Welcome to round 94 of the travel photo roulette contest! I am honored to have won the last round run by Greg of Adventure of a Good Man on the theme of WOW. So now it is my turn to run the challenge. Yeah!
For the readers who are not bloggers, the Travel Photo Roulette is a photography contest where the winner of the previous round gets to pick a theme, host the contest and decide on the winner. It is a way to share memories, beautiful photography and discover some new blogs!
TPR 94: THE THEME
The theme for TPR94 is inspired by my winning picture (on the right) which was taken from a moving bus in Iceland.
ROADS & TRACKS, take me on your trip!
I want you to share pictures with roads or tracks leading the shot, which give me the impression to be right there on the road/path. I want to feel like I am going to take the next step or drive the next meters with you on that trip.
CLOSING DATE: Monday 2nd February 12:00 PST
Below are some other examples
THE WINNER (update 5th February)
Thank you all for your entries. Sorry for the time to publish the winner I am on a family trip skiing in the French Alps 🙂
And the winner is….
Melissa from WHERE'S THE GOS?
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I like the mix of mountains and ocean. Plus having someone in the picture makes it dynamic. I want to shout 'hey wait for me!'
Melissa your turn to run the contest!
HOW TO ENTER THE CONTEST
To enter in the Photo Roulette competition simply leave a comment below with a link to the image (whether Flickr, Picasa or your own site) and I will upload it to this post. Don’t forget to provide a brief description or caption for the photo so the viewers can get a little background as to what’s happening. You can also give a link to a post telling the story behind it and I will include a link to it.
Check back here through the week to see all the entries as they come in – feel free to comment on them. The contest runs for 7 days, from now until February 2nd, 2015 when the submission period ends. I will announce the winner within a couple of days after closing it, and he/she will host the next round.
TRAVEL PHOTO ROULETTE GUIDELINE
- One submission per blog
- Post processing/digital editing/retouching/cropping/whatever you want… for this round, it’s all allowed!
- Please try and keep your image medium sized and web-optimized
- Abstract submissions are welcome. But if you want to win, it’s probably best that the judge understands your interpretation.
- Hosts should keep themes general so all bloggers can participate. Avoid specifics like ‘Eiffel Tower’; instead choose a more open theme, like ‘monuments’ or ‘monuments at night’.
- Abstract thoughts can be fun, as long as everyone can understand.
- No obscene photos or themes allowed. Suggestive themes and photography might be accepted, but be careful. Remember, the host is all-powerful.
- Themes may be reused after a period of time; however new photos must be submitted. Keep it fresh!
- You do not have to take the photo within the week of the contest period to submit it.
- Most importantly: ALL PHOTOS MUST BE YOUR OWN.
- Since you must be able to host the next round, the contest is only open to travel or photography blogger. Sorry!
- Spread the word about Travel Photo Roulette and use the hashtag #PhotoRoulette.
- Last, but not least: It’s a game, so have fun with it.
ENTRIES
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Melissa from WHERE'S THE GOS?
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Taken at Wilsons Promontory National Park on the way to a camping site (southernmost tip of mainland Australia)
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Lance from TRAVEL ADDICTS
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The Dark Hedges may be one Northern Ireland’s hottest attractions right now. Used in the Game of Thrones, this lonely stretch of road wasn’t the easiest to find, but was well worth the effort. Here, beech trees dating from the mid-1700s form a tunnel-like canopy over the roadway as the branches entwine. The Dark Hedges is like traveling back in time.
Discover more on his post: Driving the thrilling causeway coastal route
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Kirsty from Two Travel Far
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This is shot of our first of three days trekking between the towns of Imlil and Setti Fatma in Morocco. The path wound up craggy, snow peaked High Atlas Mountains and passed through dusty Berber villages. To follow this track is to find one of Morocco’s greatest adventures!
Discover more on her post: Trekking in Morocco: Imlil - Setti Fatma
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Brent from BRENT'S FAVORITE PHOTOS
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This is from the small town of Wallace in Northern Idaho.
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Avichai from X DAYS IN Y
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Endless roads in an endless desert will eventually lead you through America’s backyard to Monument Valley. Sacred to the Navajo you immediately feel the uniqueness of this place as you arrive (recommend to arrive just in time for sunset). Don’t be shy and enter the valley, with you own car of better yet with your own Navajo guide, and explore one of the most accessible remote places still around!
Discover more on his post: 6 days in Southwest USA
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Charles from McCOOL TRAVEL
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On my road trips, I seek the smallest possible roads. Unpaved roads are my favorite. On this road trip to Florida, I did not expect to find many unpaved roads, plus my rental car was this fabulous convertible Ford Mustang which is not off road worthy. The sensible, fast, and typical drive between Naples and Ft. Lauderdale is the I-75 super highway. I had driven that route many times and was determined to find another route. I traversed many neighborhood streets until I reached the edge of the Everglades, where this photo was taken. I then continued exploring many small roads until eventually reaching my final destination of Ft. Lauderdale. Best thing is that I only saw I-75 when driving under it one time!
Discover more on his Florida posts
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Carole from TRAVELS WITH CAROLE
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“This little-traveled road leads through the Acoma Pueblo lands, known as Sky City, in New Mexico. It leads to the tribe’s hilltop pueblo and to its impressive Haak’u Museum, which showcases the world-renowned Acoma pottery.“
Discover more on her post: Acoma Indian Reservation
Her blog: Travels with Carole
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Jac from THE OCCASIONAL TRAVELLER
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Where will the spiral staircase take you? Golden Mile Tower was a once forgotten relic in Singapore, now slowly being rediscovered again after Independent Cinema The Projector set up shop in it. Instead of taking the lift, why not climb up this spiral staircase flight and be rewarded by a beautiful art deco chandelier right on top!
Discover more on her blog The occasional traveller
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SHOW ME YOUR BEST SHOT!
The photo is- http://wheresthegos.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/IMG_20150101_124914975_HDR_1-2-e1422179908665.jpg
The post with the story is- http://wheresthegos.com/new-years-eve-wilsons-prom/
Thanks!
Thanks for your entry Melissa. I have visited a lot of Australia but not that place. This is a great shot!
The photo: http://traveladdictsnet.c.presscdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Antrim-Coast-Northern-Ireland-Dark-Hedges-1.jpg
The post: http://www.traveladdicts.net/2015/01/antrim-causeway-coastal-route.html
The story: The Dark Hedges may be one Northern Ireland’s hottest attractions right now. Used in the Game of Thrones, this lonely stretch of road wasn’t the easiest to find, but was well worth the effort. Here, beech trees dating from the mid-1700s form a tunnel-like canopy over the roadway as the branches entwine. The Dark Hedges is like traveling back in time.
Thanks for your entry Lance. Great shot! I love the sense of mystery. I want to tell you to move forward so that I see what is at the end
Hi Claire,
Submission: http://www.twotravelfar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2014_0520AK1.jpg
Story: This is shot of our first of three days trekking between the towns of Imlil and Setti Fatma in Morocco. The path wound up craggy, snow peaked High Atlas Mountains and passed through dusty Berber villages. To follow this track is to find one of Morocco’s greatest adventures!
Related post: http://www.twotravelfar.com/trekking-in-morocco-imlil-settifatma/
Thanks for your entry Kirsty. During my one week in Morocco I just drove through those mountains. Hiking looks great. Looking at the photo I can feel the heat slowing me down as I walk 🙂
http://brentsfavoritephotos.blogspot.com/2013/08/downtown-wallace.html
This is from the small town of Wallace in Northern Idaho.
Thanks Brent. Nice little town
Photo: http://xdaysiny.com/wp-content/uploads/DSC03912.jpg
Full post: http://xdaysiny.com/southwest-usa-travel/
The story: Endless roads in an endless desert will eventually lead you through America’s backyard to Monument Valley. Sacred to the Navajo you immediately feel the uniqueness of this place as you arrive (recommend to arrive just in time for sunset). Don’t be shy and enter the valley, with you own car of better yet with your own Navajo guide, and explore one of the most accessible remote places still around!
Thanks for your entry. This is very high on my travel bucket list. It is a very unique place
My photo: http://www.mccooltravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_9662.jpg
Story: On my road trips, I seek the smallest possible roads. Unpaved roads are my favorite. On this road trip to Florida, I did not expect to find many unpaved roads, plus my rental car was this fabulous convertible Ford Mustang which is not off road worthy. The sensible, fast, and typical drive between Naples and Ft. Lauderdale is the I-75 super highway. I had driven that route many times and was determined to find another route. I traversed many neighborhood streets until I reached the edge of the Everglades, where this photo was taken. I then continued exploring many small roads until eventually reaching my final destination of Ft. Lauderdale. Best thing is that I only saw I-75 when driving under it one time!
Thanks for your entry Charles. Great adventure story, going out of the beaten path
http://berkeleyandbeyond.com/NM-Acoma-reservation-road-vertical-c%20Carole%20Terwilliger%20Meyers-600pix.JPG
“This little-traveled road leads through the Acoma Pueblo lands, known as Sky City, in New Mexico. It leads to the tribe’s hilltop pueblo and to its impressive Haak’u Museum, which showcases the world-renowned Acoma pottery.“
Carole Terwilliger Meyers
my site with more info about Acoma: http://berkeleyandbeyond.com/Way-Beyond/Travel-Articles/U_S_A_/Acoma-Indian-Res/acoma-indian-res.html
my blog: http://www.travelswithcarole.blogspot.com
Thanks for your entry Carol. I like the green grass turning into dry rocks. I wonder what it looks like on the other side
http://theoccasionaltraveller.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Golden-Mile-Tower-Spiral-Staircase.jpg
Where will the spiral staircase take you? Golden Mile Tower was a once forgotten relic in Singapore, now slowly being rediscovered again after Independent Cinema The Projector set up shop in it. Instead of taking the lift, why not climb up this spiral staircase flight and be rewarded by a beautiful art deco chandelier right on top!
Thought I’d offer a different intepretation of the paths and tracks theme 🙂
You can find my blog over at theoccasionaltraveller.com
Thanks for your entry Jac. Nice interpretation of the theme
Hi there,. Glad to see my image posted, but can you please correct the spelling of my name–it is carolE . It needs to be corrected in three spots.
thanks!
Hi Carole. So sorry about that. It has been corrected. And I don’t know why I did it as in French we write it with an e at the end…
Shame! We have moved into Argentina and haven’t had any internet access for 5 days (spending time in National Parks) – so now I’ve missed this great opportunity! The topic would have suited our blog very well since we’re overlanding for several years already. I would have hundreds of great shots for the theme, like our current cover shot for our Facebook page, a photo taken on Ruta 7 in Argentina, driving up to the border with Chile: https://www.facebook.com/Dare2go/photos/a.510208042364564.131492.510199499032085/863672940351404/?type=1&theater
Well, I hope the next winner will post an alert on Twitter so that we have a chance to enter.
Good luck to everybody who entered on time
Juergen from http://dare2go.com
A search revealed that all Tweets I can find for #PhotoRoulette are referring to Photo Roulette number 92 – no wonder i missed this one… 🙁
Hi Juergen. Sorry about that I am not active at all on Twitter.
Hello I tried to join the next Photo Roulette … but that winner’s blog isn’t active anymore and their photo is no longer visible on your blog. Are you choosing another winner? I couldn’t find any reference to the March Roulette… can you help?
As you can read in the article (at the end of the winner list) – this photo roulette dates back to 2015…
Sorry