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Lonely Planet Community Highlights : photos

A winning Polaroid

 

When we heard the polaroid's days were numbered, we knew something had to be done. So in the spirit of celebration, we ran a competition in search of the Thorn Tree community's best travel polaroids. And whaddya know - you charmed our socks off with a blizzard of instant travel snaps from all over the world.

 

Choosing the winner was a tough job, but we've got one!

 

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Cash for snaps?

 

What to do if you're asked for money in exchange for photographs of locals who might need the cash?

 

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Sigh in the window

 

Lonely Planet community member TonyK shares a passing snapshot he says reveals the Russian soul.

 

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To snap or not to snap?

 

Over on the Thorn Tree, members ask the prickly questions. Such as, is travel better with, or without a camera in tow?

 

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Photo Competition - Europe

Is there a fresh camera angle on Europe? Its photogenic castles, cities, lovers and landscapes have weathered some heavy exposure. But what do you know, our out-of-the-box Thorn Tree snappers have come up with a photo gallery that captures the place in all its sumptuous, passionate, history-laden glory - and manages to be surprising too.

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Photo Competition - With City Views

The idea of City Streets may conjure up images of Bogart in a trench coat smoking moodily as steam rises from the New York subway, but when we offered this theme to the Thorn Tree photographers out there, they dealt us the unexpected. They snapped images that uncover the heart of the city, photos that celebrate the urban, candid shots that capture a moment in time and illuminate the special something which makes that destination unique.

 

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Your Comments on Thorn Tree.

 

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Photo Competition - Africa

The theme of the June Thorn Tree photo competition was Africa or Asia. Yep, it was pretty broad! We were looking for striking photographs that said something about these countries. We received captivating shots of people, wildlife, landscapes, architecture and even a hairdresser... Impressive stuff. Click on the image below to view the African gallery.

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More on photography: Computers, Camera, Phones Branch, Picture This Branch

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Photo Competition - Asia

The theme of the June Thorn Tree photo competition was Africa or Asia. Yep, it was pretty broad! We were looking for striking photographs that said something about these countries. We received captivating shots of people, wildlife, landscapes, architecture and even a hairdresser... Check out the African gallery, it's pretty impressive.

Click to view the photo gallery

More on photography: Computers, Camera, Phones Branch, Picture This Branch

More inspiration: Travel Photography in the Shop, Travel Pictorials in the Shop, Lonely Planet Images Newsletter, Lonely Planet Screensavers

Photo Competition - Out The Window

Visions seen 'out the window' can appear naturally framed, often making the most ordinary event seem poignant. While travelling, or even sitting at home, we wanted to know just what you saw 'out the window'. With much ingenuity, and a little controversy (what would Thorn Tree be without controversy?), we've selected some truly captivating images for this photo gallery.

Thank you to everyone who had wide eyes, quick reflexes and the kindness to submit their pictures.

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Photo Competition - Green Theme

When we announced the theme of 'green' for the Thorn Tree photo competition, we knew we wouldn't get the usual parade of meadows and fields - Thorn Tree-ers aren't like that. Instead we were blown away by a whole blizzard of inspiring, delicate, amazing images. Choosing a winner was a hell of a task, so here is a photo gallery of the best, in their own words.

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