National Geographic announces winners of its 2019 Travel Photographer of the Year contest

A lot of great shots. Many great photographers. Such a joy to see all the great work. I'm a travel photographer but I have never entered a contest nor sold a shot. But I have given hundreds of images away to entities and people who request them. What is a travel photographer? Someone who travels all the time, shoots every day while traveling and takes it very seriously. My wife and I are retired. We travel 8 months a year now. I shoot. Now I've gotta figure out how to do it with a 100 MP Medium Format camera and some big lenses! LOL. I'll do that some, but I love my Fuji APSC gear (great ergo, size and glass) and am going to love my Leica Q2 if it ever comes in. But Fuji GFX can be great travel shooting gear. I know because I just did it for 3 months.
I'm not after one great shot. I'm after 500 shots that all work together when posting them while traveling...
Greg Johnson, San Antonio, Texas
https://www.flickr.com/photos/139148982@N02/albums

Jun 18, 2019permalink

Aniell

I wanted to like these images, but sadly vey uninspiring, far too many and all looking the same, you need to try and create the human element, without that your images are no more than postcards

Jun 20, 2019permalink

Thanks for the tip Aniell. I hear you.
A lot of people like them. A lot of people don't. My wife thinks they are boring. She says, Greg, you need more people in them. I say no. Then I stand there for 30 minutes with my medium format camera on a tripod waiting for all of those people to move out of the way. The problem with the human element, is they are all looking at a phone. 😎
Postcard? Thanks! That is exactly what my style is and what I was going for.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/139148982@N02/albums

Jun 20, 2019*permalink

Georgescanvas

For me the vulture photo stands out.

When I was in high school I would camp in the magazine section of the library every lunch time and bury my head in the national geographic stories.... For 45 minutes each day I was dashing across the globe between the front & back cover.

You don't see many people reading National Geographic anymore.

Jun 18, 2019permalink

jassensf

As someone who reads DPREVIEW, I thought I would make my contribution to the community by answering some of the questions and concerns raised below.

I took picture No. 2 (SFO). I am a pilot, I fly, I take pics and I specialize in aerial photography. I don't alter pics because I don't believe in that. In addition, I enter serious photo contests and all of them ask for the RAW files.

The picture was taken 2 hours before sunset time, the shadows are big but I was also way high - 5,500 feet above the airport to be precise.

I don't set any timers, each frame is unique - remember, I also have to fly my plane and communicate with air traffic control! The shadow of the arriving plane is out of frame, though the next one has it:
https://yourshot.nationalgeographic.com/photos/12731966/

I use Nikon D810 with 70-200 mm lens. The winning photo exif info: 70mm, 1/640 sec, F2.8, ISO 100.

If you want to see more aerials, check out my IG account: https://www.instagram.com/jassensf/

Jun 18, 2019permalink

Thanks for taking the time to offer some insight, and congratulations.

Jun 19, 2019permalink

NJOceanView

As always, a couple of real stunners, some fairly interesting work, and a handful of real head-scratchers.

Jun 18, 2019permalink

Kavu

My thoughts exactly.

Jun 19, 2019permalink

I really like #1 and #8. #1 sort of gives you a cozy feeling and reminds you of winter (and as I write this, it's 70 degrees F outside).

Jun 17, 2019*permalink

Joe_Taylor

What about NG clearing house of most of their resident photographers because freelancers are cheaper. Nick Nichols, one of the most inventive and charismatic artists of the modern era, let go by the National Geographic. That will never sink in.

It's almost like NG was bought out by a corporate media conglomerate more mindful of the wasteful pennies being spent and appeasing their new-readers carried over from Fox News. Got to get those "Was Jesus Real?" cover stories to the presses before NG finally becomes another print casualty and relegated to the graveyard of online has-beens.

Jun 17, 2019permalink

(unknown member)

NG has decided to go the "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em" route by caring less about its print publication and catering more to the amateur social media/Instagram crowd. I looked up the "grand prize" for this contest and was shocked to see that it wasn't getting published in the magazine or maybe getting licensed but getting featured on its Instagram feed.

Jun 18, 2019permalink

While I do read a lot of print publications, many of them are going digital only. NG should at least feature it on its website it if doesn't put it into its print version though. But they can probably reach a much larger audience through IG than through print. Plus, if I remember correctly, their subscription price was a bit high, and that was even ten years ago so I can only imagine what it is now. Plus fewer people read print magazines and newspapers these days then they did even 10-20 years ago.

Not to mention on IG they can also link directly to the photgrapher's account as well. They very well could publish it in a print article, I guess.

Jun 18, 2019*permalink

(unknown member)

@sirhawkeye64: I understand what you're saying (that times have changed, that everything's gone digital). The problem is that though what you say is true, it doesn't mean that NG online is simply running a digital version of its print magazine (if that makes sense).

The audience for NG's online presence is completely different from the audience for its print publication. There are some pros submitting to Your Best Shot, yes, but the site is specifically targeting the Instagram/Flickr crowd, who couldn't care less about being featured by The Great and Mighty NG and are just fishing for likes and popular images. NG is pretending as if its online presence is an extension of its print magazine, but it's not really. It's just NG poaching Instagram and Flickr's user base.

This is why NG didn't consider printing the winning photos in the magazine. Your Best Shot/NG's Instagram account is strictly for the social media kiddies. The print magazine is still for the pros.

Jun 18, 2019*permalink

VictorTrasvina

Stunningly beautiful pictures! Wow!

Jun 17, 2019permalink

KrisAK

Inspiring. Strongest group of winners I've seen in a long while.

Jun 17, 2019permalink

Holografix

The one with the wave is fantastic, reminds of that scene in Interstellar! All others are great, maybe the prayer one was a bit weak or I simply don’t like the subject of religion.

Jun 17, 2019permalink

grock

Love the waves photo. Beautiful and terrifying at the same time.

Jun 17, 2019permalink

KW Phua

Anyone pull the shadow to see the dynamic range? Haha.
Good pictures but not sure the IQ.

Jun 17, 2019*permalink

WastingTime

Clearly everything made with Micro43 cameras. The professionals choice, Lol.

Jun 17, 2019permalink

Pphotosweden

And while we are here pixel peep they are out taking photos.. :P

Jun 17, 2019permalink

Only other fellow photographers would think to check the DR range on the RAW file. To everyone else, they like it because of what it is, not because of the technical aspects, and I think that's the most important thing about a photograph. It creates a reaction, grabs your attention and makes you think. I've seen some wonderful photos that maybe were not 100% technically correct (ie. maybe they put their subject dead center in the frame when putting them slightly offset would be been better IMO), but they otherwise were very good photos.

Jun 18, 2019permalink

falconeyes

I am wondering why travel photography still is a category?

I mean, you have photographers all over the world and most photos are likely made by local photograhers, not visiting ones.

Great images still :)

Jun 17, 2019permalink

Suntan

Kind of agree. Basically "travel photography" should be renamed, "Not America Pictures"

Jun 17, 2019permalink

falconeyes

Not America would work for Nat.Geo but not in general. How about "Documentary"? Or "Zeitgeist" ;) Or "Contemporary".

Jun 18, 2019*permalink

milkod2001

Pictures are fine but they are just like random snaps from travel. The only image standing out is slide 8 : People 1st Place IMO.

Jun 17, 2019permalink

Agree. I don't see anything that special TBH.

Jun 17, 2019permalink

Clint Dunn

LOL, you guys make me laugh. Evert one of these pics are stellar, and doubtful that either one of you would have anything even remotely in the same league.

Jun 17, 2019permalink

brendon1000

Wow if its so easy to take these photos why don't you gentlemen start winning such prizes?

Jun 18, 2019permalink

@milod2001 - If you think these look like "random snaps", then you need to find a different hobby. Seriously!

Jun 18, 2019permalink

milkod2001

@Barry Duggan Photography
Im professional photographer, this is not just hobby for me like for you :) I do like image 8, the rest are just like random lucky snaps from holiday. No interesting light, composition or story behind the rest of images. Like when you browse random images and you spend half sec. with each. Nothing grabbing my attention but no.8. Hope it's OK to like/dislike something here. Haha

Jun 18, 2019permalink

@milkod2001, agreed again. We are entitled to our opinions and don't need to be harassed for it. @brendon1000, saw your page, nothing to write home about. Especially the shot with the male playing with his hair with all the cars in the background? Enough said.. @Barry You have some really nice shots on your page. We have a very similar style of shooting. TBH, many of your shots are better than these winners.

Jun 18, 2019*permalink

What constitutes a "better" shot. Look at NG's other images in its magazines and I'm sure that you'll see some (photos) that are perhaps not ideal visually or technically (ie. rule of third, golden hour, etc), but they capture and convey a message to the viewer, which I think is equally if not more important than the technical. But the overall important thing of an image (IMO) is does it draw your attention, make you think/wonder, and/or trigger an emotion?

Yes from a photographer's standpoint, #3 might be a busy image. I personally found #1 and #8 to be the best of the bunch. #1 mainly because it gave me a sort of cozy feeling thinking about winter (and I live in the midwest so winters can get pretty cold around here), plus the mood of the image (I liked the blue light indicating night/evening on winter's night). Technical details were not the first thing on my mind when looking at these images.

(Just my opinion....)

Jun 18, 2019*permalink

brendon1000

@Veloster75 - Lol I never ever claimed to be a great photographer. :P

I only said those claiming these to be snapshots to show me your award winning photos if its so easy as people claim. The OP said that they were normal snapshots. If so then it should be no problem winning some sort of photography awards correct ?

So where are your awards Veloster75 ?

Jun 18, 2019permalink

Clint Dunn

@milkod2001 - Oh...you're a pro photographer. I notice you have no gallery or any link to your work in your profile. I guess if you live on DPR as a troll it isn't good for business. That, or maybe you are no pro whatsoever.

Jun 18, 2019permalink

@Brendon1000, I've been published in numerous publications many times. Thank you.

Jun 18, 2019permalink

@Milkod2001. I'm also a pro photographer, not that that matters. Yesof course it's OK to dislike photos in a competition. It's just how you described your reasons-poor light, no story, etc. I would have serious reservations about what you would consider to be good photography.

Jun 19, 2019permalink

landscaper1

Lots of sour grapes posted here. Sad that so many seem unable to simply acknowledge the artistry of a good photograph instead of just finding flaws.

Jun 17, 2019permalink

Tony10

Agree, there's many tech orientated pixel peepers here unable to appreciate great photos and the creative vision of those who took them.

Jun 17, 2019permalink

Kesava

They are jealous.

Jun 17, 2019permalink

mcshan

Maybe their taste differs from others. It wouldn't be interesting is everyone loved the same shots.

Jun 17, 2019permalink

landscaper1

@mcshan ...
You don't have to "love" someone else' image to be able to concede it's a good one. Lord knows I see lots of good images I don't personally like.

Jun 17, 2019permalink

mcshan

Hi, We don't agree but that is what forums are about.

Jun 17, 2019permalink

I personally don't see sour grapes. To have sour grapes, one would have to enter this contest to lose it. There are many outstanding photographers here that don't need to enter "contests". Many of these photographers take better pictures than the ones posted as winners. Many of these so-called "contests" are just money makers(entry fees) and popularity contents. Personally, my ego does allow me to acknowledge a good photograph, when it is warranted.

Jun 18, 2019permalink

Mitakon

They seem too perfect, some of these seem computer graphics!

Jun 17, 2019*permalink

landscaper1

"some of these seem computer graphics!"

Or extremely well planned and executed images of real scenes?

Jun 17, 2019permalink

fmian

Sony in camera illustration mode? Hehehee

Jun 20, 2019permalink

Wanderer23

Great shots

Jun 17, 2019permalink

justmeMN

I can't take great photos because I don't have a travel budget. :-)

Jun 17, 2019permalink

Clint Dunn

Stop buying new cameras every two years:)

Jun 17, 2019permalink

Clint, that is Blasphemy! Ughhhhh … my wife is trying to get me to stop buying cameras every 6 months. LOL.
Greg Johnson
San Antonio, Texas
https://www.flickr.com/photos/139148982@N02/albums

Jun 18, 2019permalink

Ryan_Valiente

Great stuff. Congrats to the winners.

And yet we still have people here whining about these photos that they couldn't do instead of taking photos.

Jun 17, 2019*permalink

Lens_Goat

Great stuff

Jun 17, 2019permalink

liquidsquid

As usual awesome pictures.

Jun 17, 2019permalink

dan_darkroom

#2 - was that airport shot done legally?

I mean, seems a few tried that in Heathrow and failed because of some silly officials with no sense of beauty that put airline safety over stunning images.

Jun 17, 2019permalink

Aaron@Utah

did you not read the description of how the picture was taken?

"I had dreams of documenting the motion at SFO and [arranged] permission to fly directly overhead."

Jun 17, 2019permalink

Set focal, shutter and f settings. 10 fps. Timer to 7.5 seconds. Toss. Catch. Download. Tweak. Post. Enjoy.

Jun 17, 2019permalink

Actually why is it I don't see any shadows of the planes?

Jun 18, 2019permalink

Right! Planes on the runway has shadows at 12 o'clock while this plane has no shadows. Wonders of Adobe.

Jun 18, 2019permalink

I'd rather he left the plane shadow in the photo, otherwise it looks photoshopped. Also the shadows gives nice perspective.

Jun 18, 2019permalink

dan_darkroom

>Aaron@Utah
Did his mom gave permission? That is very kind.

NatGeo should have not allowed that image to get published. Many will think, "cool, must try that too". Copycat crimes are quite a reality.

Jun 18, 2019permalink

BaldCol

The photographer is 'jassensf' and he has commented further up explaining how the shot was taken.

Jun 18, 2019permalink

Terrano

That plane is high enough that the shadow is out of the image, don't compare the shadows to other objects on the ground.

Jun 18, 2019permalink

Look at the scale of the plane and those planes on the runway. They are about the same size, therefore, the altitude of the plane is close to the ground, therefore, it should cast a shadow.

The higher the altitude the larger the shadow but this one simply does not have a shadow at all unless this is a ghost plane.

Jun 18, 2019*permalink

Terrano

He sent his raw file along with the entry image (not DNG) i am sure it is legit.

Jun 19, 2019permalink

Airport was a drone shot? Too sharp to be a drone unless the shooter piggybacked D5-&-Lens on a drone which a drone cannot do.

Jun 19, 2019permalink

fmian

That plane has no shadow because the Earth is flat. Can't you see??!! The lizard people are preventing us from seeing the shadoowwwwss!

Jun 20, 2019permalink

Cian3307

If the plane in flight is higher up than those on the ground, the shadow will be further away, probably out of shot.

Jun 20, 2019*permalink

Lest these rumors go too far, I think the planes shadow does exist further down left out of the frame. He has another photo a few seconds later and you can see the plane's shadow. At just a slightly higher elevation as you approach the landing, the shadow is further away down and to the left.

So that's pretty cool, he cut out the shadow out of the frame. No photoshop.

Jun 22, 2019permalink

Fsi

Those were all so good.

Jun 16, 2019permalink

86 comments after two days of publication! Unbelievable.
If NatGeo published camera and lens used I bet 500 comments in less than two days would have been garnered.

Here is the most popular camera brands and lenses used.
https://www.thephoblographer.com/2018/06/20/most-popular-cameras-settings-stock-photography/

Jun 16, 2019*permalink

So true, most people here just want to talk about gear rather than actual photography. Kinda sad to be honest.

Jun 18, 2019permalink

Barry, the thing is, it's not like the old days. People are inundated by images ion their daily lives. It is a constant barrage of imagery on their phones, tablets, laptops, PCs, TVs.... It has forever changed photography in that everyone has a great camera (phone) in their hands all the time, and everyone is a photographer. It is hard to impress anyone wit6h images these days, and pro photographers are leaving the ranks in droves. Computational photography and everyone having a perfect meter means no one cares about the art of EV and working to get proper exposure anymore. Every snapshot is properly exposed. I remember with film I was lucky to get 4 keepers on a roll.
Greg Johnson
https://www.flickr.com/photos/139148982@N02/albums

Jun 18, 2019permalink

dan_darkroom

A while ago I had a chat with a Leica dude, and I joked, "you know, 70% of Leica owners never take pictures". He totally disagreed with me, saying "nay, it's more like 95%".

Jun 19, 2019permalink

Leica cameras rarely seldom wins photo contests …
Leik dan_darkroom's friend said 95% of Leica owners never take pictures because taking pictures is a challenge for them …

Jun 19, 2019permalink

Maybe that is true as guys walk around with their Leica jewelry bling going on.
But I won't be that way. I'm gonna shoot. It might not be great. But it will be good. And it will be a lot.

Jun 19, 2019permalink

jhinkey

Actually, their People Honorable Mention is my favorite of the People category.

Jun 16, 2019permalink

Nebell

Agreed. I love thar photo.
But the Chinese actors photo is pretty damn close.

Jun 18, 2019permalink

icexe

I see the arm-chair critics are out in full force. I'm sure they will be willing to show NatGeo how it's done, as soon as they find gear that is satisfactory enough to match their skills of course.

Jun 16, 2019*permalink

Lessiter

I find the NatGeo aesthetics a bit dated and kitch. The seem to nurture that specific look, I guess it has a market. I guess you can't call NatGeo a very intellectually challenging magazine? I haven't really ever read it despite this I recognize the look!

Jun 16, 2019permalink

@Lessiter

'I guess you can't call NatGeo a very intellectually challenging magazine?'

' I haven't really ever read it ...'

Huh.

Jun 16, 2019permalink

Kesava

@lessiter
your ignorance is showing.

Jun 17, 2019permalink

capeminiol

I don't care about the photos; I only read Nat Geo for the articles. Oh wait, wrong publication. :)

Jun 17, 2019permalink

Lessiter

Few folks failed to notice the question mark in my post above...

I do find it odd that I know the size and feel of the magazine as well as the look of the photographs but can't for the life of me remember any specific article!

Jun 17, 2019permalink

@Lessiter

The first article from the Out of Eden project would be a good place to start. Written by Paul Salopek, photographs by John Stanmeyer, published Dec 2013.

Jun 17, 2019permalink

What's your award for the most poorly photoshopped (composed) fakes this time?
- I'll go for #8 for its naively photoshopped sum beams, in a scene staged by the photographer.
- but #5 (the freak wave) should get a honorable mention as well ;)

Jun 16, 2019*permalink

KerryBE

Since submittal of a raw file is required so NG can check for such photoshopping, how would this "faking" be done?

Jun 16, 2019permalink

My best assumption is, that they submitted DNG files. There is software that can create (write to) DNG files.
DNG is an openly and fully documented standard where Adobe actively supports software developers to develop software, that can create DNGs, with the help of a software development kit (free of charge). So it is a light programming effort to have a processed TIFF, to Bayer-mosaic it, to write it out to DNG, and then to submit that to NG.

But maybe my fake assumption is only driven by the sun ray scene looking so fake, which could be due to it looking staged and directed by the photographer like a theater scene, and maybe some artificial fog sprayed around in the room? but who knows.

Jun 16, 2019*permalink

Why do you think #5 is fake? Pretty standard surfing shot...

Jun 17, 2019permalink

Nope, this is self contradicting. If it was pretty boring "standard surfing shot", then it wouldn't have made it to an award. It's only there, because it is not a standard surfing shot ;)

Jun 17, 2019permalink

So it's a fake because it's not a standard shot?

I don't follow.

Jun 18, 2019permalink

It just looks fake to me. That is an intuitive judgement of course, we are never 100% sure. Only the Photoshopper knows for sure ;)

Jun 18, 2019permalink

d2f

Nightmare of an image, well done.

Jun 16, 2019permalink

(unknown member)

Ah... photography contest always something like been there done that tonemapped.

Jun 16, 2019permalink

G1Houston

Nice.

Jun 16, 2019permalink

I find it hilarious how people are criticising some images. They are simply outstanding. 99% of people here, including myself, could only dream of producing such quality.

Jun 16, 2019permalink

(unknown member)

Fully agree, very good work here.

Jun 16, 2019permalink

StoneJack

If these photos are not shot by Sony, these are not "real" photos.

Jun 16, 2019permalink

Blumfeld

Except for #3, colourwise they all look like they were graded in Bollywood-Style.

Jun 16, 2019permalink

dpfan32

I kinda miss Christian celebrations or Christians praying...
Must be mainstream thing.....

Jun 16, 2019permalink

First world problems...

Jun 16, 2019permalink

I esp. love the Chinese opera preparation photo. Perfect.

Jun 16, 2019permalink

mcshan

My favorite as well. Outstanding.

Jun 17, 2019permalink

Kris Bell

I personally think all the nature shots are poor but really like most of the others.

Jun 15, 2019permalink

M Lammerse

Huaifeng Li knows excellent how to capture 'rural' China

Jun 15, 2019*permalink

Thoughts R Us

Yes I noticed his work too...simply stunning.

Jun 15, 2019permalink

zeratulmrye

I don't know about you guys but I'm so tired of photos of this basketball court in HK

Jun 15, 2019*permalink

J A C S

Do you know how much the land on which it was built costs?

Jun 15, 2019permalink

Romeojdr

Could not agree more

Jun 15, 2019permalink

Point taken. Now, I currently live in HK (and enjoy it very much), and there are a few urban basketball places where similar photos could be made.
I still find it a valid image as illustration of life in such a public housing area.

Jun 16, 2019permalink

Wanderer23

I'm with you there. It's still a great shot but not unique.

Jun 17, 2019permalink

SanPedro

@minababe
Frankly, all the examples you link to are substandard compared to the examples in the competition. You're just a really bad troll. You even have the reply button turned off so that nobody can reply to your gormless posts. You must have a really sad existence if all you can do is complain and moan about the examples in the way you did.

Jun 15, 2019permalink

(unknown member)

Someone let the mental patient out of his ward again. (Dribbles that I can turn off buttons, which I don't have the ability to do.) I really feel sorry for you. It seems that you need help.

Jun 15, 2019*permalink

tko

Funny how the whiners have no photos, have never entered a contest, never won anything, but are better judges than National Geographic. Sour grapes me thinks. On the other hand, I've won a few contests here and think they are good and enjoyable. If these shots are so easy to copy, why can't the complainers do so?

I guess its always about how ordinary the other guy's photos are, never about how ordinary theirs are.

Jun 15, 2019permalink

(unknown member)

You have no idea whether anyone has or hasn't entered a contest, has or hasn't won anything. People who don't have anything to prove aren't going to make a big show on a website of any awards they've won or any acclaim they've achieved, especially not to a bunch of random strangers on the internet.

Jun 15, 2019*permalink

J A C S

I never released a music record, you do not want to hear me singing. Yet, I am very picky about music... Go figure.

Jun 15, 2019permalink

1) http://images1.ynet.co.il/PicServer2/24012010/2734348/DTW09_wa.jpg
2) https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/03/09/17/3E1D667F00000578-4298164-image-a-24_1489079514619.jpg
3) https://afghansabroad.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/muslims-praying.jpg

While I like the photos, I do agree with JACS. If only competition winners could criticise, it’s like saying that only writers can review books, or directors can review movies, or musicians can review albums. It is not a convincing point of view.

Jun 16, 2019permalink

b0k3h

Wait, how is this possible? 3 of these cameras are almost a decade old and 1 isn't even full frame!

Jun 15, 2019permalink

diness

Amazing how many commenters here apparently create better images than this. You all must win a lot of contests...

Jun 15, 2019permalink

Akpinxit

On the contrary - since these images are pretty ordinary , one (of the "many commenters here") would never suggest them to the contest

Jun 15, 2019permalink

diness

Akpinxit- very well could be, but this, I believe, is one of the worst things about the Internet. People who can sit at their computers and anonymously pick apart other people’s work. Not in a constructive way of course, just a “these are terrible” kind of way. It’s too easy and I think just comes across as arrogance.

Jun 15, 2019permalink

Akpinxit

just one bellow , there is constructive argument , why image nom.3 should be reviewed , there few more in rest of the comments
as for general - sure true it could be , but general is to .. general ...

Jun 16, 2019permalink

Akpinxit

As a standard in resent years contests (from various brands) , it would be so easy to pass by by anyone of these images if they would published in someones' personal account page/site . None stands out and most of them already been done from slightly different angle .

Jun 15, 2019permalink

(unknown member)

Yes, especially #3. I saw that and was like, "Really?" That "Muslims kneeling in prayer" photograph has been done 1,000 times over:

Jun 15, 2019permalink

dpfan32

Time to post some Christinas praying, right.... It's all politics.

Jun 16, 2019permalink

OrpheusXx

So, if i take a picture like #9 i will be in the winners of every photo contest it seems...

Jun 15, 2019permalink

(unknown member)

Yes, LOL. The Choi Hung Estate is the most photographed and cliched Instagrammed/microstocked location ever, a real "crowd pleaser". Just take a trip out to Hong Kong, shoot the basketball hoop, submit it and you're bound to be in the Top 10 for any contest.

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/611757194/choi-hung-estate/

Flickr:
https://www.flickr.com/search/?text=Choi%20Hung%20Estate

Shutterstock:
https://www.shutterstock.com/search/choi+hung+estate

Getty:
https://www.gettyimages.com/photos/choi-hung-estate?family=creative&phrase=choi%20hung%20estate&license=rf&sort=best#license

Jun 15, 2019*permalink

OrpheusXx

Also this: https://www.dpreview.com/news/4169223662/apple-announces-winners-of-its-2019-shot-on-iphone-challenge

Jun 15, 2019permalink

(unknown member)

@OrpheusXx: LOL, thank you! :-D

Jun 15, 2019permalink

littlestephy0925

As a Cantonese who goes to Hong Kong at least twice a year, this spot is so overly done. The Choi Hung Estate is so packed with tourists. There are so many great location for photos in Hong Kong but I don't get why this spot gets picked every time... :\

Jun 16, 2019permalink

sh10453

I'm having difficulty with the SFO picture reaching a 2nd place, or even any level of acceptance.

Jun 15, 2019permalink

Nikita66

Yeah, I don't quite see it either. It is view you're not likely to see very often, but otherwise, so what?

Jun 15, 2019permalink