I'd like to thank all the fellow photographers who posted their pictures in this competition.
I was sincerely amazed by the excellent quality of almost every picture.
Nevertheless I expected to see favourite places of yours, not only magnificent landscapes, the link of which with the author was not specifically clear to me.
For this reason my choice was partially influenced by a specific feature, besides the quality of the photo, that is the way each picture of a place conveys something that makes it special for the person who took it.
Several of you were so kind to explain in few words why those places were their favourite and it helped me to decide.
A few of honourable mentions because the photos are quite beautiful
Stevemaz
For this splendid picture, technically amazing.
Markus Grompe
For this impressive landscape rich of different hues of blue
Flo Hendry
For the originality of the frame and the idea behind the picture
And now my three favourite photos for this theme
Third Place
Jola Dziubinska
Because from this picture it's easy to perceive that this place is meaningful for her
Second Place
Arnie Peterschmidt
Because in its apparent simplicity this picture makes me feel that Arnie really feel happy sitting at a campfire
First Place
Walter Koening
Because his words about the ocean, felt as a favourite place, match perfectly the mood of this great picture.