Rules to Submit in the Award

Experience the panoramic view from the top of the highest man-made building, or visit the most remote villages in South Asia, or South America, where the habitat is in-tune with nature’s rhythms to survive. Photo of the Day shares those very moments of our presence on this earth, from the purist’s perspective.

Reflections
Rules to Submit in the Award

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 an iconic, which is special to share with the whole world. Let’s share it with others…

Reflections

Explore the Contestant | April ’11

Cannon, by Christopher Utano

Award Winner   |   Photo of the Day   |   April 30, 2011

I shot this image at a civil war reenactment. I waited for the right moment when the gun was fired to include the smoke in the scene. This gives the image a sense of action. I later converted to sepia to give it a feeling of realism. About 5 or 6 attempts were made before [...]

Black & White Photography, Contestant | April '11Read more

From the Yellow Field, by Shahnaz Parvin

Award Winner   |   Photo of the Day   |   April 29, 2011

Mustard is a fantastic weather crop that grown from seeds sown in early spring. It likes moist soil and sunny location. Once upon a time it was the main oil seed crop of Bangladesh, local farmers produced the amount they needed. This spring I shoot this photo from Faridpur when some children were playing around [...]

Color Photography, Contestant | April '11Read more

Glowing Caterpillar, by Avik Sengupta

Award Winner   |   Photo of the Day   |   April 28, 2011

In an effort to experiment with light and reflection, I ended up taking this photo of a Chinese lamp and its reflection on my dining table.

Abstract Photography, Contestant | April '11Read more

Pillars, by Jim Alonzo

Award Winner   |   Photo of the Day   |   April 27, 2011

The design of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque has been inspired by both Mughal and Moorish mosque architecture, particularly the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca being direct influences. The dome layout and floor plan of the mosque was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque and the architecture was inspired by both [...]

Architectural Photography, Contestant | April '11Read more