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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