This was tough and there was so many potential winners with high quality images.
The theme has got me thinking of visiting many places or sheer beauty!
I have firstly shown picked some images that came very close and the artists should be commended for their imagery through the lens.
COMMENDED: the mood captured in this image of New Orleans Jackson Square by BUDOHIO is superb!
![Image](http://www.pbase.com/budohio/image/107716627/medium.jpg)
COMMENDED: The sheer beauty of Pauanui Beach, New Zealand portrayed by GROMPEM
![Image](http://www.pbase.com/grompem/image/32803325/medium.jpg)
COMMENDED: There is no doubt of the professionalism in this image of Bagan, Burma by CLYNE.
Already featured in a photography magazine, simply stunning!
![Image](http://www.pbase.com/clyne/image/54818086/medium.jpg)
COMMENDED: The mood & lighting of Gotham City (Chicago) is sublime.
TERRYBOWKER has captured a very dramatic image and threw some humour in as well!
No sign of the Joker!
![Image](http://www.pbase.com/terrybowker/image/98116145/medium.jpg)
COMMENDED: This image got the “charm” award.
Such strong lighting, mood and charisma in this image by JLBRILLET set in Vietnam.
![Image](http://www.pbase.com/image/94513198/medium.jpg)
COMMENDED: Closer to home JERSEYFINN has captured a stunning image of London under the magic light.
This vibrant colours and light on the houses of parliament is perfect!
![Image](http://www.pbase.com/image/112587383/medium.jpg)
COMMENDED: An image fit for a tourist agents magazine.
Great post processing treatment from ANNELANCE to capture the Sunset Dancer Hawaii.
![Image](http://www.pbase.com/annelance/image/112130535/medium.jpg)
COMMENDED: This is a special award to a new PBase member this year, BRETAGNEZ, who at the tender age of sixteen
has captured a wonderful image of Aboyne, Scotland. Great to see such photographic talent and passion at a young age!
![Image](http://www.pbase.com/bretagnez/image/112737686/medium.jpg)
And finally my top three images.
The wonderful thing about photography is everyone views something different in an image and everyone would have a different top three.
These are the images that caught my imagination!
3rd Place - Madrid – This picture by MONKEYPAINTER just stuck with me as soon as I saw it! Images of landscapes & cityscapes
can capture the beauty of a place but it takes a very special picture to capture the mood and romance of a location.
Special mention for a very strong trio of images entered!
![Image](http://www.pbase.com/monkeypainter/image/95109508/medium.jpg)
2nd Place – Pure beauty! What can I say that the picture doesn’t say for itself, strong composition, great lighting and a sublime sky.
A real sense of tranquillity and peacefulness in this shot of New Zealand by BODEKJOLA.
A special mention also for a very strong trio of images
![Image](http://www.pbase.com/bodekjola/image/72505594/medium.jpg)
THE WINNER in 1st Place – This image simply mesmerises me and I can’t help having another look.
For the great outdoors and natures beauty what could be a better advert?
Rolling hills and a moody sky perfectly captured and framed against a stark tree!
Congratulations to BARTOSZKOTULSKI for capturing this masterpiece of Connemara National Park, Ireland.
![Image](http://www.pbase.com/bartoszkotulski/image/112097038/medium.jpg)
Thank you all for participating and please congratulate the winners!