Every year, National Geographic holds a high-scale photography contest, with thousands of submissions coming in, of man and nature at their best. These are the latest photos that have reached the final round, including the winner. They are all so incredible - it's hard to choose a favorite!
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National Geographic Photo Contest 2012!
Before you is a selection of the photos that made it to the final stages of this year's competition, and we will soon be bringing you the winners. In the meantime, which do YOU think are the best photos?
This Majestic Wildlife Photography Has an Important Cause
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These Photographers Will Do Anything for a Good Shot
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These Photos Have Amazed the World...
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These Photos Make Us Want to Go Exploring!
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What Did the Earliest Photographs Look Like?
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Amsterdam 100 Years Ago: Incredible Old Photos!
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These Crazy Statues Will Really Mess with Your Head...
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These Photos Were Captured Just at the Right Moment...
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Perfect Timing! 17 Incredible Moments Caught on Camera
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25 Pictures That Will Make You Take a Second Look
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Then & Now: Stars Side by Side Their Own Childhood Photos
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See Just How Much Women's Fashion Changed In 200 Years
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10 Show-Stopping Photos of the Sunbirds of South Africa
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See Vintage Post-War New York in All Its Photogenic Glory
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These Stunning Bridges Are Definitely Worth a Visit
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16 Rare, Historic Photographs Everyone Should See
These photographs will show you some of the rare scenes in human history. The pictures are worth volumes of books, but hardly anyone has seen them before.
Magnificent Photos of the World's Last Native Tribes
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21 Historical Pics That Open a Visceral Window to the Past
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These Hilarious Pics Prove That Mankind is Probably Doomed
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Can You Find the Women in These Landscape Photos?
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Simply Majestic! 14 Vivid and Vital Wild Animal Photos
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13 EPIC Halloween Home Makeovers
Look at these houses all decorated for Halloween! They look brilliant, or should I say "spooktacular"?
X-Ray-ting Discoveries: 13 Cool Finds That Will Amaze You
Explore the fascinating world of x-rays in these cool and quirky pictures.
These Photos Show How Our World Is Just Full of Surprises!
We are blessed to inhabit this Earth - think of all the beautiful things that you've seen! Here are 21 photos to prove that the world is full of surprises.
I Can't Believe People Go to Such Lengths For a Photo!
Get ready to see some of the most epic and creative photos ever snapped!
These 17 Unique Bird Photos Reflect Each Bird’s Character
This photographer is extremely skilled at capturing the unique character of each bird, take a look at these 17 vivid and majestic photos by her
15 Creative Design Ideas That Will Make Our Lives Simpler
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The Greatest Wonders of Japanese Architecture
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13 Photographs of Stunning Beach Art With Stones
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When I think of great cities, and wonder what makes them so beautiful, it seems so obvious: it is their amazing piazas, or squares. These are the 18 best!
21 Photos from The World's Most Beautiful Historical Sites
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18 Pics That Show the World from a Unique Perspective
Here are some fascinating photos that give a new perspective on things.
These Amazing Artworks Defy All Logic and It’s Beautiful
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When Celebrities Met Their Younger Selves (20 Pics)
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Ancient Wonders of Archaeology & Architecture – 16 Pics
These fascinating things from the past continue to inspire wonder and awe.
These Photos Will Make You Look Twice!!
Photography is a medium that allows magic to happen, with spontaneity often producing far more interesting results. View these photos timed to perfection.
15 Famous People In History That Were Really Good-Looking
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You Won't Believe These 15 Photos Weren't Photo-shopped!
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Welcome to the Most Beautiful Library in the World
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These Bathroom Sinks are Not Designs You See Every Day
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500 Years of Living Room Design in 12 Astonishing Pictures
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Showstopping Aerial Photos From 22 Famous Places Worldwide
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These Photos Show What People Had to Bear in the Wild West
These photos illustrate what life in the Wild West was like.