Through Our Lens: Community Travel Photo Competition
Akasha Loucks
At some point on our travels, we’ve all probably felt that familiar urge: standing before an iconic landmark and reaching for a camera simply because everyone else is doing the same.
But there’s a delicate balance between living in the moment and capturing it.
Do we really take the time to stop and be present to witness the way the afternoon light hits the courtyard of Alhambra, or are we focused on how it’ll look to our followers?
Personally, I’m team take-the-photo, but don’t whisk me away before allowing me to pause and soak in the magic of the moment afterward.
In fact, taking a picture is often how I absorb the experience. Especially when it comes to landscape or street photography. I’m by no means an expert, but thinking about what’s in front of me and how to snap it helps me notice its nuance. Light, patterns, texture, shadow, emotion...
The camera becomes my tool for mindfulness. Even in the quiet in-between of waiting for “the perfect shot,” I find myself soaking in the sounds and smells of a place far more deeply than I could have if I had simply admired it and walked on by.
It turns out that most of you seem to feel the same way. We asked our Facebook community for their best travel shots, and we were truly blown away!
And since the adage “a picture says a thousand words” definitely rings true. I’ll quit my word count here and let your lenses speak for themselves…
Jamie in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka.
Lynda in Scilla, Italy.
Mel in Maligne Lake, AB, Canada
Kathy in Santorini
Stephen in Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park, South Africa
Jennifer in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
Andy in Nambia
Vicki in Phu Quoc, Vietnam
Gillian in Annecy, France
Robin in Bonneville, Utah
Tammy in Kenya
Now it's your turn!
All these fantastic pics reminded us that it's about time we ran another competition, and this time you don't need to share any tales of misfortune.
Send us your best travel snapshot and the story behind it for a chance to win up to £/$/€500 towards flights (or an upgrade on a flight you've already booked).
Click the button below, sign into Jack's Members Lounge, hit 'Contribute' in the top right corner, and select 'Share a travel story'. The rest is up to you!
Our team will pick a shortlist of their faves, and then we'll let you, the community, vote for the winner!
Entry closes on July 20th, 2026. Click here to read the terms & conditions.