Photo Contest 2013: Most Unusual Photos

April 8, 2013

We get thousands of submissions in our ISLANDS Photo Contest, but these weird and wonderful shots made us look more than twice. Enter your best island photo in the 2013 ISLANDS Photo Contest, and check out some of the best photos in the running here: 10 Amazing Reader Photos | Best of the Caribbean...So Far | Best of Hawaii...So Far | Best Beach Photos...So Far

We're guessing that if you can hold the sun, it must be pretty light.Jennifer Brearey

Santa decided to give the reindeer a day off this year.Ramona Robbins Clark

The many mysteries of Tahiti...Barbara Blaine Thomas

Looks like our cruise package has finally arrived.Joseph Meece

Some vacations cost an arm and a leg, but this is getting ridiculous.Rhett Arens

Ironman? Is that you?Holli Ellis

We only publish photos if they're 100% clean like this one.Autumn Wilke

Of course she said yes.Margot Cox

Need an island fix? Next time, head to Michigan.Katie Aschim

It's not every day you have a mermaid sighting in Maui.Sarah "Lehia" Apana