We love it when National Geographic announces new photography contest, because it means that soon we'll be seeing a lot of magnificent photos from the natural and human worlds popping up like mushrooms after the rain.
And after looking at some of the great photo entries for the 2013 Traveler Magazine competition - We weren't disappointed! |
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Submitted by: Andrew J.
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