We are excited to unveil the twenty most popular photographs by vote entered into our Beauty of Belize Photo Contest .
Out of these twenty entries, our photo-judging panel had the difficult decision to choose three photographs for the Grand Prize, 2nd and 3rd place in the Island Expeditions Choice Awards.
We were overwhelmed by the number and quality of the photographs submitted. In honor of all these amazing photos, the judging panel decided to award 2nd prize out of all the entries received.
Grant Zelych was awarded 2nd prize with his stunning photograph of “Glovers Reef Sunrise”.
Photo Grant Zelych /Island Expeditions Beauty of Belize Photo Contest
In third place with 70 votes, was a beautiful photograph by Cheryl Eiholzer with "The pelican enjoyed the sunset too.” The judging panel was captivated by the peacefulness and intensity of the photograph.
Photo Cheryl Eiholzer /Island Expeditions Beauty of Belize Photo Contest
Stay tuned, as we will be making the announcement of the Grand Prize winner in the coming week. The winner will be experiencing our new rear-round Rainforest & Reef Explorer trip.
Check out the top 20 photographs below shown in descending order.
#20 Fly Fishing on Ranguana Caye
Votes: 30
Photo and caption by Millercowgirl /Island Expeditions Beauty of Belize Photo Contest
#19 Placencia, Belize
Votes: 32
Photo and caption by Dinamac7 /Island Expeditions Beauty of Belize Photo Contest
#18 Lighthouse Camp Beach
Votes: 32
Photo and caption by Paulschorn /Island Expeditions Beauty of Belize Photo Contest
#17 Where’s my Kayak
Votes: 33
Photo and caption by Rtlcal /Island Expeditions Beauty of Belize Photo Contest
#16 Paddling to a Shipwreck
Votes: 34
Photo and caption by Dylanvanweeldan /Island Expeditions Beauty of Belize Photo Contest
#15 Floating on Air
Votes: 38
Photo and caption by Leloudis /Island Expeditions Beauty of Belize Photo Contest
#14 Sea Snail on the Reef
Votes: 49
Photo and caption by Johnna /Island Expeditions Beauty of Belize Photo Contest
#13 The Pelican Enjoyed the Sunset Too
( 3rd Place Winner: Island Expeditions Choice Awards)
Votes: 70
Photo and caption by Cheryl Eiholzer /Island Expeditions Beauty of Belize Photo Contest
#12 Placencia, Belize. This place, we will never forget and long to come back to.
Votes: 74
Photo and caption by Himliel /Island Expeditions Beauty of Belize Photo Contest
#11 Kayak-Sailing between Tobacco and Saltwater Cayes
Votes: 80
Photo and caption by Jandr/Island Expeditions Beauty of Belize Photo Contest
#10 We stopped in the Mayan Village for lunch and to gear up for trip on the Moho River. What a beautiful little girl!
Votes: 84
Photo and caption by Kabbtm/Island Expeditions Beauty of Belize Photo Contest
#9 Sunrise at Caye Caulker
Votes: 86
Photo and caption by H.desrosiers/Island Expeditions Beauty of Belize Photo Contest
#8 A Belizean Honeymoon Dream. Snorkeling at South Water Caye Island
Votes: 89
Photo and caption by Hayley0626/Island Expeditions Beauty of Belize Photo Contest
#7 Cahal Pech Mayan ruins near San Ignacio, Belize - dating back to 1,200 BC
Votes: 94
Photo and caption by Nalarid/Island Expeditions Beauty of Belize Photo Contest
#6 Relishing the quiet, unhurried beauty of the sandy streets on Caye Caulker.
Votes: 125
Photo and caption by Toni.b/Island Expeditions Beauty of Belize Photo Contest
#5 Morning in Tobacco Caye, June 2016
Votes: 134
Photo and caption by Terrifrost/Island Expeditions Beauty of Belize Photo Contest
#4 Changes in latitude, changes in attitude!
Votes: 191
Photo and caption by Stephaniereiter713t/Island Expeditions Beauty of Belize Photo Contest
#3 Monkey Love
(3rd Place Winner: People's Choice Awards)
Votes: 207
Photo and caption by Suzette Sears Baird /Island Expeditions Beauty of Belize Photo Contest
#2 Peaceful Hopkins on a perfect morning
(2nd Place Winner: People's Choice Awards)
Votes: 451
Photo and caption by Christin Mackling /Island Expeditions Beauty of Belize Photo Contest
#1 Peaceful Sunset
(1st Place Winner: People's Choice Awards)
Votes: 755
Photo and caption by Pat Manfredo /Island Expeditions Beauty of Belize Photo Contest