Historic Sites |
Coliseum
The ruins of what is left of the 50,000 seat coliseum.
Winning photo by J Pollard | 
Osaka Castle, Japan
As are so many of Japan's architectural heritage sites, Osaka's castle has been rebuilt many times - but that doesn't detract from its power to impress.
Winning photo by D Seary | 
Turkish Delights
Temptations at every turn at the Spice Bazaar
Winning photo by S Knight | 
Sr. Basil's Cathedral
My tour leader Peeter Vanker let me stay on my own and I took this picture at Red Square at midnight.
Winning photo by A Macpherson | 
Church of our Saviour of Spilled Blood
This was taken on my last day in Saint Petersburg. The white nights were memorable.
Winning photo by A Macpherson |
Three Coins in the Fountain
Make a Wish, Trevi Fountain
Winning photo by B Heavens | 
Hida Folk Village
Hida Folk Village located near Takayama, Japan consists of 30 traditional farmhouses, dating from the Edo era. They have been transported to this village from all over the region.
Winning photo by H Darcie | 
Bright Lights
These colourful lights cast a magical spell over a tiny corner of the Grand Bazaar.
Winning photo by S Knight | 
Vienna Library
On our visit to the wonderful library in Vienna I caught this librarian in a shaft of light between the enormous shelves of books
Winning photo by D Ennis | 
Islamic Splendour
Fluted pillars support the cupola inside the Blue Mosque enhancing the ceramic tiles that cover the interior walls.
Winning photo by J Dutka |
Goodnight Dubrovnik
A fitting end to a wonderful day of exploring this fascinating walled city.
Winning photo by D Doyle | 
The Incas' Machu Picchu
The site of these Inca ruins creates a breathless feeling, due to their scale and majesty.
Winning photo by E Yurko | 
The Kasbah of Ait ben Haddou
This desertred old Kasbah is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and with a bit more time we'd have explored it for ourselves - but it was either that, or lunch, that day.
Winning photo by D Seary | 
Church of the Transfiguration - Kizhi Island - Russia
One of the historic highlights of the trip was Khizi Island exmplified by the all wood Church of the Transfiguration with its 22 onion domes.
Winning photo by S Ryans | 
Bridge across lake at Summer Palace
One span of a seventeen-arched bridge on a private, man-made lake at the summer palace of the imperial family, Ching dynasty.
Winning photo by I. Lofgren |
Behold! The Treasury
At the end of the siq is the Treasury, filmed in the final sequence of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. This towering facade is only the the first of Petra's secrets...
Winning photo by J Howard | 
Kinderdijk Windmills dating back to C18th
Kinderdijk was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997; it has 19 windmills dating from the C18th which are still operational
Winning photo by J Henry | 
Guild Houses, and their reflections, along the Graslei in Ghent
Guild Houses along the Graslei in Ghent date from the C12th - C17th; hence their differing styles
Winning photo by J Henry |
Landscapes |
Mekong Delta
The canal picture is in a small tributary leading into the Mekong Delta with most of the hats being worn by Craig tourists, except for the natives in front and rear of the vessel.
Winning photo by G Hayman | 
Glendalough, Ireland
Tranquille scene at the Glendalough Monastic Settlement in Ireland
Winning photo by D Bristow | 
Chinese fish nets
Taken from a tour boat in Kochii harbour
Winning photo by B Sward | 
Pura Vida
What a view! What a rare opportunity! Arenal Volcano free of clouds for an entire afternoon!
Winning photo by L Bazowsky | 
Reflecting Pool
perfect Peace
Winning photo by M Lynn |
Marjorie Glacier, Alaska
Approaching the Marjorie Glacier in Glacier Bay, Alaska on a beautiful day in early June
Winning photo by S Martyn | 
Rainbow at Victoria Falls
Rainbow at Devil's Cataract, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Winning photo by L Thibault | 
Under the Palapas
Recently built palapas cover the beach on Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba
Winning photo by M Crozier | 
Caravan | 
An island church
The bell that visitors can ring carries faintly across the water and is believed to answer the ringer's wish.
Winning photo by T Scully |
Reflections
The Globe in front of the Monte Carlo "Casino"
Winning photo by S Heavens | 
Islands of Halong Bay
This beautiful Halong Bay region, with it's numerous limestone island formations, is a three hour journey by road from Hanoi.
Winning photo by W Yurko | 
Sailing to Elephantine Island
After a hot day touring, we boarded our Felucca for a beautiful and leisurely sail over to our hotel on Elephantine Island.
Winning photo by J Stanley | 
Swirling Waters
This picture, of the swirling waters of the Adriatic Sea, was taken from the wall of the old town of Dubrovnik
Winning photo by J & S Thomson | 
"Protea Perfection!"
As the national flower of South Africa, these Protea blooms truly reflect the magnificence of the country.
Winning photo by D Hay |
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Sunset in Kenya - Acacia Tree
Sundown
Winning photo by W Meadus | 
A Monastery tucked away in a beautiful and lush China setting.
As we traveled from Lijiang to Dali by bus the landscape became more lush and the vegetation changed as we descended in altitude.
The farmers crops were more mature and nature seemed to come alive showing it's splendor.
Winning photo by S Papineau | 
Mont St. Michel
This picture was taken while on our President's Cruise at Mont St.Michel. We have an 8x10 on our wall as a permanent memory of this wonderful trip!
Winning photo by G & P Scott |
People |
Egypt Now and Then
This gentleman at the Karnak Temple in Egypt was more than happy to place himself in people's photos.
Winning photo by M Dobson | 
Little Mandarin
Small boy resting on a watermelon, on the sidewalk
Winning photo by D Ennis | 
Tourists
Fellow tourists at Mamalapurna
Winning photo by B Sward | 
One of their best Panama hat makers
An open air demonstration of the many processes that are involved in the making of world-famous Panama hats included watching several women weaving the fine fibres by hand over simple wooden forms. This lady, who told us she was 84, was one of the best -
Winning photo by D Seary | 
Paddington Bear with Peruvian Weaver
The title tells the description, however, some background information is necessary. Paddington Bear accompanied us on our trip to Peru and was in many of our photos. We created a photo album for Paddington owner. For those not familiar with his story, P
Winning photo by N Johnstone |
Hard at work
A student in the An Quang Pagodain, Hue, Viet Nam, studying to be a Monk.
Winning photo by R Shipton | 
Little local observer in the Medina, Tozeur, Tunisia
In the Medina, Tozeur, famous for its elaborate brickwork, we found we were being observed by a curious little girl!
Winning photo by T Reisner | 
Peking Opera
Beijing Opera which is still referred to as the Liyuan Peking Opera.
Winning photo by G Hermanus | 
'DAILY BREAD
Lunch time at the Soup Kitchen in the Plettenburg area, South Africa
Winning photo by N Tarasuk | 
Tuareg -Prince of the Desert
Taken at an excursion into the Sahara desert to a Tuareg camp in Mali.
Winning photo by K Lorenz |
The Lantern Maker
This lantern maker is part of a craft workshop located within the historic French Quarter district, within Hoi An, Vietnam.
Winning photo by W Yurko | 
Country life
This photo shows the wonderfull diversity that exists in china. Each farmer owns1/6th of an acre.
Winning photo by R Warren | 
Our Tour Leader
Janet Williams demonstrating Elephant Riding
Winning photo by F & P Sisson | 
Serving Ice Cream in Dubrovnik
How to serve ice cream in Dubrovnik. Success when he caught the scoop in the cone as seen in the corner of the picture.
Winning photo by R Shipton | 
Pinocchio
In the company of Pinocchio family
Winning photo by S Kuppusamy |
Woodcarvers and Passion Play Actors
Whenever we saw a man in Oberammergau with long hair and a beard, we always asked if he was in the Passion Play and these two woodcarvers were!
Winning photo by V Hurst | 
Mursi
The Mursi as well as other indigenous tribes of Ethiopia have their own fascinating customs and traditions
Winning photo by A Macpherson | 
Warm hands, warm heart
Bedouin youths welcome a guide to their hearth where together they warm hands on a cold February day in Petra, Jordan.
Winning photo by J Howard |
Wildlife |
New love?
Elizabeth and her new best friend!
Winning photo by E Vickers | 
Look at my bridle bits!
A camel dresses up formally for our arrival and ride to the Great Pyramids.
Winning photo by I Downey | 
Hippy
On a safari like this, it was easy. Could not get her to smile though.
Winning photo by G Lloyd | 
Iguanes in the Park
Parque Bolivar - Guayquil, Equador
Known as the Park of the Iguanas because a great number of these prehistoric reptiles have their habitat in the garden and trees.
Winning photo by L Walters | 
Elephant and Baboon
Elephant and Baboon in Chobe National Park
Winning photo by A Boss |
Breakfast in Berenty
A Verreaux's sifaka eating leaves.
Winning photo by C Walker | 
Panda - Xin Xing
Xin Xing came from Sichuan Baoxin country and is the grandmother of Tuan Tuan. Xin Xing is the oldest mother panda in the world.
Winning photo by G Hermanus | 
Horsemanship
Standing bareback, a rider holds the reins of nine galloping horses!
Winning photo by I Lofgren | 
Yaking in Tibet
Terror in her eyes!
Winning photo by A Walsh | 
Waiting for the Catch
After cleaning the fish from a morning catch, we threw the remains to the birds. The Pelican was first on the mark much to the disappointment of the rest.
Winning photo by R Shipton |
Bird Bath
This refreshing "Bird Bath" surfaced on our way to picturesque Veliko Tarnovo.
Winning photo by J Dutka | 
Swans in the Pond
On the grounds of Linderhof Palace
Winning photo by H Cox | 
Follow Me
One of the "Big Five", this White Rhinoceros with baby is a spectacular sight in the Kruger Game Park of S.Africa
Winning photo by R Hemingway | 
Joyful Experiences while on a Craig Tour!
Marg & Ken posing together with new family (a couple of Orangutans - in Laem Chabang, Thailand) The male - "Kisses" and The female - "Holds Hands"
Winning photo by K & M Wyton | 
.Playing Peekaboo
One of the local llamas taking a look.
Winning photo by G Mullen |
Leopard
The leopard was lying in the top branches of the tree for quite a long time
and not presenting much of a photo op. Then it decided to climb down the
tree trunk and out of three shots taken this was my favourite because of the curled tail.
Winning photo by V Pavlicic | 
the odd couple
Beautiful animals
Winning photo by M Serra | 
Snugging up
I was told by our guide that they were two sisters in this particular pride
Winning photo by J & M Curry |
