before heading to the nearby Mullik Ghat Flower Market.
The cruise along the lower Ganges includes stops at Kalna, known as the City of Temples, and a guided cycle-rickshaw tour, an excursion to the brass-working village of Matiari and a visit to the former French colony of Chandannagar.
For the full itinerary, click here. The competition runs until February 10, 2017.
HOW TO ENTER
Upload an unpublished image of a special moment from your travels taken in the past two years (at least 1MB and 300dpi in JPEG form).
You also need to tell us, in about 100 words, where and when the image was taken and what made it so memorable. Use the Clique uploader here.
The weekly deadline is noon Monday (AEST) and you can upload a maximum of two entries per week.
The competition closes on February 10, 2017. Click here for full terms and conditions.
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Clique members can win great prizes every month in the monthly challenge competitions. To join Clique, see smh.com.au/clique or theage.com.au/clique.
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