December 2023 Photography Competition - Spirit of Adventure

[LimaDelta]

Ok folks, the last one for 2023, 'Spirit of Adventure'. Interpret as you see fit.

Rules as usual:

The photos taken must be your own work
The competition will run from the first to the last day of the month.
The winner from the previous month decides on the topic for following month and judges it at the end of the month (although in this case there was no previous winner)
Entries and discussion on a single thread, please.
All entrants acknowledge that they may indeed win and that their adherence to convention ensures everyone else's continued fun.
Winners should update the Competition Wiki (it's easy)
Photos entered can be as large as you like, although bear in mind if too large, it may not be possible to see the whole image on some screens. Links to larger versions are permissible

[LimaDelta]

Last day - any more for any more?

[LimaDelta]

Well done everyone, some great entries this month. In reverse order,

3rd place - because I know that experience well

Fullook said:

2nd place - because I've always been a fan of shooting into-sun

Jurgen said:

Kayak the Colorado by jurgen slender, on Flickr

and finally, 1st place - For the remoteness and the way it captures something our ancestors have done since time immemorial, just watched and wondered.

rst99 said:

Shafer Canyon Overlook by rsthomas9, on Flickr

Over to you for January, rst99...