Travel photos we wish we'd taken

Tourists take in the Eiffel Tower on a <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-954301'>hazy spring day</a>. "There really is just something amazing about Paris in the springtime," said Jessica Ann Baker.

Tourists take in the Eiffel Tower on a hazy spring day. "There really is just something amazing about Paris in the springtime," said Jessica Ann Baker.

A "leg spinner" paddles across Inle Lake. The unique style of paddling involves using one leg to power the boat while balancing on the canoe's edge with the other. This traditional method frees up the hands for fishing. See more photos of leg spinners in action on CNN iReport.

A mother cow and her calf share a moment on a Nevada ranch. See more photos of the pair on <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-961909'>CNN iReport</a>.

A mother cow and her calf share a moment on a Nevada ranch. See more photos of the pair on CNN iReport.

<a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-857910'>Finnur Andresson</a> photographed this stunning display of the northern lights in Akranes, Iceland, while visiting an abandoned farm in the area.

Finnur Andresson photographed this stunning display of the northern lights in Akranes, Iceland, while visiting an abandoned farm in the area.

Walking along the beach on Malaysia's Lankayan Island, <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-850454'>Rachel Geesa</a> and her friend stopped for a minute to enjoy the view when they looked down to see this little hermit at their feet.

Walking along the beach on Malaysia's Lankayan Island, Rachel Geesa and her friend stopped for a minute to enjoy the view when they looked down to see this little hermit at their feet.

More than 500 brightly colored tractors and plows are on display in the <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1004964'>"field of plows" </a>at the Schneider Farm in Chesaning, Michigan. Many are more than 100 years old, renovated by Elmer Schneider himself.

More than 500 brightly colored tractors and plows are on display in the at the Schneider Farm in Chesaning, Michigan. Many are more than 100 years old, renovated by Elmer Schneider himself.

Handcrafted fans are some of the <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-776029'>many souvenirs</a> to be found in the street markets of Hong Kong's most crowded neighborhood.

Handcrafted fans are some of the many souvenirs to be found in the street markets of Hong Kong's most crowded neighborhood.

Untouched beauty and clear blue waters make St. John's Trunk Bay a traveler's paradise, says Michele Kontaxes Naurock. She <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-923783'>shot this photo</a> using a polarized filter.

Untouched beauty and clear blue waters make St. John's Trunk Bay a traveler's paradise, says Michele Kontaxes Naurock. She shot this photo using a polarized filter.

The tranquil scene of a lush field of grass growing along an Egyptian countryside inspired iReporter<a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-984644'> Mahmoud Gamal El-Din</a> to capture this photograph.

The tranquil scene of a lush field of grass growing along an Egyptian countryside inspired iReporter Mahmoud Gamal El-Din to capture this photograph.

Several of Australia's legendary <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1018159'>12 Apostles</a> -- those limestone rock formations on the shore -- are seen in Port Campbell National Park.

Several of Australia's legendary 12 Apostles -- those limestone rock formations on the shore -- are seen in Port Campbell National Park.

Leaves in Front Royal, Virginia, turn red for autumn. ' I was surprised to see the leaves changing so quickly, but I welcome it,' iReporter <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1039059'>Candice Trimble</a> said.

Leaves in Front Royal, Virginia, turn red for autumn. ' I was surprised to see the leaves changing so quickly, but I welcome it,' iReporter Candice Trimble said.

Jessica Klatt met this owl, named Spock, at Vancouver Island's <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-958259'>The Raptors Center</a>, which works for the conservation of birds of prey.

Jessica Klatt met this owl, named Spock, at Vancouver Island's The Raptors Center, which works for the conservation of birds of prey.

Anna Mikaelyan describes this village in the country of Georgia as "one of the most tranquil places on Earth." "Being here makes you feel like you went back in time," she added.

Randy Lathrop shot this photo of Alaska's "majestic mountains" from a cruise ship in <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-982381'>Glacier Bay</a>. He felt like the ship was "dwarfed" by the snow-capped peaks.

Randy Lathrop shot this photo of Alaska's "majestic mountains" from a cruise ship in Glacier Bay. He felt like the ship was "dwarfed" by the snow-capped peaks.

This large, golden Buddha statue is part of the <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-971309'>Dambulla Temple Complex</a>, which is one of Sri Lanka's heritage landmarks. These temples celebrate Buddha and former Sri Lankan kings.

This large, golden Buddha statue is part of the Dambulla Temple Complex, which is one of Sri Lanka's heritage landmarks. These temples celebrate Buddha and former Sri Lankan kings.

Is there anything like <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-883214'>autumn in New York</a>? In Central Park, "the sun lit all the fall leaves on fire with its late-afternoon brilliance," said Thomas Denman.

Is there anything like autumn in New York? In Central Park, "the sun lit all the fall leaves on fire with its late-afternoon brilliance," said Thomas Denman.

These nomadic Mongolian hunters raise eagles to hunt for foxes and wolves. Read more on <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-861825'>CNN iReport</a>.

These nomadic Mongolian hunters raise eagles to hunt for foxes and wolves. Read more on CNN iReport.

A boat travels along a fjord in Geiranger. "It is difficult to imagine that a more pristine, gorgeous land exists than <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-940021'>what we saw in Norway</a>," said Michael Gannon.

A boat travels along a fjord in Geiranger. "It is difficult to imagine that a more pristine, gorgeous land exists than what we saw in Norway," said Michael Gannon.

A <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-944221'>spectacular sunset</a> streaks across the Texas sky. "This was the Texas countryside at its most glorious," said Marcie Naughton.

A spectacular sunset streaks across the Texas sky. "This was the Texas countryside at its most glorious," said Marcie Naughton.

A smiling woman fishes for the day's catch in northern Laos. L. Craig Smith spent four days visiting various villages of the <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-941996'>hill tribe people</a>, who "received us with open arms," he said.

A smiling woman fishes for the day's catch in northern Laos. L. Craig Smith spent four days visiting various villages of the hill tribe people, who "received us with open arms," he said.

James Amerson spotted this field of sunflowers while traveling from Portofino to Florence. "I loved everything about Italy," he said. See more photos from his journey on CNN iReport.

An attentive group of zebras stares into the camera as wildebeest graze in the background. "It's a bit invigorating to know that a hyena or lion could happen by at any moment," said Lynda Hanwella, who shot this photo while on safari.

The San Francisco fog lifted long enough for Gej Jones to capture the <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-943446'>Bay Bridge</a> from Treasure Island on a summer night.

The San Francisco fog lifted long enough for Gej Jones to capture the Bay Bridge from Treasure Island on a summer night.

A <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-919419'>rickshaw driver</a> relaxes while awaiting customers in this popular tourist town near Chengdu.

A rickshaw driver relaxes while awaiting customers in this popular tourist town near Chengdu.

Travelers who make the challenging walk to <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-842568'>La Fortuna waterfall</a>, near the base of two volcanoes, are rewarded with the chance to swim in the clear blue pool below.

Travelers who make the challenging walk to La Fortuna waterfall, near the base of two volcanoes, are rewarded with the chance to swim in the clear blue pool below.

Two humpback whales disappear into the water off the coast of Cape Cod. See more photos on <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1016374'>CNN iReport</a>.

Two humpback whales disappear into the water off the coast of Cape Cod. See more photos on CNN iReport.

Ronald de Jong <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-996312'>photographed roadside fruit vendors</a> in Tupi, Philippines. He says the town is known as the "fruits, flowers and vegetables basket of the South."

Ronald de Jong photographed roadside fruit vendors in Tupi, Philippines. He says the town is known as the "fruits, flowers and vegetables basket of the South."

Quintessentially Dutch <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1014538'>windmills</a> like these, just north of Amsterdam, have inspired a host of famous artists from Rembrandt to Van Gogh.

Quintessentially Dutch windmills like these, just north of Amsterdam, have inspired a host of famous artists from Rembrandt to Van Gogh.

Amina Seitakhunova captured this image of a mountain river while visiting family in northern <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-984509'>Kyrgyzstan</a>. "The air was fresh [and] water so clean, and extremely cold," she said.

Amina Seitakhunova captured this image of a mountain river while visiting family in northern Kyrgyzstan. "The air was fresh [and] water so clean, and extremely cold," she said.

<a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-986460'>Matt Colver </a>was traveling down the San Juan River in Southern Utah when he saw a bighorn sheep standing on top of the canyon terrain while the other sheep drank water below from the river. "He was obviously the lookout," he said.

Matt Colver was traveling down the San Juan River in Southern Utah when he saw a bighorn sheep standing on top of the canyon terrain while the other sheep drank water below from the river. "He was obviously the lookout," he said.

Buddhist temples peek through the <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-946879'>morning haze</a> in Bagan.

Buddhist temples peek through the morning haze in Bagan.

During the summer, Iceland puts on a splendid show. Reykjavik resident Halldor Sigurdsson captured this photo of a <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-842230'>spectacular strip of sunlight</a> draped against a peak near the village of Vik, located in the southernmost tip of Iceland. He said he took this and other pictures during a summer vacation in 2011. "Maybe the photos explain why the astronauts that went to the moon came first to Iceland in 1967 to practice their lunar trip," he said.

During the summer, Iceland puts on a splendid show. Reykjavik resident Halldor Sigurdsson captured this photo of a spectacular strip of sunlight draped against a peak near the village of Vik, located in the southernmost tip of Iceland. He said he took this and other pictures during a summer vacation in 2011. "Maybe the photos explain why the astronauts that went to the moon came first to Iceland in 1967 to practice their lunar trip," he said.

While visiting Boulder Beach in South Africa, <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1015254'>Ron Rivers</a> saw a little penguin peering out from under a boardwalk. He says the penguin wasn't trapped and was able to join the rest of his colony later.

While visiting Boulder Beach in South Africa, Ron Rivers saw a little penguin peering out from under a boardwalk. He says the penguin wasn't trapped and was able to join the rest of his colony later.

Uluru, otherwise known as Ayers Rock, is a large sandstone rock formation in Northern Territory, Australia. <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-982953'>Anusha Mookherjee </a>took this photo back in 2011 and said the visit was calming. "There is absolutely no noise pollution, and only families sitting around waiting for the sunset," she said.

Uluru, otherwise known as Ayers Rock, is a large sandstone rock formation in Northern Territory, Australia. Anusha Mookherjee took this photo back in 2011 and said the visit was calming. "There is absolutely no noise pollution, and only families sitting around waiting for the sunset," she said.

Mark Collier has an "obsession" with photographing the Northern Lights. See more of his stunning images and read his tips for shooting the phenomenon on CNN iReport.

A local dog naps on one of the beaches of <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-939889'>Havelock Island</a>, located in the Bay of Bengal. The island "is a very laid-back place with gorgeous beaches and great diving spots," said Tomaz Bradesko, who shot this photo. "There are not many tourists there, and sometimes you feel like you are on a private island."

A local dog naps on one of the beaches of Havelock Island, located in the Bay of Bengal. The island "is a very laid-back place with gorgeous beaches and great diving spots," said Tomaz Bradesko, who shot this photo. "There are not many tourists there, and sometimes you feel like you are on a private island."

A Ferris wheel turns at dusk in Tiraspol. The city is capital of Transnistria, a breakaway region that is internationally considered part of Moldova but clings to its Soviet roots. See more photos on CNN iReport.

A <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-908029'>bald eagle</a> takes flight in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

A bald eagle takes flight in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

The Highlands of Scotland, seen here from <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-985075'>Eilean Donan Castle</a>, are "beautiful with a touch of snow on the mountains," says Elaine McKinney.

The Highlands of Scotland, seen here from Eilean Donan Castle, are "beautiful with a touch of snow on the mountains," says Elaine McKinney.

While hiking in the Peruvian Amazon, <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-911230'>Caleb Lawson</a> and his wife Kelly photographed a group of owl monkeys peering down at them. "They are nocturnal, but poked their heads out of their home to see what was lurking," he said.

While hiking in the Peruvian Amazon, Caleb Lawson and his wife Kelly photographed a group of owl monkeys peering down at them. "They are nocturnal, but poked their heads out of their home to see what was lurking," he said.

A shot with a <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-927080'>long shutter speed</a> captures the nighttime lights of downtown Austin.

A shot with a long shutter speed captures the nighttime lights of downtown Austin.

Windmills and white buildings fill the town of Oia on the Greek island of <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-973720'>Thira</a>, also known as Santorini. "I don't think it was possible for me to take a bad picture," said Marlon Tse.

Windmills and white buildings fill the town of Oia on the Greek island of Thira, also known as Santorini. "I don't think it was possible for me to take a bad picture," said Marlon Tse.

Spectators can enjoy live street theater and dance at <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-963556'>Ponorogo's Heritage Festival</a> in Indonesia's East Java province.

Spectators can enjoy live street theater and dance at Ponorogo's Heritage Festival in Indonesia's East Java province.

While kayaking off of Isla Holbox, Mexico, <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-986080'>Amy Richardson</a> saw a flock of birds take flight off of a nearby sandbar. "Isla Holbox is a small, quiet island... there is incredible bird population there that one can spend an entire day admiring," she said.

While kayaking off of Isla Holbox, Mexico, Amy Richardson saw a flock of birds take flight off of a nearby sandbar. "Isla Holbox is a small, quiet island... there is incredible bird population there that one can spend an entire day admiring," she said.

While traveling near his home,<a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-836349'> Lee Gunderson </a>photographed a sunset shinning over Alberta, Canada. "Rural Alberta has so much to offer to those who like to wander," he said.

While traveling near his home, Lee Gunderson photographed a sunset shinning over Alberta, Canada. "Rural Alberta has so much to offer to those who like to wander," he said.

This elephant "proceeded to walk up to me and sniffed me with her trunk. She almost sniffed the end of my lens!" said Christopher Cromwell. "Once she got a good sniff of me, she seemed to calm down and I snapped this photo. It was amazing to have this massive yet gentle creature seem to accept my presence with her."

Clouds cover the <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-860730'>Great Smoky Mountains</a> in this view from Bryson City, North Carolina.

Clouds cover the Great Smoky Mountains in this view from Bryson City, North Carolina.

Shoppers make their way past beautiful fabrics and other items on display at Minab's weekly open-air market. See more photos on <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-969913'>CNN iReport</a>.

Shoppers make their way past beautiful fabrics and other items on display at Minab's weekly open-air market. See more photos on CNN iReport.

Sheep cross a biking path <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-973850'>near St. Remy, France. </a>

Sheep cross a biking path near St. Remy, France.

<a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-850445'>National Day festivities</a> occur every year in Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China.

National Day festivities occur every year in Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China.

Stilt fishermen <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-954858'>in Sri Lanka</a> wait for the day's catch.

Stilt fishermen in Sri Lanka wait for the day's catch.

Singapore's <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-941405'>unique skyline</a> glows in the light of dusk.

Singapore's unique skyline glows in the light of dusk.

Sunlight streams through the trees of <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-943488'>Muir Woods</a>, named for naturalist and conservationist John Muir.

Sunlight streams through the trees of Muir Woods, named for naturalist and conservationist John Muir.

Muslim men <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1012390'>gather for early morning prayer</a> at Hamidiya Masjid in Mumbai. "The place was noisy, but as soon as the prayers started, it was so peaceful and pin-drop [silent]," said Anupama Kinagi, who captured the geometric pattern formed by so many bowed heads and bodies.

Muslim men gather for early morning prayer at Hamidiya Masjid in Mumbai. "The place was noisy, but as soon as the prayers started, it was so peaceful and pin-drop [silent]," said Anupama Kinagi, who captured the geometric pattern formed by so many bowed heads and bodies.

"As I crossed the [Bosphorus Strait], I saw the sun set behind the mosques and historic monuments of <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-942685'>Istanbul's Old City</a>," said Nate Hovee.

"As I crossed the [Bosphorus Strait], I saw the sun set behind the mosques and historic monuments of Istanbul's Old City," said Nate Hovee.

You may recognize <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-946999'>Devils Tower</a>, the first national monument in the United States, from its prominent role in the 1977 film "Close Encounters of the Third Kind."

You may recognize Devils Tower, the first national monument in the United States, from its prominent role in the 1977 film "Close Encounters of the Third Kind."

David Lee managed to snap a photo of two of the ubiquitous <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-997013'>needlefish</a> in Kayangan Lake before they took off. "They are as curious as they are skittish," he said.

David Lee managed to snap a photo of two of the ubiquitous needlefish in Kayangan Lake before they took off. "They are as curious as they are skittish," he said.

"One gets a feeling of living history in Malta," said Alan Patrick Watts, who shot this photo in the Mediterranean island nation's <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-979925'>capital city of Valletta</a>. It "has a huge concentration of historic sites."

"One gets a feeling of living history in Malta," said Alan Patrick Watts, who shot this photo in the Mediterranean island nation's capital city of Valletta. It "has a huge concentration of historic sites."

An <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-902955'>African painted dog</a> poses near his pack in Kruger National Park. The endangered animals are also known as African wild dogs, Cape hunting dogs or painted wolves.

An African painted dog poses near his pack in Kruger National Park. The endangered animals are also known as African wild dogs, Cape hunting dogs or painted wolves.

The <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-940723'>Kennedy Center for Performing Arts</a> glows as the sun sets over the Potomac River.

The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts glows as the sun sets over the Potomac River.

A peacock poses for the camera in Cotui, about 75 miles north of Santo Domingo. See more portraits of the colorful creature on <a href='http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-967907'>CNN iReport</a>.

A peacock poses for the camera in Cotui, about 75 miles north of Santo Domingo. See more portraits of the colorful creature on CNN iReport.

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