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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Now That's What I Call Perfect Timing!
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Photo Truth: Behind the Scenes of Great Photographs...
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7 Incredible Ancient Engineering Feats to Astound You
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This Ukrainian Pastry Chef Creates Cake Masterpieces
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These Photos Will Take Your Breath Away!
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10 Tips to Redo Your Interior Without Buying Anything New
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7 Changes to Our Home That Help Fight Depression
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5 Gorgeous 18th Century Cabinets and the Secrets They Hold
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The Wildlife of Britain Has Never Looked More Amazing
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The 2023 German Society for Nature Photography Competition
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There's Nothing Quite Like These Perfectly-Timed Photos!
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