Anthony Armstrong wanted to capture the energy of Grand Central Station in New York so he used a long exposure "to help emphasize the motion and bustle of the people."
Anthony Armstrong/CNN iReport
Saskatchewan, Canada —
Rylan Urban noticed this old farm house about 170 kilometers east of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. "I noticed it while driving along the highway and just HAD to stop for a photo," Urban said.
Rylan Urban/CNN iReport
Arizona —
The Grand Canyon lived up to its reputation as a stunning natural wonder for Shailendra Pradhan. "Every time I see this kind of place, it gets my heart pumping. It makes me want to be more with nature and capture its sheer beauty."
Shailendra Pradhan/CNN iReport
Beirut, Lebanon —
"I love Beirut for its immense history and culture," says Michael Robison, who was in Lebanon in March working with relief organizations.
Michael Robison/CNN iReport
Page, Arizona —
This eye-catching lizard "patiently posed" for dozens of photos taken by Dana Barbato during a desert hike near Page, Arizona.
Dana Barbato/CNN iReport
Acadia National Park, Maine —
Cadillac Mountain is the highest point on the East Coast of the U.S. The mountain is a popular tourist destination because of its sunrise views.
Deeptak Verma/CNN iReport
Copenhagen, Denmark —
The Nyhavn district was originally a busy commercial port in the 17th century. These days it's a popular waterfront district.
Brian Maroney/CNN iReport
Sossusvlei, Namibia —
A warm sunset hanging over mountainous terrain in the Kulala Wilderness Reserve in Namibia captivated South African Lauren Haupt. "I loved the huge open spaces and the amazing scenic beauty. The dunes and sunsets. The desert meeting the sea."
Lauren Haupt/CNN iReport
Bagan, Myanmar —
The Buddhist temple of Shwezigon Paya is one of the best maintained temples near this ancient city. "After the trip past the stone stupas, when I entered the compound, I was awestruck by the majesty of the golden monument," said Robert Winter, who visited in 2014.
Whitehaven Beach is only accessible by boat or plane. "Taking a seaplane rather than a boat gives you amazing panoramic views of the beach and the surrounding landscape," said traveler Victoria Peterson.
Victoria Peterson/CNN iReport
Niagara Falls, Ontario —
First-time visitor Muhammad Saiful Islam said the falls are beautiful all the time, "but particularly during dusk, when the falls are partially illuminated, and when there is partial daylight, the view becomes even more breathtaking."
Muhammad Saiful Islam/CNN iReport
Lake Titicaca, Peru —
On the floating islands of Peru's Lake Titicaca, descendants of an ancient people are gradually adapting to the modern times, says iReporter Sobhana Venkatesan, who visited in April. "Their traditions and skills, the ingenious way they have used reeds as a building material for their islands, houses and boats help us understand an ancient culture."
A spider web gathers water droplets on a summer morning. "I like how each droplet looks like a small world unto itself," said the photographer, Hank Borgsteede. "Life is full of beautiful things ... for those who pause to look."
Hank Borgsteede/CNN iReport
Grandfather Mountain, North Carolina —
A hummingbird goes in for a snack.
Austin Bond/CNN iReport
Nagoya, Japan —
Known for its golden dolphins, or kinshachi, Nagoya Castle stood until parts of it burned down when the city was attacked during World War II. The castle was rebuilt and remains a popular destination for tourists.
Peter Hughes/CNN iReport
Gili Trawangan, Indonesia —
"The starfish were literally everywhere on the beach hiding underneath the rocks and corrals that were exposed at low tide," says Joyce Wilmot, who captured this photo of her daughter.
Joyce Wilmot/CNN iReport
Istanbul, Turkey —
"Turkey is a treat for all the senses," says Freddy Sherman. He took this colorful photo in an Istanbul spice market that smelled as amazing as it looked.
Courtesy Freddy Sherman/CNN iReport
Beirut, Lebanon —
Fulvia Bonaiuti was walking through Beirut when she met an artist preparing for an exhibition. She says he was very friendly and proud that she wanted to photograph the display.
Courtesy Fulvia Bonaiuti/CNN iReport
Mumbai, India —
The sun sets behind fishing boats resting on Aksa Beach.
Bijoy Mishra/CNN iReport
Beijing, China —
Slovakian photographer Vladimir Hrubsa saw these three women exercising every morning in Beijing. He said it was refreshing to see so many active older people."They seem to be enjoying their old age, having fun meeting up, staying active, taking part in activities they might not have had the time for during their youth," Hrubsa said.
Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan —
Visiting Jordan was a last minute decision for Daniel Bartasavich, but he says seeing the Wadi Rum Desert was one of the highlights of his vacation.
Daniel Bartasavich/CNN iReport
London —
Dusk settles over River Thames, which flows through southern England. "The clear skies were in stark contrast to the smog which had been hanging over London the previous week," said Jon Lovatt.
Jon Lovatt/CNN iReport
Florence, Italy —
Jeff O'Kelley stumbled on this picturesque moment while wandering the streets of Italy. "The vivid blues of the setting sun, all the lights ablaze along the embankment and the amazing mirror-like surface of the water combined for a pretty cool shot," he said.
Jeff O'Kelley/CNN iReport
Sao Thome das Letras, Brazil —
This city is the fourth highest in Brazil. "At an elevation of 4000 feet ... it feels almost close enough to touch the clouds overhead flying by," said Andy Bovos.
Andy Bovos/CNN iReport
Page, Arizona —
Horseshoe Bend, a horseshoe-shaped meander of the Colorado River, is not technically part of the Grand Canyon, but tour groups consider it part of the canyon experience. Brian Clopp stumbled on this scene by accident, but considered it one of the greatest parts of his trip.
Brian Clopp/CNN iReport
Los Angeles, California —
A rainbow is spotted on the drive between Las Vegas and Los Angeles. "The desert with its wide open spaces is really beautiful with endless skies," Marie Sager said.
Marie Sager/CNN iReport
Ortahisar, Turkey —
A hot air balloon ride over Turkey allows travelers to see a new side to the country. "Nowhere else on Earth can you experience the unique and beautiful blend of history and geology that makes this so definitively Turkey." Brian Thio said.
Brian Thio/CNN iReport
Kep, Cambodia —
Women haul crabs down the dock to a crab market about 100 feet away. "Until that moment they had been carrying the baskets individually one at a time," said Brian Clopp. "The image of unity and cooperation stood out as I watched this human chain form and walk together. They were having so much fun with it, and moving as one, it was a surreal sight to see."
Brian Clopp/CNN iReport
Dublin, Ireland —
The Pomodoro "Sphere within Sphere", often called the Trinity Globe, has been on display at Trinity College since 1982. Sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro's globes can be found all over the world.
Richard Gornik/CNN iReport
Cinque Terre, Italy —
Cinque Terre is a string of beautifully colored fishing villages constructed on the Italian Riviera. "It turned out to be a really magical place," said Brian Beard.
Brian Beard/CNN iReport
Hughesville, Maryland —
Blue Jays are a welcome sight in Maryland, adding a pop of color in wooded areas. "Observing the birds out my kitchen window is a peaceful way to start the day," said Janie Lambert.
Janie Lambert/CNN iReport
Beijing, China —
Delicate cherry blossoms stand out against the clear blue sky in Chaoyang Park.
Joyce Xu/CNN iReport
Woodstock, South Africa —
Graffiti is an extremely popular form of expression in Cape Town's communities. "After the rain comes sun" is a creation by Faith47, one of the country's most famous street artists.
Guillaume Ducros/CNN iReport
Hvassahraun, Iceland —
One night, when aurora activity was picking up, photographer Sigurdur William Brynjarsson drove into a lava field and found the Northern Lights dancing above him in a thin line. He couldn't get a good shot, so he layered 10 photos together to make this 180-degree panoramic image.
Sigurdur William Brynjarsson/CNN iReport
Busan, South Korea —
Geumjeong Mountain offers views of the South Korean port city of Busan from every angle. "It's awesome watching Busan up there," said Jeremy Jang.
Jeremy Jang/CNN iReport
Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska —
This active volcanic landscape is a vital habitat for salmon and the thousands of brown bears that rely on them for sustenance. Reddy Sarsam visited the park in July and witnessed the great feasting. "Life is strange, salmon swim so many miles from the sea to become prey for waiting bears," Sarsam said.
Reddy Sarsam/CNN iReport
Gleichen, Alberta —
Lee Gunderson noticed horses munching on the grass in someone's front yard while on a walk. Gunderson said the owner told him he didn't care how the grass got cut, "'just that the horses do it for free and I can watch TV.'"
Lee Gunderson/CNN iReport
La Paz, Bolivia —
Yungas Road, labeled one of the world's deadliest roads, allows bikers to travel on a thin, steep path that claims hundreds of lives each year. "I had heard about the death road since before I got there, but actually being on it and biking down through the mountains and into the jungle was an incredible experience," said Matthew Meshey.
Matthew Meshey/CNN iReport
Lankanfushi Island, Maldives —
Paradise beckons in the form of a hammock tethered to two pieces of drift wood. "I was taken aback by the clarity and color of the water. It looked as if it were plucked right out of a Photoshopped luxury travel magazine," said Holly Heft.
A turtle explores a shipwreck in Hawaiian waters. Peter Restivo captured this curious creature while scuba diving.
Peter Restivo/CNN iReport
Lucknow, India —
Flowers bloom around Butler Palace, constructed in 1915. The palace has three buildings and a botanical garden for tourists to meander through.
Arun Singh/CNN iReport
Dallas, Texas —
"Right in the middle of all the commercial and residential concrete jungle, this sight provides a nice, refreshing view," says commuter Bipin Raut.
Bipin Raut/CNN iReport
Kep, Cambodia —
A man reunites with his cattle during a breathtaking sunset. "This shot reminded me how beautiful the world is, and how people endure and embrace this beauty despite the region's broken past," said Brian Clopp.
Brian Clopp/CNN iReport
Naples, Italy —
Empty sailboats drift serenely in Italy. "I love how the little blue sailboat has a different look than the others and is floating off on its own, doing its own thing," said Shabrea McElroy.
Shabrea McElroy/CNN iReport
Jounieh, Lebanon —
The bay of Jounieh at night is well-known in the country for its nighttime lights.
Elie Elias Massarra/CNN iReport
Santa Paula, California —
To show his patriotism, Razmik Nazaryan crushed 108 cars to create this unique American Flag. It took him and his team over a year to complete the 75-foot-long creation.
Razmik Nazarya/CNN iReport
Oak Harbor, Washington —
A boat passes under a bridge at the Deception Pass State Park strait during sunset. "The photo captures the peace and majesty of the whole area," said William Wyckoff.
William Wyckoff /CNN iReport
San Diego, California —
Surfers ride the calm waves in Pacific Beach, a neighborhood that rests between La Jolla and Mission Bay.
A full rainbow stretches over the city. This rare occurrence was captured by iReporter Jeffrey Berman.
Jeffrey Berman/CNN iReport
Tien Giang, Vietnam —
A Buddha statue smiles happily at the Vinh Trang Pagoda in the Vietnamese city of My Tho. "I was very excited to enter a Vietnamese temple ... to learn about their way of worship," said Joyce Anthony.
Joyce Anthony/CNN iReport
St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands —
A mongoose stares intensely at iReporter Hank Borgsteede. He saw this furry friend in a tree while walking along the island. "I've seen mongooses several times before, but this was the first time I'd seen one in a tree," he said.
Hank Borgsteede/CNN iReport
Mumbai, India —
A coconut vendor prepares for customers on a warm spring afternoon. Bijoy Mishra travels frequently to India and enjoys taking photographs of the livelihood of the locals in Mumbai.
Bijoy Mishra/CNN iReport
Winslow, Arizona —
Dan Navarro took this photo around sunset after a rain storm in the Little Painted Desert county park. This desert stretches from the Grand Canyon to the Petrified Forest National Park. "The shadows that were cast gave it a feeling of movement like a wave," said Navarro.
Dan Navarro/CNN iReport
Akranes, Iceland —
The northern lights dance on Nordic skies. Finnur Andrésson took this image of the famous lights appearing over an abandoned farm in his hometown. "I am always amazed by their beauty when I see them," he said. "It's like another world."
Finnur Andrésson/CNN iReport
Mithi, Pakistan —
The sun hangs over Mithi, the capital of the Tharparkar District in the Sindh province of Pakistan. Dominic Reigns captured this photo in 2012. "Pakistan is not what it is depicted through the lens of a camera. It has its own beautiful, culture, traditions and it gave me a sense of belongingness."
Dominic Reigns/CNN iReport
Washington, D.C. —
This serene photo was shot by iReporter Greg Griffith with the use of a prism to get the reflection of the sky in the water in front of the Lincoln Memorial. Tourists are frequently told that the 57 steps leading to the Lincoln Memorial reflect his age at death, but Lincoln was actually 56 years old when he was shot.
Greg Griffith/CNN iReport
Paris, France —
Bonjour, Eiffel Tower! Travel blogger Freddy Sherman captured this grand view from his hotel balcony.
Freddy Sherman/CNN iReport
Shanghai, China —
William Lin captured this peaceful moment of the sun peeking through Shanghai smog. The air pollution is so heavy in China that 53% of American companies in China are having trouble filling executive positions.
William Lin/CNN iReport
Niagara Falls, Ontario —
People travel from all over the world to watch the Niagara Falls each dusk, including Lucie Blais, the photographer that captured this image. The falls are illuminated by 21 Xenon lights, each of which has 250,000,000 candlepower.
Lucie Blais/CNN iReport
Durango, Colorado —
Cherie Morris caught an unusual sight when she noticed two horses chasing after a black bear on the ranch outside her home.
Cherie Morris/CNN iReport
Upper Peninsula, Michigan —
A warm sky stretches across Lake Michigan, which lies on the southeast side of the peninsula.
Mike Stouffer/CNN iReport
Milford Sound, New Zealand —
Tucked away in Fiordland National Park, travelers can kayak through its cool waters and get another perspective of the South Island's mountains and forests.
Ellen Stephanus/CNN iReport
Sa Pa, Vietnam —
This region in the Hoang Lien Son Mountains is a popular spot for trekkers to explore endless trails that overlook lush rice terraces.
Rob Eroh/CNN iReport
Honolulu, Hawaii —
While scuba diving off the coast of Waikiki Beach, Peter Restivo came across a sunken ship.
Peter Restivo/CNN iReport
Breuil-Cervinia, Italy —
This alpine resort in northwest Italy, popular for skiing in the winter, offers endlessly peaceful summer days.
San Francisco, California —
Playful sea lions show off for crowds at Fisherman's Wharf.
Paul Heller/CNN iReport
Berlin, Germany —
Families fly kites at the former Tempelhof Airport. Once one of Europe's busiest, it ceased operations in 2008 and became a public park.
Amber and red grasses conjure a peaceful feeling at the Yacht Haven Grande marina in St. Thomas.
Hank Borgsteede/CNN iReport
Seward, Alaska —
A peaceful marina sits in the foreground of Kenai Fjords National Park.
Rabia Ahmad/CNN iReport
Noonu Atoll, Maldives —
Stunning views delight passengers coming to the island nation via seaplane.
Abhinav Mahajan/CNN iReport
Yucca Valley, California —
A roadrunner takes a break in Wanda Gemson's yard. These birds don't do much flying, but they can run at speeds of up to 20 mph. Meep meep!
Wanda Gemson/CNN iReport
Margraten, The Netherlands —
Every Memorial Day, thousands of Dutch people come to pay their respects at the World War II Netherlands American Cemetery. Each grave has been adopted by a local family.
Belinda Roxas/CNN iReport
Valea Babei, Romania —
A local calms a pair of energized horses in the Maramures region.
Daniel Andreica/CNN iReport
Philadelphia, New York —
There's no highway sign directing tourists to this idyllic swimming hole in this upstate New York town, so you'll likely have it all to yourself.
Cliff Olney/CNN iReport
Ibiza, Spain —
The island of Ibiza offers "more than just amazing parties," says Manuel Mayrhofer. Exhibit A: Beautiful nighttime views like this one.