Food and Community Submissions 2026
Madison Viernes, Photo 1
Taken at Frederiksberg Gardens, which is one of the largest green spaces in Copenhagen. Danes of all ages hang out here throughout the day; you can find teenagers, tourists, adults, and the elderly enjoying the space and hanging out with their companions. On this day, my friends and I biked around the city in matching "I Love Copenhagen" shirts and took photos at all our favorite places.
Madison Viernes, Photo 2
Taken at La Banchina, which is a sauna, swimming, and wine bar. Once the snow melts, the Danes love to congregate outside and enjoy the weather. This photo was taken on a Tuesday afternoon, and fun fact: Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are in this photo!
Adriana Panameno
“Wherever you stand in Milan or within seven miles of Milan, it is visible and when it is visible, no other object can chain your whole attention.” - Mark Twain on The Duomo di Milano
Angelica Ortiz, Photo 1
In Yoyogi Park, Tokyo, rockabilly dancers bring 1950s American rock ’n’ roll to life every Sunday.
Angelica Ortiz, Photo 2
At a welcome dinner in Shiroishi City, Miyagi, each plate told the story of the season: local oysters, salmon roe, duck and fig, scattered with autumn leaves and gold. Strangers become guests the moment a meal is shared.
Antony Noyes
What stayed with me was how ordinary it felt. A group of women eating, talking, looking after children, and sitting together with animals around.
Audrey Knight
The photo shows a woman dressed as a herring girl in the Icelandic town of Siglufjörður practicing the traditional method of preparing the herring for consumption while a group of tourists watch in the background.
Christina Ung
This was taken on 35mm film. Apart of USF's McGrath Graduate Fellowship, 8 grad students immersed ourselves in various regions of Cambodia. In this photo, we visited an Indigenous forestry collective and planted trees as a part of their reforestation project.
Daniella Mori, Photo 1
Took these photos in Beijing, China with my analog camara.
Daniella Mori, Photo 2
One of them was taken in Lama Temple, a buddhist temple and the other one at Shichahai, a famous scenic area in the northwest part of Beijing.
Elizabeth Watson
A Group of 3 Always Sharing 3 Going to Playa Del Carmen was my first time out of the country. It was a trip I took with my two sisters, and every single morning before we'd go sit by the water, we would grab three pastries each, so all three of us had nine total pastries to try!
Ellianna Copenhaver
I went to a Hard Rock Cafe in all of the three countries I traveled to over the summer (Germany, Italy and Spain), and they all had my favorite ice cream sundae I would always get back at home. It was a strange connection because they all tasted the exact same, no matter where I was. It was very comforting.
Grace Taylor
This photo was taken while I was walking around Rome with my family. We were popping in and out of stores, and I noticed a cute market that had two entrances. I walked into one of them and immediately noticed the different kinds of pasta that were displayed on the shelf. I love pasta, so of course I had to take a picture of the shelf. I loved how the red sign popped compared to the bland looking pasta.
Luke DiPerna Pavlich
'A Brief Opening' - "A cloudburst in the trees is transformed into a moment of unexpected beauty, bringing family together beneath a rainbow"
Micaela Martinez
Fiji- I serve here with my church every year. I just love to see how the people are so loving, thankful, welcoming. I just love to see God's work here, it is evident.
Montserrat Bracamonte Sierra, Photo 1
"Then I will cherish these few specks of time" - Everything Everywhere All At Once
Montserrat Bracamonte Sierra, Photo 2
Sam Arrow
Tacos bell in Chiang Mai needs no context
Vadim Shin, Photo 1
Halloween in San Francisco, October 30
Vadim Shin, Photo 2
I think Halloween is one of the most vibrant events in San Francisco because it captures everything that makes this city special: its culture, diversity, creativity, technology, and, most importantly, its amazing people. It was a night full of new connections, exciting experiences, fun games, unique drinks, and unforgettable emotions. I met so many interesting people and experienced the incredible energy that makes San Francisco such a unique place to be.