Every year, National Geographic holds a photo contest, with many categories, challenging the most talented photographers from around the world to submit their best work, whether it is wild life shots, landscape, human culture, or even some random daily scene. 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? |
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INTERACTIVE: 26 of the Cutest & Prettiest Animal Posts!
From pandas to bunnies, from tigers to hedgehogs, this interactive collection promises animal lovers a terrific time!
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22 of Nature Photography's Most Exquisite Moments!
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These Photographers Went Into the US Wilderness...
A stunning look at the American wilderness, with its epic landscapes and beautiful wildlife.
Between Dream and Reality: Nocturnal Nature Photography
This Chicago-based photographer inserts artificial light into natural environments to create mystifying, ethereal photographs.
A Different Look at the Moments that Changed the World
Incredible photos of historical events, shot from a different angl, showing a different view of the events.
X-Ray-ting Discoveries: 13 Cool Finds That Will Amaze You
Explore the fascinating world of x-rays in these cool and quirky pictures.
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Each of these photos tells a beautiful story...
These Multi Portrait Photos Date Back to the Late 1800s!
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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.
I've Never Seen Photos As Stunning As These
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Welcome to the Most Beautiful Library in the World
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There’s So Much We Still Don’t Know About Titanic’s Making
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22 New and Beautiful Colorized Vintage Photos
Enjoy this amazing new collection of colorized historical photos.
Is a Traditional Japanese House Your Style?
A walk through a large traditional Japanese house with a beautiful garden in Tokyo.
Step Inside Some of the World's Most Stunning Mosques
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Enjoy a VAST Collection of Our Most Gorgeous Photos
The most fantastic natural photos from around the globe, each one is an award winner.
13 Mesmerizing Sunset Silhouettes You Won't Forget
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Time Stood Still for These 21 Stunning Photographs
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20 Cool X-Rays of People, Animals & Objects Explained
Seeing how various animals, objects, and even human body parts look in an X-ray scan reveals many fascinating hidden details about them!
The Great Wall of China as You’ve Never Seen It Before
High definition drone capture of the Great Wall of China
See 16 Amazing Pictures Taken On the Island Of Madagascar
Welcome to Madagascar - the most magical island in the world. These beautiful pictures will make you feel like packing a suitcase and flying there right now!
5 Gorgeous 18th Century Cabinets and the Secrets They Hold
These 18th century creations of furniture and mechanism take utility and art and mix them together to create something amazing.
These Stunning Bird Photos are All Award Winners
Bird photos make for some of the most beautiful pictures possible, and these are the very best of these.
Behold the Majestically Built Castles of Old France!
The beautiful castles of old France take me back to a different time...
21 Photos from The World's Most Beautiful Historical Sites
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15 RARE Historical Photos of World Leaders in Their Youth
Have you seen these extremely rare historical photos before?
Then & Now: Stars Side by Side Their Own Childhood Photos
These images make it seem as though celebrities are casually hanging out with themselves as kids, and it's pretty fascinating to see!
15 Rare Photos That'll Change the Way You See the World!
These photos spread light on our surroundings, reminding us that even simple things can be extraordinary. Take a look!
Don't Let Them Fool You: The Truth Behind Photography!
These photos prove that photography is not always what it seems...
We Love These Woodworking Masterpieces! Don’t You?
This is craftsmanship at its finest.
These Crazy Statues Will Really Mess with Your Head...
Check out these 15 bombastic sculptures that simply appear to defy the laws of physics. Take a look for yourself!
These Photos Are REAL? Yep, They Sure Are!
No images will bend and bamboozle your mind as much as these 19, completely real photos. Can you work out what was going on here?
Stunning Drone Photography of Temples Across Asia
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An Amethyst Gemstone Comes to Life in Real-Time
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Learn About Photography's History Through These Old Photos
In celebration of the incredible history of photography, here are 12 outstanding photographic 'firsts' that span the last couple of centuries.
Ladies, This Is How You Pose For a Full-Body Photo!
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11 Architectural Masterpieces Worldwide Inspired by Nature
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Discover How Some Really Famous Images Were Staged
The images you're about to see are some of the most famous from the 19th and 20th centuries, but they're all fake! Here they are.