About Our Banner Photos
The banner photographs featured throughout the Explorers Club Washington Group (ECWG) website were captured by members of our chapter. Each image reflects the spirit of exploration, discovery, and service that defines our community. More information about the featured photographs and their creators can be found below.
All photographs are the property of their respective photographers. Copyright remains with the creator, and permission must be obtained directly from the photographer for any reuse or reproduction.
The ECWG welcomes members of The Explorers Club to contribute high-resolution photographs for consideration for our on our website. Submissions help us showcase the achievements, expeditions, and experiences of our members.
For submission guidelines or additional information, please contact us at WashingtonGroup@explorers.org or reach out on Instagram at @explorers_club_dc.
Dracula Reserve, Ecuador – Photo by Callie Broaddus MN’21.
Dracula Reserve, Ecuador – Photo by Callie Broaddus MN’21.
Carterton, New Zealand – This image shows ECWG member Mitch Schulte FN’23 stargazing with a 16-inch telescope in the Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve during a U.S.–New Zealand science outreach program – Photo by Haritina Mogoşanu.
Gerlache Strait, Antarctica – Photo by Austin Dach AN’23.
Monterey Bay, California – Photo by Zach Hellmuth MN’24.
Volcán de Fuego, Guatemala – Photo by Greg Williams MN’18.
Axiom Mission 1, Low Earth Orbit – Taken April 14, 2022, this image captures one of the International Space Station’s illuminated solar arrays against a vivid sunset. A cropped version of this photograph became the first NFT ever minted from space. Photo by Michael Lopez-Alegria FN’14.
Dracula Reserve, Ecuador – Rhaebo colomai, an endangered species. Photo by Callie Broaddus MN’21.
Pearl Islands, Panama – Captured during a joint expedition between Reserva: The Youth Land Trust and The Leatherback Project. Photo by Callie Broaddus MN’21.