Adventures could mean anything. For a bee, it means traveling through the vast world of many different flowers. Each flower represents a trial for the bee to experience throughout its lifetime. Some flowers like the Marigold are unapproachable but others aren't. Here, it finds itself being able to collect the sweet nectar of the white flower. Bees are similar to us humans. We try to make friends with certain people but it doesn't work out. It simply means they are just not the right "flower." Eventually, we will find the right "flower" like how the bee did. This analogy of a bee's adventure in finding the right flower tells us that life is a journey full of trials and errors and that adventure could mean finding what is right for us.
The Bee’s Adventure
Adventures could mean anything. For a bee, it means traveling through the vast world of many different flowers. Each flower represents a trial for the bee to experience throughout its lifetime. Some flowers like the Marigold are unapproachable but others aren't. Here, it finds itself being able to collect the sweet nectar of the white flower. Bees are similar to us humans. We try to make friends with certain people but it doesn't work out. It simply means they are just not the right "flower." Eventually, we will find the right "flower" like how the bee did. This analogy of a bee's adventure in finding the right flower tells us that life is a journey full of trials and errors and that adventure could mean finding what is right for us.
This bee had gone through an adventure to be here, climbing the stick leading to the treasure he had set for. This is the first bee who had left for his own. Instead of leaving the hive to pollinate this bee had a different plan. He wanted to set out for an adventure, for his own goals. This photo shows that he finally completed his goal.
The Bee's Knees
This bee had gone through an adventure to be here, climbing the stick leading to the treasure he had set for. This is the first bee who had left for his own. Instead of leaving the hive to pollinate this bee had a different plan. He wanted to set out for an adventure, for his own goals. This photo shows that he finally completed his goal.
The picture was taken in my house, with a lamp and a binder. This picture represents adventure to me. It shows someone looking through a keyhole, weary of what's ahead but nonetheless filled with curiosity of what lies behind.
The Beholder
The picture was taken in my house, with a lamp and a binder. This picture represents adventure to me. It shows someone looking through a keyhole, weary of what's ahead but nonetheless filled with curiosity of what lies behind.
Life’s an Adventure waiting to happen.
I see the sea, filled with ice cold waters.
A magical place,
With fantastical animals.
The adventure and amazement I had,
Was like no other.
The sun gleaming with fun all around,
Antarctica, Antarctica.
A place no one goes, always a to-do.
The adventure of a lifetime, can be yours.
Just wait, your time will pay off,
For a place you’ve been longing to go,
Will soon be at the bottom of your feet.
So get out there,
Just like me,
No one is stopping you, so be true,
For I must conclude.
(I visited Antarctica with my family for an adventure of a lifetime over the winter holiday and shot this photo.)
The Cold Among Light
Life’s an Adventure waiting to happen.
I see the sea, filled with ice cold waters.
A magical place,
With fantastical animals.
The adventure and amazement I had,
Was like no other.
The sun gleaming with fun all around,
Antarctica, Antarctica.
A place no one goes, always a to-do.
The adventure of a lifetime, can be yours.
Just wait, your time will pay off,
For a place you’ve been longing to go,
Will soon be at the bottom of your feet.
So get out there,
Just like me,
No one is stopping you, so be true,
For I must conclude.
(I visited Antarctica with my family for an adventure of a lifetime over the winter holiday and shot this photo.)
This photo was taken during a family fishing trip. This outing was very memorable as it was one of the first places outside of my house that I had gone to, since being stuck at home because of Covid. Being away from this hobby of mine for so long made me appreciate it so much more. I love fishing because all you see is a blue, reflective body of water, while there is a whole world you don’t see beneath it. This made me think of adventures because when you set out for an adventure, you don’t know what you will find or experience, the same way you don’t know what you will catch or learn while fishing.
The Fishing Lake
This photo was taken during a family fishing trip. This outing was very memorable as it was one of the first places outside of my house that I had gone to, since being stuck at home because of Covid. Being away from this hobby of mine for so long made me appreciate it so much more. I love fishing because all you see is a blue, reflective body of water, while there is a whole world you don’t see beneath it. This made me think of adventures because when you set out for an adventure, you don’t know what you will find or experience, the same way you don’t know what you will catch or learn while fishing.
The photo was taken in Yosemite Park. It relates to the contest in that it portrays the great outdoors which is what my idea of adventure is - getting outside and seeing the world and exploring. Adventures are all about having new experiences in new places around you and what better place to do that then in nature. This photo was my first time being in real nature away from the city and I wouldn't trade the adventures that I had there for anything.
The Great Outdoors
The photo was taken in Yosemite Park. It relates to the contest in that it portrays the great outdoors which is what my idea of adventure is - getting outside and seeing the world and exploring. Adventures are all about having new experiences in new places around you and what better place to do that then in nature. This photo was my first time being in real nature away from the city and I wouldn't trade the adventures that I had there for anything.
A feeling of mystery and adventure is created by a water cave, which is perfect for the topic of adventure. Picture yourself entering a cave filled with sparkling crystals, with the sound of dripping water echoing throughout the space. The damp glistening walls reflect the faint light coming from the cave's entrance.
The temperature slowly dips and the sound of flowing water gets louder as you go deeper. The sight of an underground river flowing smoothly through the center of the cave suddenly takes your breath away. As the calm, crystal-clear water disappears into the darkness and slides over smooth rocks, it creates a strange environment.
This glistening cave's adventure is found not only in its beauty but something in the unknown. You might find underground waterfalls, secret pathways, or even hidden rooms by continuing your exploration. The excitement of making your way through this maze-like landscape while taking in the breathtaking, unspoiled beauty of nature surrounds you. It truly is a journey into the heart of the planet, where every turn presents new opportunities and difficulties.
The Inside
A feeling of mystery and adventure is created by a water cave, which is perfect for the topic of adventure. Picture yourself entering a cave filled with sparkling crystals, with the sound of dripping water echoing throughout the space. The damp glistening walls reflect the faint light coming from the cave's entrance.
The temperature slowly dips and the sound of flowing water gets louder as you go deeper. The sight of an underground river flowing smoothly through the center of the cave suddenly takes your breath away. As the calm, crystal-clear water disappears into the darkness and slides over smooth rocks, it creates a strange environment.
This glistening cave's adventure is found not only in its beauty but something in the unknown. You might find underground waterfalls, secret pathways, or even hidden rooms by continuing your exploration. The excitement of making your way through this maze-like landscape while taking in the breathtaking, unspoiled beauty of nature surrounds you. It truly is a journey into the heart of the planet, where every turn presents new opportunities and difficulties.
The Lake
Jacob R
Student
Los Angeles
2024
Not Selected
This photo was taken on my trip to Sequoia National Park. As my family and I were on the way there, I saw this massive lake. I thought about how peaceful it felt to look at, and so I decided to capture the moment. Even though it was originally a little, dimmer due to the weather, I edited the photo to improve the image and make it mean something more to me. This could relate to adventure as I said I took this photo on my trip to Sequoia National Park.
The Lake
This photo was taken on my trip to Sequoia National Park. As my family and I were on the way there, I saw this massive lake. I thought about how peaceful it felt to look at, and so I decided to capture the moment. Even though it was originally a little, dimmer due to the weather, I edited the photo to improve the image and make it mean something more to me. This could relate to adventure as I said I took this photo on my trip to Sequoia National Park.
The Lake
Hunter A
Student
San Diego
2024
Honorable Mention
Taken at Lake Henshaw: We were on our the way to watch wrestling. We pretended to go fishing so we took a picture of the lake to remember our imaginary adventure.
The Lake
Taken at Lake Henshaw: We were on our the way to watch wrestling. We pretended to go fishing so we took a picture of the lake to remember our imaginary adventure.
I chose this photo to represent adventure because if I was starring in an adventure, I would want it to take place under this corner of sky, when the moon is so bright it lights up even the darkest parts of the city.
The Location of an Adventure
I chose this photo to represent adventure because if I was starring in an adventure, I would want it to take place under this corner of sky, when the moon is so bright it lights up even the darkest parts of the city.
This photo was taken at the mountain where there was just land. I was taking a hike, trying to enjoy and embrace the moment, until seeing the horse by itself made me feel like he was alone having no one to be with. I took the time and enjoyed the moment watching the horse roam around. I decided to take the picture, seeing how beautiful it looks. This picture relates to adventure because it's a horse where it has no one to be with. Taking the risk to get up close and take the picture.
The Lonely Horse
This photo was taken at the mountain where there was just land. I was taking a hike, trying to enjoy and embrace the moment, until seeing the horse by itself made me feel like he was alone having no one to be with. I took the time and enjoyed the moment watching the horse roam around. I decided to take the picture, seeing how beautiful it looks. This picture relates to adventure because it's a horse where it has no one to be with. Taking the risk to get up close and take the picture.
Two girls find the end of their adventure.
Two girls go in the woods and find a mysterious cabin. They go inside of the cabin and find an old lady with many bottles of potion in the cabin. The two girls drink each one. The potion shrinks them into the size of a peanut. They then try to themselves back into human form and look for a mysterious mushroom planet that will turn them back into human size. They then find the mushroom planet and they each eat one of the mushrooms and return back into human form.
The Mysterious Cabin
Two girls find the end of their adventure.
Two girls go in the woods and find a mysterious cabin. They go inside of the cabin and find an old lady with many bottles of potion in the cabin. The two girls drink each one. The potion shrinks them into the size of a peanut. They then try to themselves back into human form and look for a mysterious mushroom planet that will turn them back into human size. They then find the mushroom planet and they each eat one of the mushrooms and return back into human form.
Stop and think. What can adventure really mean? Your mind may wander to trees and plants, but freeways are always an adventure. These highways connect you and the world around you. There can be a lot of traffic, or none at all, even so it can change your final destination. One moment you can be driving to Downtown LA, and a second later, you are arriving at a local Chinese restaurant. We start a new adventure any time we enter a new interstate or interchange because we don’t know what lies ahead. It is like our nervous system, but this one keeps California flowing.
The Nervous System of California
Stop and think. What can adventure really mean? Your mind may wander to trees and plants, but freeways are always an adventure. These highways connect you and the world around you. There can be a lot of traffic, or none at all, even so it can change your final destination. One moment you can be driving to Downtown LA, and a second later, you are arriving at a local Chinese restaurant. We start a new adventure any time we enter a new interstate or interchange because we don’t know what lies ahead. It is like our nervous system, but this one keeps California flowing.
The thought of an adventure may be a hike or lots of trees but the true adventure is the bigger picture, the open world. Never knowing what you could find or what to expect when facing the dangers of the world. You make your adventure. You choose your journey and where you go, you just never really know what’s going to happen along the way. The world is not all peaceful so don’t be blinded by its beauty. Everyone is on their separate adventure for a lifetime.
The Open World
The thought of an adventure may be a hike or lots of trees but the true adventure is the bigger picture, the open world. Never knowing what you could find or what to expect when facing the dangers of the world. You make your adventure. You choose your journey and where you go, you just never really know what’s going to happen along the way. The world is not all peaceful so don’t be blinded by its beauty. Everyone is on their separate adventure for a lifetime.
This photo was taken on a trip with my family in Malta. On my trip, we came across this beautiful spot that I had to take a photo of. I chose this photo specifically because I see a strong theme of adventure in it. The person in the photo is looking out to the sea and the sun is in the center of the picture, creating this line of light. This portrays the idea that the step towards adventure is just as important as the experience. The light represents the step forward to an adventure. You look out towards what is coming. You never know what adventure will come to you, but the reach towards that journey is important. This journey can often bloom into something beautiful. This is what my photo is displaying.
The Path Ahead
This photo was taken on a trip with my family in Malta. On my trip, we came across this beautiful spot that I had to take a photo of. I chose this photo specifically because I see a strong theme of adventure in it. The person in the photo is looking out to the sea and the sun is in the center of the picture, creating this line of light. This portrays the idea that the step towards adventure is just as important as the experience. The light represents the step forward to an adventure. You look out towards what is coming. You never know what adventure will come to you, but the reach towards that journey is important. This journey can often bloom into something beautiful. This is what my photo is displaying.
The photo was taken in Oceanside, during one of the many adventures my friends and I had. It relates to this year's theme adventure because it shows the different scenery you see when on an adventure and how it can seem so peaceful when on an adventure.
The Path of Sunsets
The photo was taken in Oceanside, during one of the many adventures my friends and I had. It relates to this year's theme adventure because it shows the different scenery you see when on an adventure and how it can seem so peaceful when on an adventure.
We often fear getting lost when stumbling upon long dark hallways, or maybe we get curious and want to know what's at the end of them, like a tunnel. Nobody envisions these long boring rooms to be any fun. Well, that's what people see. You could travel through them often and find or stumble upon something intriguing. Using our imagination, we can find adventure anywhere, including hallways.
The Pathways To Adventure
We often fear getting lost when stumbling upon long dark hallways, or maybe we get curious and want to know what's at the end of them, like a tunnel. Nobody envisions these long boring rooms to be any fun. Well, that's what people see. You could travel through them often and find or stumble upon something intriguing. Using our imagination, we can find adventure anywhere, including hallways.
This photo was taken at Medieval Times in Buena Park, CA. I think this photo represents “adventure” because the knight was about to go into battle against the other knights. It was also an adventure for me because it was my first time in Medieval Times. It was very exciting to watch and I thought it was very fun.
The Red Knight
This photo was taken at Medieval Times in Buena Park, CA. I think this photo represents “adventure” because the knight was about to go into battle against the other knights. It was also an adventure for me because it was my first time in Medieval Times. It was very exciting to watch and I thought it was very fun.
Planes. They can be used to go to any destination. Anywhere you want to go. You buy a ticket and watch the clouds fill your window. You fly through the sky following your dreams and hopes. The sky is always the limit and the limit doesn't exist in your imagination.
The Sky's the Limit
Planes. They can be used to go to any destination. Anywhere you want to go. You buy a ticket and watch the clouds fill your window. You fly through the sky following your dreams and hopes. The sky is always the limit and the limit doesn't exist in your imagination.
Turtles. Recognized by many as the picturesque example of longevity. They move through life steadily, with heavy steps, and zero spring in their stride. Some picture their excursions as tiresome or melancholy, but maybe, they have misread the turtle’s story. Their small steps could allow them to fully experience every minute detail the average venturer would easily overlook. Their slow paced journeys may be the most gratifying adventures of them all.
This photo was taken at my home, my pet turtle modeling as the main subject.
The Slow Journey
Turtles. Recognized by many as the picturesque example of longevity. They move through life steadily, with heavy steps, and zero spring in their stride. Some picture their excursions as tiresome or melancholy, but maybe, they have misread the turtle’s story. Their small steps could allow them to fully experience every minute detail the average venturer would easily overlook. Their slow paced journeys may be the most gratifying adventures of them all.
This photo was taken at my home, my pet turtle modeling as the main subject.