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Our staff are taking turns to suggest some images they would particularly like to see on this site. Check back here weekly for the latest gallery. (And, if you'd like to help our judges along, let them know which images you like.)

Congratulations to all entrants in our 2012 Photo Challenge—your photos completely blew us away!

Note: The final photo shortlist will be compiled from all entires received (not just those appearing on this site) and will launch at the 2012 Go Global Expos. If you are in town, come check it out!  Vancouver: September 16, Toronto: September 22-23, Montreal: September 30.

2012 Photo Contest - Week 1

Joie de vivre! We couldn't resist some photos of children from the 2012 Travel Photo Contest, guaranteed to make you smile.

 

 

2012 Photo Contest - Week 2

Talk about a good eye! Check out this selection of images submitted by Erin Michelle Smith, a contestant in the 2012 Verge Travel Photo Challenge.

2012 Photo Contest - Week 3

No altitude sickness here! Check out these mountain shots from the Verge 2012 Travel Photo Challenge.

2012 Photo Contest - Week 4

Featured photographer Agata Ivanna Pogorelsky shares her experience volunteering in Kenya.

2012 Photo Contest - Week 5

From gondolas to fishing boats, these images make us want to take to the sea! Sail away with these entries from the 2012 Travel Photo Challenge.

2012 Photo Contest - Week 6

It's hard not to want to grab your passport and go when looking at these shots of locals and landscapes. In these entries from the 2012 Travel Photo Contest, photographer Steve Mckay shares stunning portraits to beautiful landscapes.