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GRAND PRIZE: Best Overall Photo– win a FREE O.A.T. Small Group Adventure
or Small Ship Adventure for two

Judges will also select a winning photo from each of the following four categories. Winners will
receive a $500 Travel Credit.

Local People Scenery

The best image of local people engaged in cultural The best image of a natural landscape, building,
traditions or everyday activities. monument, street, or structure that captures the
DO: essence of a place.
• Interact with the person you are photographing. DO:

• Capture a natural moment or interaction. • Pay attention to the lighting—try taking photos
early or late in the day.
• Include the details of the photo location.
DON’T:
DON’T: • Take similar photos to others—try to capture
• Ask the person to pose and smile for the unique angles and perspectives.
camera.
Wildlife
Travelers
The best image of animals in their natural habitat
The best image of your fellow travelers participat-
ing in local activities, interacting with locals, or DO:
engaged in the experience of being abroad with • Pay attention to the background.
O.A.T. DON’T:
DO: • Crop the photo too close, unless it’s dramatic.
• Have fun with your photo—don’t take it too We look for photos that cannot be taken at the
seriously. zoo.
• Show the emotions you’re feeling, such as
happy or reflective. Upload your best travel photos from an O.A.T. Small
Group Adventure or Small Ship Adventure in My
• Get involved. Planner—or email them to us—by December 31, 2022,
DON’T: based on the categories below. Winners will be notified
• Smile and pose. We look for photos that capture and featured on our website on January 16, 2023.
the experience of traveling with O.A.T.

Share the Experience

At O.A.T., travel is all about making connections—between our travelers, the world, and its people; and also within our community of like-minded
fellow adventurers. We invite you to celebrate this sense of camaraderie by sharing videos, stories, and photos of your discoveries. From this
magazine and our Inside Scoop e-newsletter to our website and social media, here’s how to keep in touch:
• Contribute to Dispatches magazine: Send your stories, photos, comments, and feedback to editordispatches@oattravel.com.

• Contribute to The Inside Scoop, our e-newsletter featuring Harriet Lewis: To share your thoughts and stories with Harriet, email her at
harriet@gct.com.

• Follow us on Facebook: See posts from O.A.T. featuring our most popular videos, informative articles, traveler stories, and Trip Experience
leaders—and connect with your fellow travelers—at www.facebook.com/overseasadventuretravel.

• Upload your videos and photos to our website: To upload your content directly to our website—and be automatically entered into our
annual Photo Contest—visit www.oattravel.com/moments.

We look forward to hearing from you!
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