Summer vacation photos 2011 in high-res
YOUR SCENE | EDITOR'S CHOICE | SUMMER 2011
For instant fun and relaxation this summer, many travelers turned to water activities, naturally. Though capturing a great photograph of such moments isn't always easy, many of you managed to do it, as evidenced by the vacation photos you sent us and wowed us with. We present the best of those submissions.
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Hunan, China
Why it was chosen: After a night of rain, the photographer ventured out about 5 a.m. as the downpour subsided. He also was carrying a tripod. For his efforts, he was rewarded with a shot that is pure poetry. The tiny splash of red on the boat and on the boatman contrasts nicely with the cool tones. The photo was taken in Hunan province.
Shaver Lake, Calif.
Why it was chosen:The arc of the water whipping from the hair catches and guides the eye through this picture of the photographer's 9-year-old granddaughter. Great fun, great moment and pure magic.
Lake Clark National Park & Preserve, Alaska
Why it was chosen: The photographer estimates he was 30 feet from this salmon-seeking grizzly in Lake Clark National Park & Preserve -- so close, he says, that he had to back off a bit with his zoom lens. This crisp, nicely composed photo puts you right in the moment.
Istanbul, Turkey
Why it was chosen: A sprinkling of bird seed and then a small child who just finished sprinting through the pigeons created the motion in this photo, which adds interesting layers to the picture. The blurring plus the shadows add dimension.
Sequim, Wash.
Why it was chosen: Sometimes the best photographs just make you smile. This laugh-out-loud moment at Olympic Game Farm has a joy to it that evokes the kind of feeling we strive to find on vacation.
Channel Islands Harbor Farmers Market, Oxnard
Why it was chosen:The contrast -- the dark fish against its colorful brethren -- plays well in this tightly framed photo. The fish eyes create a sort of dot-to-dot visual game as well.
Coba, Mexico
Why it was chosen: When the photographer noticed that his 8-year-old son was about to jump into this cenote, he grabbed his camera and captured just the right moment. The slight blur conveys a great deal of energy.
Shiraz, Iran
Why it was chosen: The colors, the patterns, the light in the Nasir al-Mulk Mosque in Shiraz are stunning. The photo evokes an all-encompassing silence, and that is its beauty.
South Africa
Why it was chosen: This photo, shot at the Motswari Private Game Reserve, is beautifully balanced. And it looks as though the subject is staring right at you.
Philippines
Why it was chosen: This aerial photograph invites you to study it and contemplate its shapes and colors. The shot, taken from a small plane, has a painterly quality along with brilliant colors.
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