Every year, we look forward to seeing our members’ submissions to the photo contest. You never fail to send us beautiful, charming, thrilling and inspiring images. It’s a pleasure to see a well-captured landscape or a perfectly timed wildlife shot, and we take special delight in the photos that include you and your family and friends. This year’s winner, T. W., receives a Bank Light Spinner 53, a chic carry-on-size suitcase from our favorite boutique luggage company, FPM Milano.

First-Place Winner 

Kids in Kenya (pictured above)

We all loved this photo by T. W., taken on safari in Kenya. The image encapsulates the joy of travel, depicting two of the photographer’s grandchildren having a great time on the back of a camel, smiling at their Maasai guide. Certainly not an experience they’re likely to have at home! The vignette is visually beautiful as well, with the orange padding on the camels and the bright red garments of the Maasai standing out against the muted greens of the landscape. Plus, we love the unselfconsciousness of the moment. The only one in the picture who noticed it being taken is the lead camel!