We hope you are all into your holiday season and that Santa brings you whatever your photographer’s heart desires in just a few days. This week we had fewer submissions than normal as we all get the last of our holiday shopping done, but there were some great photos sent in nonetheless. From waterfronts to stunning street graffiti this week, we received it all. Check out these fantastic photos below, and remember, if you haven’t yet submitted a photo, it’s not too late. Just visit our upload page and send your very best; no registration necessary. Don’t forget; we’re also giving away $50 as well in our usual monthly PIXEO Photo Challenge. Good luck, and keep them coming!

Church of the Good Shepherd - Photo by Peter Hammer

Church Of The Good Shepherd (Lake Tekapo, New Zealand)

Peter Hammer

Peter Hammer’s amazing shot of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Lake Tekapo, New Zealand is positively stunning. The church’s perfect positioning makes it the ideal spot to capture sunsets with a beautiful old stone church. The church overlooks Lake Tekapo and is also a great spot for night and astrophotography. (Lake Tekapo, New Zealand)

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Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint (Florence, Oregon, USA)

RICK OBST
A piece of driftwood in the foreground leads the viewer into the scene and adds depth to this beachfront photo from Rick Obst. Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint is a beautiful wayside that offers picnicking, beachcombing, and even whale watching during March and December. There are approximately five miles of sandy beach with China Creek emptying into the ocean to the south. J.C Ponsler donated the land for this coastal viewpoint in 1938 in memory of his wife, Muriel. (Florence, Oregon, USA)

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Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint - Photo by Rick Obst
Hoffmaster Park - Photo by Justin

Hoffmaster Park (P. J. Hoffmaster State Park, Michigan, USA)

JUSTIN

Justin shares a lovely waterfront shot with just the right amount of motion blur. Hoffmaster Park sits along the shores of Lake Michigan with a long sandy beach and woods with scenic trails to follow.  Great for nature shots and just a peaceful walk and shoot. (P. J. Hoffmaster State Park, Michigan, USA)

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Hostal Casa Vieja Havana Mural (Old Havana, Cuba)

Peter Hammer

Another one from Peter Hammer this week. This fantastic graffiti piece is a stunningly beautiful piece of art found hidden in the streets of Old Havana. This fantastic photo spot can be found on the exterior of this Old Havana hotel. (Old Havana, Cuba)

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Hostal Casa Vieja Havana Mural - Photo by Peter Hammer
Eichfelsen - Photo by Markus Kreitmeier

Eichfelsen (Irndorf, Germany)

Markus Kreitmeier

What a fantastic scenic view from Markus Kreitmeier. Eichfelsen is a beautiful overlook with a unique panoramic view of the Upper Danube Valley plus views of the Werrenwag and Wildenstein castles. This vantage point can be easily reached on foot in about 20 minutes from the Eichfelsen car park. (Irndorf, Germany)

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Old Harry Rocks (Handfast Point, England)

Matthew Ernst, RCAF

You can almost hear the crashing waves in this lovely shot from Matthew Ernst.  This photo spot is Old Harry Rocks are three chalk formations, including a stack and a stump, located at Handfast Point, on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset. They mark the most easterly point of the Jurassic Coast and are a wonderful example of the white cliffs that England is known for. (Handfast Point, England)

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Old Harry Rocks - Photo by Matthew Ernst