Light & Composition

The journey of Photo of the Day is endless, from one continent to the next, a journey that gives one an understanding of people, nature, and culture. We believe, when one feels it from the heart and captures the moment with their camera, it becomes iconic, which is special to share with the whole world. Let’s share it with others.

Peruvian Girl and Friend, by Claudio Bacinello

Award Winner   |   Photo of the Day   |   June 18, 2013

I came across this young girl and her older sister paddling in a dugout boat and thought they would make interesting subjects. It was only when we got closer that I noticed the younger girl was holding a capybara as if it was her toy.

Contestant | June '13, Portraiture PhotographyRead more

Bodie, by Don Peterson

Award Winner   |   Photo of the Day   |   June 17, 2013

Bodie was founded in the mid-1860s when gold was discovered in the nearby mountains. It was considered to be California’s second or third largest city at one time boasting a population of about 10,000 people.

Contestant | June '13, Travel PhotographyRead more

Royal Ontario Museum, by Mazhar Hossain

Award Winner   |   Photo of the Day   |   June 16, 2013

This was my second shot at motion photography at night. I went downtown Toronto to take some pictures at night and I thought the amazing architecture of the Royal Ontario Museum must be in my pictures.

Contestant | June '13, Motion PhotographyRead more

Escorting into the Blue, by Zahraa Al Hassani

Award Winner   |   Photo of the Day   |   June 15, 2013

We were shoving our way in the Bosphorus into Princes’ Islands (Adalar), passing by four other islands on the way where those seagulls was escorting us along the way. I wanted to portray this moment when it had come so near to where I was standing…

Contestant | June '13, Wildlife PhotographyRead more