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In a last-ditch effort to hold onto yet another fading winter season, March\u2019s themed celebration was simply put: Winter. Though most of us prefer sand over snow, the snowy submissions helped build anticipation of impending spring (and the related travel season!).<\/p>\n

Much to my surprise, the monthly staff emails discussing a winner eventually tallied up to a shot titled \u201cHelena Streets,\u201d by Jon Wick<\/a>!<\/p>\n

The shot was more or less an accident \u2014 being at the right place at the right time \u2014 and seizing an opportunity. We were heading to a bed and breakfast after a long day of skiing and took a wrong turn. Squinting through the windows in an attempt to read street signs, I looked straight ahead at this image. The composition all worked so eerie and wonderfully with the van, fresh snow, building, and lighting, that I literally parked my car in the middle of the road and grabbed my camera for the shot.<\/p>\n

Happy accidents are sometimes the greatest kind. Maria was \u201cfeelin\u2019 it\u201d while Brit\u2019s reaction was: \u201cFirst place is Helena, Montana for me. The colours are so dreary, yet warm. If that makes any sense.\u201d Coming from you, Brit, it totally does.<\/p>\n

With winter now officially behind us \u2014 as a theme anyway \u2014 we move April\u2019s focus toward Europe! Photographers have already begun posting (click here to see the April contest thread<\/a>). As Matt readies the trusty flamenco outfit in anticipation of his trip to Barcelona<\/a>, we too will be getting our Euro on through April (minus the tight black pants, of course).<\/p>\n

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By Jon Wick<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jon lives in Butte, Montana, spending most of his time on skis or bikes; sometimes both. He began travel writing while teaching in Korea and is currently pursuing his Master\u2019s Degree in Technical Communication at Montana Tech. Jon has begun writing his first book, <\/em>The Story of Will, whose movie rights are still (very) available. Catch more of Jon at TheJonWickproject.wordpress.com<\/a>. (@ExpedJon<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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