The Best Images from GuruShots "Beach Time" Challenge

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Sandcastle on a beach at sunset with dramatic orange and amber clouds overhead.

GuruShots is a photography site that hosts "The World’s Greatest Photo Game,” In their latest challenge, they invited participants to submit their best photos of "Beach Time." There was such a great variety of seascapes and ideas incorporated into the challenge set. There were thousands of entires and millions of votes but the winners of the challenge were decided.  Check out the three winners as well as hundreds of top rated images below.

GuruShots is a  fantastic community for any photographer looking to share their work. They post a huge variety of different themed contests and offer a variety of prizes for the winners of each.

Wooden boardwalk descending to a secluded beach cove bordered by golden rock formations and turquoise water.

Bruno Ricardo, Portugal - Top Photographer

Dramatic sunset sky with orange and gold clouds over a beach with sandcastle structures in foreground.

Mantas Kačinskas, Lithuania - Top Photo

Silhouetted figure standing in shallow water at sunset, with another figure lying on the beach in the foreground.

Rahat Bin Mustafiz, Bangladesh - Guru's Top Pick

 

Translucent seashell resting on wet sand at sunset, backlit by golden hour light.
Nicolene Dreyer - Australia
Two surfers in wetsuits stand in shallow water at sunset, facing the ocean with mountains silhouetted in the background.
Vincenzo Quaratiello
Three colorful Adirondack chairs on a sandy beach facing calm turquoise water.
Robert Shapiro - United States
Golden sunrise over ocean with textured wet sand beach in foreground.
Zachary Morgan - United States
Aerial view of a sandy beach with turquoise waves and scattered beachgoers along the shoreline.
Crashing ™ . - United States
Wooden pier extending into the ocean during golden hour sunset with dramatic orange and blue sky.
Bart Buckalew - United States
Beach at sunset with golden sky, scattered rocks, and calm ocean under dramatic clouds.
Ilan Horn - Israel
Silhouetted surfer in wetsuit standing in golden ocean water at sunset.
Dragana Simić - Serbia
Man and child at a beach fruit cart on a bicycle with golden hour lighting.
Xavier Jouve xXx @xavierjouve - France
Two wooden longtail boats anchored in shallow turquoise water off a white sand beach.
Oswaldo Marchi - Brazil
Rocky tidal pools with green algae in foreground, sandy beach and castle ruins under dramatic cloudy sky.
N e i l - United Kingdom
Fishing pier extending into the ocean during golden hour sunset with warm lighting on the structure.
Dmitry Pasikhov - United States
Surfers and beachgoers in the ocean with a tall cliff face rising behind them under clear skies.
Kelly Lepper - United States
Sun setting directly beneath a long pier extending into calm ocean waters at golden hour.
Tony Bendele - United States
Golden hour seascape with a solitary temple structure on a rocky island surrounded by soft, blurred waves.
Fernando Tavares - Portugal
Adult and child standing in shallow ocean water at sunset with dramatic golden and orange sky.
Mark Soekarjo - Netherlands
Wooden pier extending into calm ocean waters at golden hour sunset.
JC Tamberino - United States
Golden sunset over a calm lake with forested shoreline and distant mountains silhouetted against the sky.
shvetsolga - United States
Rocky limestone formations in turquoise Mediterranean waters with a sailing yacht anchored in the distance.
GenPierre - Belgium
Dramatic volcanic mountain peaks rising behind a black sand beach and turquoise lagoon under stormy skies.
MattNixon SearcherPhotography - United States
Shallow turquoise lagoon with white sand bar and distant island under clear blue sky.
Guenter Horniak - Austria
Solitary figure in wetsuit standing at the waterline on a pebble beach with turquoise ocean and white-capped waves.
Mother Nature - United Kingdom
Ocean wave washing onto sandy beach at golden hour sunset.
Benjamin Maggio - United States
Rocky coastal landscape at golden hour with dramatic clouds and calm ocean water.
Laurie Search - United States
Tropical beach with turquoise water, sandy shore, and rocky headlands under clear blue sky.
G C George - Malaysia
Wooden boardwalk stretching toward a distant beach under a partly cloudy sky, flanked by dune grasses.
Brigitte Hogger - Germany
Aerial view of a turquoise lagoon with a rocky island, sandy beaches, and anchored boats under clear sky.
Valerio Scelzo - Italy
Two people sitting in beach chairs on sand facing calm turquoise water under clear sky.
Juan Lopez - United States
Sandy beach curving along calm water at sunset, with figures visible on the shore and sailboat on the horizon.
PekkaK - Finland
Sun reflecting on calm ocean water at sunset, with two weathered wooden posts in the shallow surf.
Rick Stockreef - United States
White horse trotting along a sandy beach with ocean waves and cloudy sky in the background.
Helkoryo Photography - United Kingdom
Person relaxing in a beach chair at the shoreline, with gentle waves lapping at the sand.
Carmen Watkins - Romania
Lighthouse standing on rocky breakwater at dusk with dramatic blue sky and calm water.
Matthew Paskin - United Kingdom
Tropical beach with dark volcanic sand, white-capped waves, and palm trees lining the shore under blue sky.
Kate Blake - United States
Tropical beach with wooden posts lining the sand, palm tree, and dramatic cloudy sky.
Mark Greenslade - South Africa
Weathered wooden pilings scattered across sandy beach with calm shallow water in background.
Sergey Kosachev - Latvia
Sandy beach with lounge chairs and beach umbrellas under dramatic blue sky with white clouds.
Sally Levi - United States
Abandoned wooden fishing boat with golden hull reflected in still water at twilight.
Suzi Magner - Australia
Busy Mediterranean beach with colorful umbrellas, beachgoers, and boats anchored in turquoise water beneath rocky cliffs.
Gerhard Rauth - Germany
Wooden pier extending into the ocean at sunrise with golden light reflecting on wet sand below.
Mvuzo Mbelekane - South Africa
Rocky shoreline with bare trees under dramatic storm clouds and choppy water.
Želimir Vuletić - Croatia
Surfer carrying a yellow and black board walking toward the ocean with weathered wooden pier pilings in the background.
Eileen Roach - United States
Child standing in shallow water at sunset with rocky outcrops visible offshore.
Mel1206 - Australia
Seashells and sand dollars scattered on beach sand with golden hour sunlight and ocean horizon in background.
Gigi Cioffi Spanola - United States
Beachgoers swimming and wading in ocean waves on a sunny day with white sand beach and clear blue sky.
Daniel Terry ( A. Storrie Photography ) - United States
Rippled sand beach stretching toward turquoise ocean under clear blue sky.
Lily Heyl - United States
Silhouetted lighthouse and figures on a pier at sunset with golden sky and reflective water.
Christopher Leth - Denmark
Expansive sandy beach stretching along calm blue ocean under partly cloudy sky.
Gilbert Sanchez - United States
Expansive sandy beach stretching toward dramatic basalt cliffs under overcast sky.
catharinadahlqvist - Sweden
Dramatic storm clouds gather over a river valley with forested banks and distant mountains.
Travis Wetherbee - United States
Wooden pier extending into the ocean at sunset, silhouetted against a vibrant pink and purple sky.
Peter Merz - Canada
Wooden pier with yellow railings extending into calm water at dusk, illuminated boathouse at the end, purple and orange sunset sky with clouds.
Sergey Vasenin - Russia
Beachgoers swimming and wading in shallow water near colorful red and tan cliff formations.
Michelle Bulner - Australia
Waves crash against golden rocky outcrops at sunset, creating white foam in a dramatic coastal seascape.
Dahlia Yeh - Taiwan
Silhouetted figure wading in ocean at dramatic sunset with stratified clouds.
SerenityByT - United States
Weathered wooden fishing boat beached on sand with dramatic cloudy sky overhead.
Hasib Mehedi Porosh - Bangladesh
Ocean waves breaking on a dark sand beach at sunset with buildings visible along the shoreline.
Laura Gardner - United states
Woman in wide-brimmed hat sitting in shallow ocean water, wearing light clothing and posing for camera.
Passionate Photographer - India
Vibrant sunset over the ocean with dramatic orange and red sky reflecting on calm water and wet sand beach.
Joey Mendes - Portugal
Large ocean waves crash against rocky outcrops with spray and foam in bright daylight.
Mandi Botha - South Africa
Wooden directional sign on coastal dune with beach grasses and wildflowers overlooking ocean.
Tom Wade - United Kingdom
Rocky coastline at golden hour with dramatic storm clouds and silhouetted figures on the beach.
Olga Zeltser - United States
Rocky coastline with turquoise water and small island under clear blue sky.
Tomislav Brajkovic - Croatia (Hrvatska)
Silhouetted figure and dog walking along a beach at sunset with calm waters and golden sky.
Nick Gobrecht - United States
Tropical beach with white sand, turquoise water, and a thatched umbrella shelter under clear blue sky.
Nemo Beads - Croatia
Silhouetted figure sitting on a rock amid scattered boulders on a wide beach at low tide.
Mike Boettcher - United States
Dramatic coastal cliff with red strata reflected in still water at low tide.
Adam Cooper - United Kingdom
Tourists exploring a rocky beach with a large rock formation visible offshore under a blue sky with white clouds.
Kent Steinhaug - Norway
Beachgoers with blue kayak on sandy beach on overcast day with calm water and distant shoreline.
Raffaella Baragone - Italy
Waves crash against moss-covered rocks at sunrise, with golden light breaking through clouds over the ocean.
Daniel Podrabinek - Israel
Pale pink fossilized ammonite shell resting on sandy ground with soft, diffused lighting.
Christina Mcilroy - Australia
Coastal beach scene with sandy shore, breaking waves, and grassy cliff in foreground under clear blue sky.
Susie Bennett - United Kingdom
Limestone cliff with tropical vegetation overlooking turquoise ocean and white sand beach.
anrum1 - Poland
Wooden longtail boat with yellow and blue fabric moored in turquoise shallow water near a sandy beach with limestone cliffs.
Indy _ Travel Photography - Belgium
Two people sitting in shallow ocean water near a driftwood log on a sandy beach.
Bruno Couleau - France
Weathered wooden bench on sandy beach facing calm ocean under cloudy sky.
flame03sad - United States
Wide sandy beach with gentle waves under a dramatic blue sky with wispy clouds.
Karen Butler - United States
Wooden pier extending into calm water at sunset with sandy beach in foreground.
Lars Barløse - Denmark
Waves rolling onto a sandy beach with blue sky and clouds at horizon.
Robert Hedenschoug - United States
Weathered wooden posts emerging from shallow water on a sandy beach at dusk.
Grazyna Fuchs - Poland
Silhouetted beachgoers watching the sun set over the ocean at dusk.
Susie Hanna - United States
Large cargo ship offshore with massive sand plume erupting from its hull during controlled beaching operation.
Kevin Sinclair - Australia
Beachgoers swim and wade in turquoise water near a historic waterfront castle with red-tile roof.
eePeters - United States
Abandoned tugboat tilted in shallow ocean waves, rendered in black and white.
Chris Eichman - United States
Turquoise Mediterranean beach with swimmers, rocky outcrops, and a weathered painted box in the foreground.
Sylvia Hermine Guenther - Australia
Golden sun setting over the ocean horizon with dramatic orange and dark clouds reflected in wet sand below.
Dj Nojphotos - United States
Tropical beach at sunset with tidal channels cutting through sand beneath dramatic clouded sky.
Blaise Tee - Singapore
Golden sand beach with turquoise water and white waves, sailboat visible on the horizon under clear blue sky.
Crystal Bedford - United States
Turquoise lagoon with white sand beach backed by green meadow and distant mountains under clear blue sky.
Freck Fraser - United Kingdom
Two wooden fishing boats with brown and white painted hulls beached on golden sand beside turquoise water.
Nadine da Silva - United Kingdom
Aerial view of a crescent beach with turquoise water, palm trees, and green volcanic hillsides.
Terry Naegele - United States
Man wading in shallow ocean water while holding a young child in an orange life vest.
Tricia Ellis - United States
Silhouetted surfer holding surfboard on beach at golden hour sunset.
Alexandre Rocha - Brazil
Two people standing in shallow water among rocks on a beach, facing the ocean under a dramatic cloudy sky.
John C. Wragg - United Kingdom
Leaning palm tree on white sand beach with turquoise water and blue sky.
Nidhi Rathi Saraogi - India
White fishing boat moored in a sheltered blue cove surrounded by rocky shoreline and Mediterranean vegetation.
Eva Granbom - Sweden
Person wading in shallow ocean water at sunrise with a long pier extending into the sea.
Tampa Bay Photo - United States
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user-361523 November 3, 2021 - 10:38 am

Is this 'Gurushots' worth being a participant in or not? the concept seems ok but can it be trusted?

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Stefan Gonzalevski November 3, 2021 - 6:03 pm
user-361523 [Edited]

Nah, it's a rip off. You pay to get success, and it's the paradise of HDR. Don't bother.

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user-361523 November 3, 2021 - 6:05 pm
Stefan Gonzalevski

Fair enough, I’ll stick to my 175 Flickr followers then:) cheers.

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Stefan Gonzalevski November 4, 2021 - 6:41 am
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Same here, I'm on Flickr and 500px, with not that many followers ;-) I feel more comfortable on my french Nikon Forum !

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Kyle Foreman November 3, 2021 - 6:30 pm
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It's really just a game. I've literally never spent a dime on it and have done pretty well. It's just something that's fun to past the time with. Believe it or not there are actually strategies to doing better. You can also join a team which makes it easier to get the things you'd have to spend money on for free. I would suggest trying it out if you're interested.

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