Photo Contest
February 11, 2022

Inspiring Winning Images from the 2021 Travel Photographer of the Year Awards

The 2021 Travel Photographer of the Year awards are back to remind us of how glorious the world truly is. Photographers from 151 countries submitted their best images, but it was Fortunato Gatto of Italy that took home the top prize. Gatto, who has called Scotland his home since 2007, was selected as the overall winner based on his portfolio of stunning abstract landscapes taken in Alaska.

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Photo Contest
February 10, 2022

Quiet Moment of Reflection Wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice

Nearly 32,000 people submitted their votes and now the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award 2021 can be revealed. Cristiano Vendramin took home the top honor. The Italian photographer's image was selected from a list of 25 photographs culled from the 50,000 entries to the 2021 contest. Vendramin's moving photo of nature holds special significance. His evocative image was taken in northern Italy at the Santa Croce Lake.

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Sculpture
February 10, 2022

Minnesota Man Builds 12-Foot-Tall Snow Sculpture That Looks Like a Real T-Rex

A snow day is a great excuse to go outdoors and build something creative. And while for most that means making snow angels and having a snowball fight, others have loftier ambitions. Minnesota local Paul Larcom has been using the state's frosty winters as the foundation for spectacular sculptures. This year's project was a massive T-rex, which has become a roaring success in the neighborhood and online.

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