The Top Images from GuruShots "Traveling the World" Challenge

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Buddhist statue illuminated in green light inside a candlelit temple chamber with brick walls.

Our friends over at GuruShots, hosts of "The World’s Greatest Photo Game,” recently offered a challenge where particpants submitted their best images "Traveling the World." There were thousands of entries and over 27 million votes throughout the contest but the top winners have been chosen. Check out the winner and the the 60 top rated images below.

GuruShots is a wonderful community for people who love photography and want to share their images with others. They hosts hundreds of themed challenges and offer a wide range of prizes, turning photo sharing into a fun game for all those who participate. The best part is that it's free to join. Simply visit www.gurushots.com to start sharing your work. 

Two traditional wooden boats with tall masts moored in calm water at sunset, with historic waterfront buildings illuminated on the far shore.

Daniel Calicchio, Portugal - Top Photographer

Motorcycle rider in helmet and jacket poses on vintage bike in arid desert landscape.

Daiva Ališauskienė, Lithuania - Top Photo

Buddhist statue illuminated in green light inside a temple with candlelit shrine niches.

So Pyay Lynn, Myanmar - Gurus Top Pick

Alpine lake with golden autumn foliage framing the composition, mountains in misty background, waterfowl on water.
Sanja_ B_ - Bosnia and Herzegovina
Church on a forested island surrounded by autumn landscape and fog-covered lake with mountains beyond.
Bajkó Tamás - Hungary
Historic Roman temple with Corinthian columns and obelisk in plaza crowded with tourists.
Eero Kukkonen - Finland
Golden Gate Bridge silhouetted against dramatic orange and purple sunset sky with calm bay waters below.
Xan White - Switzerland
Aerial view of interconnected lakes surrounded by dense boreal forest under a dramatic cloudy sky.
Timo Grabosch - Germany
Symmetrical view of a marble mausoleum with a central dome and four minarets, flanked by cypress trees and a reflecting pool.
Glenn Fund - United States
Brick castle with green spires reflected in still water, surrounded by green fields and trees under partly cloudy sky.
Nicolae Ancuta - Romania
Cascading waterfall flowing through moss-covered rocks and fallen leaves in a forested creek.
Michael Shmidt - Israel
Westminster Palace and Big Ben illuminated at dusk across the River Thames, with Westminster Bridge in the foreground.
Mauro Castagna - Italy
White passenger ferry on water at sunset with mosques and minarets silhouetted against golden sky.
Paolo Barozzi - Italy
Whitewashed buildings cascade down a clifftop toward a golden-hour sea, with a windmill visible on the right.
Xelima Ph - Spain
Classic paddle-wheel steamboat with white upper decks and red stern wheel on calm water under cloudy sky.
Peter Thomas - United Kingdom
Chain Bridge spanning a turquoise river with a domed basilica and cityscape beyond.
Susana Belenkova - United States
Dead trees with bare, gnarled branches stand in a vast desert landscape with red sand dunes under clear sky.
Marlene du Plessis - South Africa
Snow-covered mountain peaks rising above calm blue water with small icebergs.
Suhwe Lee - United States
Snow-capped mountain peak reflected in calm alpine lake surrounded by golden larch trees.
Roy Egloff - Switzerland
Turquoise river winding through layered rock canyon in vast desert landscape.
David Brinkman - United States
Fishing boats silhouetted against a vibrant sunset reflected in calm water, with mountains in the distance.
Shannon Hanson - United States
Orange industrial barge moored in shallow water with wooden pilings and industrial facility in background under dramatic storm clouds.
Nicholas B. Di Dolce - United States
Rocky island covered in dense green vegetation surrounded by turquoise water and pebble beach.
Duane Wheeler - United States
Steep sea cliffs with vertical green ridges rise from bright blue ocean water, with a small waterfall visible on the rocky face.
Gary Ennis - United states
Aerial view of Paris with the Eiffel Tower dominating the center, surrounded by dense urban buildings and boulevards extending to the distant skyline.
Ivan Miksik - Czech Republic
Golden sunset over calm ocean with silhouetted boat on the horizon.
Justin McCloskey - United States
Serene lake with weeping willow trees reflecting in still water under clear sky.
Igor Kopan - United Kingdom
Delicate purple flower with yellow center on thin green stem against blurred natural background.
Colin Neal - United States
Illuminated historic buildings reflected in still water during twilight with purple and pink sky.
Lukasz Szubartowicz - Poland
Blue and dark fishing boat anchored in still water at dawn, with distant shoreline and bridges visible under purple and orange sky.
Bryony Herrod-Taylor - United Kingdom
Cascading waterfall flowing over layered rocks with a traditional Asian pavilion in the background surrounded by lush trees.
vbsm - Australia
Ancient stone pyramid with stepped sides and flat top platform photographed against a dramatic purple and orange sunset sky.
Tim Williams - United States
Black metal farm gate with rolling green pasture, autumn trees, and mountains under cloudy sky.
George Williams - Great Britain (UK)
Illuminated waterfront canal at dusk with moored sailboats and colorful historic buildings reflected in still water.
Martina Priel - Germany
Procession of devotees in white and traditional dress walking past ornate golden temple structures with tiered roofs.
Raffaella Baragone - Italy
Large white sculptural figures suspended above a reflective river with forested banks and cloudy sky.
Hunter Grau - United States
Deep canyon with steep forested walls and a river flowing through mist below.
Ryszard Tutko - Poland
Two people ride horses in desert landscape next to a loaded Land Rover vehicle.
Leo Rabkin - Germany
Historic steel bridge with green girders and yellow diagonal bracing spanning a river, photographed in golden hour light.
JaneyS - Israel
Medieval hilltop castle with stone towers overlooking blue ocean and green grassland under clear sky.
NILANJAN BANDYOPADHYAY - Great Britain (UK)
Colorful beach bar with wooden structure and palm trees under bright daylight.
laycee - United States
Rocky river gorge with whitewater rapids flowing between steep cliff faces beneath forested hillsides.
Thomas Fountain - United States
Blue rowboat filled with tourists navigating turquoise water inside a massive limestone cavern with towering rock walls.
Marios Skaliarini - Greece
Architectural interior with glass ceiling, lush vegetation, and waterfall cascading over circular platform.
Muhammad AlQatam - Kuwait
Blue passenger train car at a platform with railroad tracks and overhead electrical lines visible.
Myrna Gordon-Covelli - Luxembourg
Woman in red áo dài walks along narrow street with railroad tracks running through urban neighborhood.
Frank Shufletoski - Canada
Steep rocky mountain peaks frame a calm alpine lake with forested slopes and a small boat wake visible on the water.
Nuno D_Almeida - Portugal
Five women in colorful patterned clothing stand on a beach carrying woven baskets on their heads.
Jamil Badalov - Azerbaijan
Steep hiking trail ascending a verdant volcanic peak with aerial view of coastal town and ocean below.
Filmmyart - United States
Horse-drawn cart on a rural paved road with palm trees and scattered vehicles under clear blue sky.
gary mcknight - Canada
Dramatic rocky sea stacks rising from turbulent ocean waters beneath moody, cloud-filled sky.
Cat Kerrigan - United States
Red pavilion structure framing snow-capped mountain peaks and valley landscape.
Ilan Peretz - Israel
Desert city skyline at dusk with illuminated casino buildings and street-level perspective from sidewalk.
EleniMcClellan - United States
Orthodox church with bell tower on small rocky island in turquoise water surrounded by forested mountains.
Brian Spears - United States
Golden pavilion reflected in still water surrounded by autumn foliage and forested mountains.
Gabriel Casabianca - Colombia
Partial view of a multi-story stone amphitheater with arched openings and warm interior lighting at dusk.
Poin.tandshot - Germany
Red barn nestled in an alpine valley beneath snow-capped mountain peaks.
lady_longley - Australia
Geothermal hot spring with vibrant mineral deposits in blue, orange, and yellow hues, surrounded by forest.
bobpalmer.photographer - United States
Large bronze Buddha statue seated on an ornate lotus-pedestal base, photographed against a clear blue sky.
janellefre - United States
Man crouching beside cooking vessels against a weathered turquoise wall with hanging textiles.
Keith Milne - New Zealand

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user-54131 June 25, 2025 - 1:51 pm
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Gurushots is a scam. I created two accounts, and entered a contest from both, one account with quite good images, the other with blank images. Blank images beat the actual images. Neither did anywhere near as well as the entries from people who paid for votes.

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Janelle Freiman July 5, 2025 - 3:53 am

Thank you for having my photo presented. I am honored. All of the photography is beautiful! I am honored. Golden Buddha. Janelle Freiman

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