TCC 2021 December photo contest - View from above!
Thank you for participating in the TCC Centurian's December photo contest. Members will get their chance to vote, but we first ask those of you who have photos that offer an interesting perspective with a "view from above" to please upload up to 3 of your favorite high-quality photo(s).
Photographers, please include:
Title: This is the title of your photo
Subtitle: Please write a few sentences telling members about the photo. (A better description always helps. Especially, since this is not a location-specific contest.)
Link (optional): You can provide a link to your blog or photos for members to see.
Note:
Get your photo in prior to October 14th, before voting begins. Members will be eager to see the photos and vote immediately.
If anyone has difficulty, please email photocontest@travelerscenturyclub.org and we will help.
Gergeti Trinity Church high in the mountains of Georgia
This beautiful 14th century church and adjacent bell tower with Mount Kazbegi in the background is so beloved by Georgians that it is considered a symbol of Georgia in the South Caucasus. Located on the right bank of the River Chkheri and atop of a 2,170 meter high mountain, this iconic setting offers a beautiful view from above.
David Netzer
Oh, what a ride!
Namibia is a showcase of the sublime beauty of the desert in all its forms. After being dumbstruck by the magnificence of the gigantic dunes in Sossusvlei, I couldn’t imagine anything that would impress me as much — until I saw the vast desert mountains from a hot air balloon. How lucky I was that a twin balloon shadowed our entire journey, offering a delightfully soft, colorful contrast to the craggy, burnt umber mountain peaks.
Laurel Glassman
Optical Illusion?
The Museum of Old and New Art (aka MONA), has some of the most unusual offerings you’re likely to see anywhere on the planet. A portion of one such exhibit can be seen here. Why do I see the sky below this person’s feet? Am I looking up or down? If you don’t know the answer, here it is: I’m right-side up, looking down on a person who is standing on a platform cantilevered over a pool of black “tar” that perfectly reflects the roof and sky above both of us. Intriguing!
Laurel Glassman
Early Morning on the U Bein Bridge
The U Bein Bridge near Mandalay, Myanmar is a must see site. It is the oldest teak wood bridge in the world and is approximately 1.2 kilometers long. I went early one morning to this bridge over the Taung Tha Man Lake and crossed the length of the bridge twice, meeting all walks of life on a typical day on the bridge. This woman riding to work with her daily products to sell captures the essence of daily life for many that live in the area. For all that travel along the bridge there are always wonderful views from above.
David Netzer
Isle of Youth
While returning to the U.S. from Ecuador I spotted this string of islets or Cays from my window seat. I was struck by the setting, with sand from the shallower waters being carried out to deeper areas by the current. I was able to identify this as part of the string of Cays associated with Isla de La Juventud (Isle of Youth), Cuba.
Robert Courtney
Connecticut shoreline
I enjoy visiting the Connecticut shore during the winter, when the beach crowds are gone. I was lucky one year to be there during a storm which left some accumulating snow. I took this from my balcony - I loved the pristine sparkling snow on the roof top contrasted with the shore.
Deborah Janis
Pattaya hotel view
I spent a day in Pattaya before boarding the ship for my covid shortened cruise back in January 2020. With time to kill before heading to the port, I took photos around my hotel, including this picture from a top floor balcony. I was intrigued by the shapes and colors, including the roof top swimming pool and glimpse of beach. This was the "high" point of my trip!
Deborah Janis
Florida lighthouse
For several years, my job required at least one trip to Orlando, FL . I usually added on the weekend to explore areas outside Orlando, and one of my explorations was this lighthouse, which is the tallest one in Florida and still active. Because it was open for climbing, I headed to the top. I took pictures of the spiral staircase both at the bottom looking up, and from the top looking down. I preferred the view from the top!
Travelers' Century Club
Bryce Canyon "hoodoos" viewed from above
Bryce Canyon National Park in the state of Utah in the United States is home to the picturesque hoodoos. These geologic features attract millions of viewers every year. This setting is the largest collection of hoodoos in the world. The much photographed treasures were created by weathering and erosion. Ice and rain have worked together to sculpt these intriguing structures. The hoodoos can be viewed from above as in this photo, or one can descend via trails that lead to views with a different perspective.
David Netzer
Willow Pass View - Maroon Snowmass Wilderness
After an early autumn overnight snow added a blanket of snow to the peaks of the Maroon Snowmass Wilderness, the second pass of the day - Willow Pass - rewarded the steep climb with this expansive view. Classic Rocky Mountain Colorado vista.
David Berhenke
Cracking Up
From the top deck of our ice-hardened ship we were able to look down on huge cracks in the deepest ice I have ever seen. The Antarctica landscape thrilled us every day, and this view, with vibrant blue crevasses, was no exception. I cannot imagine what the collapse of these towering frozen masses would have been like if we had been able to stay long enough for the inevitable show.
Laurel Glassman
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