In preparation for the 2015 National Geographic Photo Contest, thousands of aspiring and professional photographers have sent their best works, hoping to gain both notice, as well as a $10,000 prize. The 14 images below are some of the most impressive entries so far. Click on an image to see a larger version
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Mystical light in magical Machu Picchu |
Kannan V. |
The Blue Universe |
Hiroki Kondo |
Here, humans are the minority… |
Steffen Flügel |
Evening streeeetch. |
Ian Duncan |
Kids playing on the minaret |
Matjaz Krivic |
Early Snow, Thor's Hammer |
Laura Zirino |
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Entering the Void |
D. Briggs |
Transcending into the mirror |
Lucas J. Pols |
The Reckoning Days XI |
Elliot Ross |
The Secrets of Cady Creek |
Adam Dorn |
Godafoss |
Fortunato Matteo |
Sacred destination |
Alessandra Meniconzi |
Lightning at horseshoe |
J. Cho |
Heima |
Daniele Boffelli |
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