Travel Photo of the Day
February 4, 2013 -- Updated 1627 GMT (0027 HKT)
Water mills stand in the historic town of Huanglongxi. "I felt like I was back to the olden days," said Ter Chieng Chuan. "The unique infrastructure really impressed me."
Hot air balloons float over the otherworldly valleys of Cappadocia at dawn.
Flowers spill from the window boxes of ancient buildings in La Alberca, about an hour from Salamanca in western Spain.
"The town of Saint-Louis...is teeming with bold colors," says Lauren Levine, who shot this photo. "Walls are saturated in reds, yellows and greens." See more of her colorful images on CNN iReport.
The Tidal Basin reflects the Washington Monument. Surrounding it are the famed cherry trees, a 1912 gift to the United States from Japan, in full bloom.
A shell rests on the shoreline of Tonga's Pangaimotu Beach in the South Pacific.
Farmers and monks process in a blessing of the crops in mountainous Tibet, north of Lhasa. "Incense is being burned in the large pot at the front. Prayers and the parade are the bulk of this ceremony and all traffic must halt for the holy procession to pass," says Lee Gunderson, who shot this photo.
London's Tower Bridge is reflected in the Thames at dawn.
"As far as exotic yet relatively inexpensive vacations go, you will be surprised by this place," says Erich Ludwig. He and his wife took a day trip to the Phi Phi Islands on one of these boats while vacationing in Phuket, Thailand.
Kite skiers and cross-country skiers enjoy frozen Portage Lake near Anchorage, Alaska.
Egyptian tour guide Khaled Mohamed ElSamman captured this woman in an early morning moment of quiet contemplation in Cairo's Mosque of Mohammed Ali. "As a tour guide, I have the chance to see some very unique moments, and this is one of them," he said.
The Sydney Opera House, opened in 1973, is an architectural icon. See photos of the inside on CNN iReport.
The village of Hallstatt sits amongst the gorgeous mountains and lakes of Austria. See more stunning views of the town on CNN iReport.
Horses pose in their pasture in front of the snow-capped Tetons.
Geishas stand among a few of Japan's famed cherry trees during peak cherry blossom season.
People live in ancient cave dwellings in Maymand. "I think Americans should see the real side of Iran -- not the political side," said Holly Yazdani, who shot this photo. See more images on CNN iReport.
A bee approaches a flower in Lee Gunderson's back yard. "Taking photos of bees in flight is an arduous task," he said.
A performer wears a brightly colored costume at the 2013 Sinulog Festival, which celebrates the Philippines' religious history. See more photos on CNN iReport.
A surfer enjoys the sun on Swami's Beach before swimming out to sea.
Neuschwanstein Castle sits on a hill just outside of Fussen, Germany. Though it looks ancient, the castle was built in the second half of the 19th century as a tribute to composer Richard Wagner.
The morning sun casts a glow over the sand dunes of Namibia.
"I think anyone who wants to see a place like this should go while they can," says Daniel Surette, who shot this photo with an underwater camera. "All I heard...from the locals was how we should have seen the reef when it 'was really something.'"
Temples and pagodas fill the peaks and valleys of Myanmar. This image was captured from the top of Shwesandaw Pagoda.
"Exploding" bursts of colorful wildflowers fill the Arizona desert in spring, says Andrew Pielage. See more photos on CNN iReport.
This photo of Machu Picchu (at left) and its surrounding peaks was taken from Huayna Picchu, which towers over the ancient Incan site.
The Sultan Ahmed Mosque -- commonly called the "blue mosque" because of its vibrant blue tiles -- is silhouetted against the evening sky. See more photos from around Istanbul on CNN iReport.
Jon Tjader captured this photo as the sun set in Antarctica. "I have been to over 60 different countries, and Antarctica hands down takes the cake as the most spectacular landscape on the planet," he said.
Joshua Rubin waited on the beach for half an hour before getting this perfect shot of two laughing gulls.
Pink blossoms surround the Summer Palace in Beijing. "We had no idea how absolutely beautiful China would be in spring, or any time for that matter," said Kim Jativa.
Durham Cathedral dates to the 11th century. See other landmarks from around the northern English city on CNN iReport.
This stunning rock formation stands in Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada's oldest and largest state park.
Steam rises from food stalls in Jemaa el-Fna, a popular outdoor market in Marrakech.
Snow geese migrate over Missouri. "They were impossible to miss based on the sheer quantity," said Bill Tiepelman, who thinks there must have been thousands.
The Milky Way galaxy shines in the sky above the desert outside Abu Dhabi.
A family of cheetahs enjoys the early morning light in Tanzania's Ngorongoro crater.
The sun sets behind Detroit's skyline in this lovely shot from the riverfront. See more images on CNN iReport.
The beautiful beaches of Caramoan have been a favorite of the "Survivor" franchise. Maritess Garcia-Reyes, who shot this photo, describes them as "untouched and serene."
A dusting of snow rests on Jerusalem's Dome of the Rock. See other sites from around the Old City in the snow on CNN iReport.
Sea lions relax on one of the many large rocks found in the waters of Kenai Fjords.
Snow covers the central highlands region of Afghanistan. Iqbal Ahmad Oruzgani captured this and other stunning views from a plane.
Even in the middle of winter, "a walk on the beach at the national seashore is always something to look forward to," says Marie Sager, who shot this photo. See another view of the dunes on CNN iReport.
In a traditional Chinese method, a fisherman uses a cormorant to catch fish. Learn how man and bird work together on CNN iReport.
A fishing boat finds its way through icebergs and fog off the coast of Ilulissat, Greenland. "It's impressive to see the circuitous routes and patience sometimes required to make it into the harbor," said Jeffrey Swensen, who shot this photo. "When you're on a boat in this water, it feels a bit like you're in a game of bumper cars."
On her way to the Black Sea coastal town of Balchik, Bulgaria, Nora de Angelli snapped a collection of photos from this field covered in bright red poppy flowers.
"Auckland is called 'City of Sails' because of the terribly disproportionate number of boats to people," says Roberto Victoriano, a design engineer in Auckland, New Zealand. Auckland is said to have more boats per capita than any other city in the world.
The Indre River runs through Azay-le-Rideau, serving as a natural moat for its chateau.
Ketan Tirodkar captured this photo while feeding the monkeys at sunset in Matheran.
The Mreznica river, known for its many waterfalls, flows through Croatia. See more photos on CNN iReport.
Camels walk through the Gobi Desert. See more photos on CNN iReport.
The Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, fill the sky with color above Iceland.
Venice celebrates Carnival, a festival held before the Christian period of Lent. Parties are held in the streets, and "the atmosphere is mysterious and romantic, but also jovial," said Nicholas Lloyd, who shot this photo. See all his images on CNN iReport.
"In Cartagena, I felt like I stepped back in time," said Monika Dudek, who shot this photo. "The buildings are so old, yet many of them are so well preserved. It was a treat just to walk the city's streets."
"This beach is one of the hidden gems of the Big Island of Hawaii," said Jessica Garcia of Wailea Bay. "The water was the most beautiful turquoise I'd ever seen."
Evening light flatters the majestic Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque. "People were starting to gather around the mosque for evening prayers...It was very humbling," said Christopher Foss, who shot this photo.
Snow and fog blanket Yosemite National Park in this stunning view from the Merced River.
The skyscrapers of Dubai, including the Burj Khalifa -- the tallest building in the world -- pierce through the clouds. This image was captured from a 50th floor apartment.
An abandoned boat sits amongst the trees of Hlawga National Park.
Stari Most, or Old Bridge, connects two parts of Mostar over the Neretva river. "It felt like I was walking through a movie set or Disneyland," said Nancy Hann of the city.
The sun sets behind iconic twin pagodas in the Chinese Gardens of Singapore.
A traditional wooden boat, called a pletna, crosses Lake Bled amidst the morning fog.
Huanglongxi, China
Cappadocia, Turkey
La Alberca, Spain
Saint-Louis, Senegal
Washington, D.C.
Pangaimotu Beach, Tonga
Lhasa, Tibet
London, England
Phi Phi Islands, Thailand
Portage Lake, Alaska
Cairo, Egypt
Sydney, Australia
Hallstatt, Austria
Teton County, Idaho
Kyoto, Japan
Maymand, Iran
Calgary, Canada
Cebu City, Philippines
Encinitas, California
Schwangau, Germany
Sossusvlei, Namibia
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands
Bagan, Myanmar
Phoenix, Arizona
Huayna Picchu, Peru
Istanbul, Turkey
Wilhelmina Bay, Antarctica
Edisto Beach, South Carolina
Beijing, China
Durham, England
Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada
Marrakech, Morocco
Wentzville, Missouri
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
Detroit, Michigan
Caramoan, Philippines
Jerusalem, Israel
Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska
Central Highlands, Afghanistan
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Xingping, China
Ilulissat, Greenland
Balchik, Bulgaria
Auckland, New Zealand
Azay-le-Rideau, France
Matheran, India
Zvecaj, Croatia
Umnugobi, Mongolia
Akranes, Iceland
Venice, Italy
Cartagena, Colombia
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Yosemite National Park, California
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Yangon, Myanmar
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Singapore
Lake Bled, Slovenia
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