Winners of the Explorer Photo Contest by F-stop!

Thank you to all the photographers that shared their adventurous images in this photo contest by our friends at F-Stop. There are many locations in the world that are uncharted and that are photographic treasures, some of these are displayed in this contest's gallery. For those lucky enough to visit or to live nearby this spots, sharing this captures is a source of inspiration on how to see and appreciate the natural world.

A special thanks to friend & professional photographer Chris Garrison for his collaboration as a guest judge!

Congratulations to the Grand Jury Winner "THEWANDERER_07" by intheloupe

"The contest is about  adventure photography which is not just the location but the overall story of getting there for the shot.  I feel like this image gave me the best overall feel of the contest.  Not only is it an epic location, you really get a good sense of the hike there with the person in the shot.  I also love waterfall shots, when you put your work in like this photographer, they look as epic as they do in the picture as they do in person! " - Chris Garrison

Congratulations to the Runner up selection "013" by brodia65

"I work around water a lot and I know how hard it is to get the perfect reflection shots.  They usually require early mornings and high pressures in the atmosphere for there to be now wind.  I feel like the photographer really did his work to get to the location for this shot.  I also love the misty feel of the floating clouds just above the tree line." - Chris Garrison

Congratulations to the Second Runner Up Selection "Sun, Sand, Wind - Monument Valley, Arizona" by LouisAnnImage

"The desert tis one of my favorite places to shoot.  I feel like I am on another planet when I am there.  The overall contrast, epic lighting, and composition of this image made me stop right on it!" - Chris Garrison

Congratulations to the People's Choice "Hawaii" by alainbarbezat