Oct 29, 2010 7:00 AM

Gallery: Top 10 Wired Arctic Photos, Decided by Us

01
winter-hiking-by-william-roth
Though Wired.com readers selected 10 excellent photos in our [Arctic photo contest](http://stag-komodo.wired.com/rawfile/2010/10/wired-photo-contest-arctic/), we here at Raw File couldn't stand by and let some of our faves fall by the wayside. What follows are our 10 favorite submissions that we think deserved more attention. \- - - __Above:__ Winter Hiking ------------- Submitted by William Roth __Photographer's comment:__ "Nobody cares less about the cold then this dog. Gannett, aptly named for the highest peak in Wyoming, sinks into the snow with each step, but he leaps out like a snow worm each time, ready for more. Not me. I'm freaking cold."
02
snowfall-grass-by-danieljdonovan
Snowfall, Grass --------------- Submitted by danieljdonovan __Photographer's comment:__ "The title says it all."

03
snowball-fight-in-paris-by-harry-seldon
Snowball Fight in Paris ----------------------- Submitted by Harry Seldon __Photographer's comment:__ "Two children are playing a snowball fight in Paris at the foot of a majestic naked tree."
04
airfield-by-gabi-helfert
Airfield -------- Submitted by Gabi Helfert __Photographer's comment:__ "View towards the airfield from the airplane waiting to be defrosted at Schwechat Airport, Vienna, Austria, January 2008."

05
driving-in-the-mountains-of-mongolia-by-alex
Driving in the Mountains of Mongolia ------------------------------------ Submitted by Alex __Photographer's comment:__ "In the summer of 2009, my friend and I drove a car from London to Mongolia in a Ford Ka. Two days after crossing the Mongolian border from Russia, we drive into a snow storm in the Altai Mountains. Our small 1.2-liter–engine car managed to traverse the storm. In the photo you can see another rally car in front of us."
06
winters-lamp-it-lit-by-jim-weaver
Winter's Lamp It Lit -------------------- Submitted by Jim Weaver __Photographer's comment:__ "An evening out during snopocalypse."

07
arena-doors-by-finn-ohara
Arena Doors ----------- Submitted by Finn O'Hara __Photographer's comment:__ "Hockey-arena doors in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, Canada."
08
waiting-for-the-mailman-by-todd-c
Waiting for the Mailman ----------------------- Submitted by Todd C __Photographer's comment:__ "The record-breaking 2010 snowstorm in Texas surprised us all. The overabundance of snow was actually quite eerie and spectacular at the same time. This photo was simply an intriguing shot. The mailbox, American flag, and the ridiculous amount of snow brought out a child-like excitement in me. Shot with an old FujiFilm digital camera."

09
reluctant-walk-by-james-gehrt
Reluctant Walk -------------- Submitted by James Gehrt __Photographer's comment:__ "He really didn't want to go."
10
cold-comfort-by-kelvyn-taylor
Cold Comfort ------------ Submitted by Kelvyn Taylor __Photographer's comment:__ "Hoarfrost on the River Thames at Runnymede, Surrey, United Kingdom. Taken on a Fujifilm Finepix S5700."

I Trained a Fly’s Brain to Generate WIRED Story Ideas

I used an open-source map of a fruit fly’s brain to vibe code a website called PitchFly. Its headline suggestions were delightfully bananas.

Will Knight

The 8 Best Movies to Stream This Month

The Mandalorian and Grogu, The Wild Robot, and Obsession are among the must-watch films arriving this month.

Matt Kamen

Chipotle Is Working With Palantir to Track Food Safety Risks

The burrito chain has enlisted Palantir for a platform that monitors pest incidents, employee illnesses, and other factors. The partnership comes after a nightmare summer for food safety across the US.

Kate Taylor

The iPhone 18 Pro Is for the Shutterbugs

Fun camera features help make these candy bar iPhones stand out from the dazzle of the folding iPhone Duo.

Julian Chokkattu

Don’t Buy an Android Phone Until You Read Our Guide

Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find the ones worth your money.

Julian Chokkattu

Hackers Got Inside a Flock Camera. Its Data Shows How the System Really Works

A hacker collective pulled down a Flock camera and dumped its data. The files included thousands of videos and logs showing that the device captured 1.6 million images of 50,000 vehicles in 21 days.

Dhruv Mehrotra

Introducing the WIRED App

The app is the best way to read, watch, and listen to WIRED’s journalism.

WIRED Staff

The EU Plans to Ban Social Media For Under-13s

The bloc wants to curb Big Tech’s grip on children with its new EU Kids Act, but age checks, parental oversight, and privacy concerns could make its plan difficult to implement.

Isabella Ward

I Made Robot Vacuums Clean Up Cherry Juice and Cheerios. These Won

My hands-on tests reveal which models can scrub stains, reach difficult corners, and navigate a chaotic home.

Nena Farrell

Self-Driving Cars Might Change Crash Testing Forever

Lie down in a car, and you’re more likely to get seriously hurt in a crash. But a driverless future is forcing governments to revisit long-standing safety issues.

Aarian Marshall