2023 Guest Photo Contest Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Guest Photo Contest! Thank you to all who entered and voted. Be sure to submit your photos for the 2024 photo contest by December 31, 2024.
First Place
Lindsay Pine
French & Italian Alps Walking & Hiking Tour
This photo was from my favorite hike on our trip to the French & Italian Alps. We had just finished eating a picnic lunch while taking in this view of the Mer de Glace and decided to snap some photo memories of this beautiful backdrop. I cannot describe the impact these views and my first Backroads trip had on my life, but this photo comes closer to doing so than words ever could. Thank you for an amazing experience!
Second Place
Tommy Christie
Argentina's Patagonia Walking & Hiking Tour
I was constantly inspired by the sweeping, rugged vistas of Patagonia. As a lover of nature, geography and photography, it's a destination that's been on my bucket list for a long time and it lived up to all of the hype. I was taken aback by the stunning aesthetics of the cylindrical Cerro Torre peak and my fast hiking friends kept getting themselves in stunning compositional positions. I was merely an observer of the land and the scene.
Third Place
Stewart Verdery
South Africa & Botswana Active Safari
This Africa safari trip had always been my wife Jenny’s number one bucket-list trip and somehow schedules aligned for us and three young adult kids. What I’ll remember most about this photo is that there are so many amazing animals in Africa not as famous as the Big 5 but majestic and striking in their own right. I’m not sure I’d ever even heard of a “greater kudu” until this trip, but this picture is great evidence of the wonder of our natural world.
Fourth Place
Porter Burgess
French, Italian & Swiss Alps Family Multi-Adventure Tour
After a thrilling day conquering the legendary Mer de Glace in Chamonix, France, this snapshot encapsulates the exhilaration of our glacier adventure. Decked out in crampons and ice axes, we conquered ice walls, ventured through an ice cave and turned a day of exploration into an absolute blast! I highly recommend booking this trip with Backroads.
Fifth Place
Neil R. Shapiro
Scotland's Inverness to Isle of Skye Walking & Hiking Tour
While exploring the wild beauty of the Scottish Highlands and Isle of Skye with Backroads, we found ourselves charmed by Portree's bustling harbor. This photo showcases the unique character of this working port, where brightly painted buildings compete for attention with blooming bushes and flowers. My goal was to capture this juxtaposition, celebrating the island's charm and matching nature with this playful palette.