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Spectacular Photographs from Winners of the 2016 International Drone Photography Contest

Spectacular Photographs from Winners of the 2016 International Drone Photography Contest
More than 6,000 images were submitted worldwide, from both talented professional photographers and amateur drone enthusiasts. After much deliberation, the judges chose three winners for each category: Travel, Nature/Wildlife, and Sports/Adventure. 

Spectacular Photographs from Winners of the 2016 International Drone Photography Contest
Above photo: 1st Prize Winner - Category Travel: Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, Umbria, Italy byfcattuto
1st Prize Winner - Category Nature Wildlife: Kalbyris Forest Denmark by Mbernholdt

Spectacular Photographs from Winners of the 2016 International Drone Photography Contest
1st Prize Winner - Category Sports Adventure: Moab Rock Climbing by Maxseigal

Spectacular Photographs from Winners of the 2016 International Drone Photography Contest
2nd Prize Winner – Category Sports Adventure: Complejo Acuático Norte de Santander bylosmanesdeldrone

Spectacular Photographs from Winners of the 2016 International Drone Photography Contest
2nd Prize Winner – Category Travel: Cable Beach by Todd Kennedy

Spectacular Photographs from Winners of the 2016 International Drone Photography Contest
3rd Prize Winner – Category Travel: Summer camp of Gran Canaria by Karolis Janulis

Spectacular Photographs from Winners of the 2016 International Drone Photography Contest
2nd Prize Winner – Category Nature Wildlife: Swarm of sheep by Szabolcs Ignacz

Spectacular Photographs from Winners of the 2016 International Drone Photography Contest
3rd Prize Winner – Category Nature Wildlife: Piton de la Fournaise, Volcano by Jonathan Payet

Spectacular Photographs from Winners of the 2016 International Drone Photography Contest
3rd Prize Winner – Category Sports Adventure: Chugach Mountain Range, Alaska by High Angle Shot
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