December 2007
Misty morning, Burgundy
Photo by Christophe Libert
As the sun comes out the mist lifts to reveal this stunning rural scene from Burgundy. A beautiful balance of colours and composition.
November 2007
Young girl in India
Photo by Oskar Lavia
A young Indian girl looks into the camera and smiles. A remarkable portrait is captured by Spanish photographer Oskar Lavia.
October 2007
Pastry shop in Barcelona, Spain
Photo by Tim & Annette Gulick
Perfectly capturing an experience that many travellers would empathize with the photographers write: "It had been raining all day in Barcelona and we were drenched. We didn't speak Catalan and couldn't figure out how to order in the little restaurants... so we were very hungry. Suddenly we came upon this delicious looking pastry shop stuffed full of tasty treats. We bought a bag full!"
September 2007
Jungfrau region, Switzerland
Photo by Gabriel Schouten de Jel
With the sun highlighting the snowy peaks of the Eiger and the village of Grindelwald nestled below, this shot beautifully captures the dramatic landscape of the Jungfrau region in Switzerland.
August 2007
Children at school, Hyderabad, India
Photo by Christoph Schmitz
Travel is as much about people as it is about places. We are naturally curious about how others live and they - as shown in this photograph - are often as curious about us. The faces of these primary school children are a wonderful expression of that interaction.
July 2007
Drink seller on the Mekong River, Vietnam
Photo by Carsten Stender
The small boat barely above water; the battered drinks cooler; the elegance and poise of the lady driver: a tenuous, hard existence but nonetheless striking. A great shot of life in Vietnam.
June 2007
Winter Swimming, Russia
Photo by Yarik Mission
First cut away the ice, strip off and then take a brisk dip. The Russians believe this practice toughens the body and spirit – if it doesn’t kill you first. Yarik Mission captures the chill perfectly with this dramatic shot.
May 2007
Le Pont Saint-Michel, Paris
Photo by Joanna Marguerite
The sun came out just after a storm passed. The sky, roofs and river are all cold slate grey, contrasting with the warm glow of the sandstone.
April 2007
Portovenere, Cinque Terre, Italy
Photo by Gianni Testore
The solid stone walls of the old fort look down on the jumble of colourful buildings crowding the shoreline. Portovenere is a photographer's delight and Gianni Testore makes the most of it.
March 2007
Rickshaw in Delhi, India
Photo by Mark Schweizer
The richshaw driver strains against the weight as his two passengers try to shelter from the rain. This shot beautifully captures everyday life in New Delhi.
February 2007
Tower Bridge, London
Photo by Paul Zwiers
Tower Bridge is one of the most photographed sights in London. This dramatic shot lit by the flood lights and the evening sky shows it in its full glory.
January 2007
Moroccan Market
Photo by Sergi Montaner
A perfect exposure captures the colourful interior of a Moroccan market.