It's that time of year for vacation or staycation photos and the Independent Traveler blog's annual photography contest. Submit your photo or photos to gloria.independenttraveler@gmail.com along with a short caption and your name, date and location of photo.

The top three photos will be posted on the Independent Traveler blog.

Photos will be judged on clarity, subject matter and audience appeal. Your photo should evoke an emotion and also represent the place it was taken. For instance boating in the the Caribbean, skiing in Girdwood, trip to the great wall, and the list goes on.

Can't wait to see your choices so send me an e-mail now and attach your favorite travel photo...Gloria